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We’re looking for someone with excellent knowledge and understanding of the legislative, policy and social landscape in Wales to join our growing Policy team.
This is an exciting new leadership role for anyone looking to expand their experience of working to influence key decision makers on policy decisions. The Human Rights Consortium Cymru project aims to strengthen the voluntary sector’s voice in the political landscape here in Wales and at UK level. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone to make a real difference by helping shape the future of the Human Rights sector in Wales.
Human Rights POLICY MANAGER
Full time, 35 hours per week, flexibly
£36,019* increasing to £38,009* per annum following successful completion of a six-month probationary period. The post will attract a contribution of 9% of annual salary to WCVA’s approved pension scheme.
* Salary reviews are taking place for April 2025.
Base: Flexible: We have office hubs in Aberystwyth, Cardiff and Rhyl that staff can utilise.
About the role
As the Project Manager leading the Human Rights Consortium Cymru project, you will lead the strategic design and delivery of a project aimed at strengthening the voluntary sector’s ability to influence law and policy on human rights in Wales and at the UK level. You will ensure the project fosters collaboration, amplifies the sector’s voice, and builds capacity to address critical challenges in the evolving political and policy landscape up to and beyond the Senedd elections.
You will develop a programme of work aligned with the project’s strategic aims of strengthening the voluntary sector's voice and coordination around human rights issues in Wales. You will work closely with human rights voluntary sector networks, stakeholders, and decision-makers, cultivating partnerships to enhance advocacy and representation. Your role will help unify and strengthen the sector's response to human rights issues, promoting meaningful engagement and evidence-based policy development.
Although this is a fixed-term position, there is an opportunity to work with the funder towards longer-term further funding as the project develops.
Benefits
Include 25 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays and 5 additional discretionary days, Personal Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Sick Pay Scheme, agile working, and healthcare cash plan.
We are an organisation that embraces diversity, with excellent work-life balance policies, where flexible working is promoted, and our culture is to nurture staff through effective leadership and excellent team working. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
WCVA invests in its employees and their development. As well as being a Living Wage Employer, committed to paying staff the real living wage, WCVA has been awarded Investors in People accreditation.
To apply please download the application pack below:
Applications submitted in the medium of Welsh are welcomed and will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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