Senior Public Affairs Advisor

The Opportunity

*Please note, the successful candidate will need to be fluent Welsh language speaker and writer*

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is at the heart of making sure Wales' natural resources are being used sustainably so that future generations can benefit from them.

If you want to put your policy and political prowess to good use and get involved in exciting projects which impact the lives of everyone here in Wales, we want to hear from you!

Offering agile working, flexible working and remote working with generous annual leave allowances, civil service pension, CPD and a wide range of health & wellbeing benefits ensures that Natural Resources Wales remains an employer of choice for job seekers across Wales and beyond.

NRW are passionate about creative a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. They embrace quality of opportunity irrespective of disability, neurodivergence, ethnic origin,?colour, nationality, gender expression and gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation,?culture,?or religion.?? They put the principles of human rights, equality, fairness, dignity, and respect at the heart of their values.

NRW are committed to equal opportunities and guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Yolk Recruitment is working in partnership with Natural Resources Wales to find them high calibre talent from across Wales. We are currently working with them to recruit a Senior Public Affairs Advisor to play a key role in shaping their political and stakeholder engagement. This is a permanent position.

The Role

This is a dynamic and influential position, where you will use your expertise to strengthen NRW's relationships with key political audiences, senior stakeholders, and government bodies.

Working closely with the executive and leadership members, you will provide high-quality political analysis, briefings, and strategic advice to senior leaders, ensuring NRW is well-positioned to engage effectively with policymakers. You will monitor and interpret political developments within the Senedd and UK Parliament, assessing their potential impact on NRW's work and identifying opportunities for engagement.

Your ability to communicate complex political and policy issues clearly and effectively will be crucial in supporting NRW's relationship with Welsh Government as our sponsor. You will coordinate responses to Senedd and Ministerial questions, prepare briefings for scrutiny committees, and work with the CEO and Board offices to ensure senior representatives are well-prepared for high-level engagements.

Beyond direct political engagement, you will be instrumental in building trust and advocacy with a wide range of external stakeholders, including other public sector bodies and partner organisations. By fostering strong relationships and implementing effective feedback loops, you will help ensure NRW remains responsive to the evolving political landscape and that their work is widely understood and supported.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of NRW's engagement strategy, helping to shape our influence and impact on public policy in Wales.

Requirements

The successful Senior Public Affairs Advisor will bring the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• Fluent Welsh language speaker and writer essential.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and convey it effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of the political environment in Wales and England, including devolution and government processes.
• Experience engaging with government officials, Ministers, and elected representatives.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in project management or event coordination.

Reward

Aside from working on meaningful projects that positively impact the people of Wales, the successful applicant for this Senior Public Affairs Advisor role will be rewarded with the following:

• Salary of £41,132 to £44,988
• Civil service pension scheme
• Variety of working patterns
• 28 days annual leave (increasing annually to 33 days)
• CPD ranging from practical to further and higher education courses
• Active & sustainable travel benefits such as Cycle to Work and season ticket loans
• Payment of professional membership fees relevant to your role

Closing Date 30/03/2025

Yolk Recruitment is the exclusive recruitment partner to Natural Resources Wales and therefore all applications will be managed by the team at Yolk following NRW's own fair and transparent recruitment process.