Public Affairs Officer; Wales), CANCER Research

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER (WALES)

Salary: £36,225 plus benefits

Reports to: Public Affairs Manager (Wales)

Directorate: Policy, Information & Communications

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Cardiff office w/high-flex (1 - 2 days per week). We are open to further discussion around flexible working for the successful candidate, including those living outside Cardiff.

Travel: Occasional UK travel and overnight stays may be required.

Closing date: 9 August 2026, 23:55

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Recruitment process: One-stage interview including a presentation task.

Interview dates: From 24 August 2026 onwards.

• Supporting CRUK's influencing activity across key policy areas for cancer
• Reacting swiftly to Senedd business (offering support to Members of the Senedd and updating our wider team on Senedd affairs)
• Using key influencing tools to ensure CRUK's messages land in Wales (MS briefings, submitting parliamentary questions, and writing letters to relevant ministers and officials)
• Managing our MS engagement programme, including shop and lab visits, Senedd marketplaces (Y Farchnad), and regular mailings and meetings
• Managing CRUK's attendance at Welsh party conferences, including overseeing our conference budget, printed materials, and logistics
• Managing the production of Wales-specific materials for political engagement (information placards, banners, and social media posts)
• Working with CRUK's policy teams to help tailor Wales-specific policy positions for Senedd briefings and consultations
• Managing our engagement with MS support staff, committee clerks, and other Senedd staff as appropriate
• Proactively seeking information and contacts within CRUK's priority areas for Wales
• Keeping abreast of Senedd developments (monitoring political activity, policy announcements, and emerging issues relevant to our work)
• Providing secretariat support for the Cross-Party Group on Cancer (organising meetings, events, and administration)
• Working with other third-sector organisations in areas of mutual policy interest.

• An understanding of Senedd Cymru (Welsh Parliament)
• Demonstrable political interest and judgement, with a commitment to neutrality and an ability to work across the political spectrum
• The ability to quickly understand, summarise, and analyse complex policy issues and distil for a range of internal and external audiences
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate with clarity and confidence
• Good influencing skills and experience of building credibility and trust with a range of stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and experience of managing a complex workload, with tight deadlines and often changing priorities
• Adaptable self-starter with the ability to work remotely and in a self-directed way as part of a larger team
• Experience organising events.

• An understanding of cancer/health policy
• Experience of working in a public affairs/parliamentary role
• Ability to communicate in Welsh

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who believe in and embody these values, using them to drive progress towards our mission to beat cancer.

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities, and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career, and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

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