Policy Officer

1. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an ability to coordinate and motivate groups to work collaboratively on environmental policy.
2. We are looking for someone with good people skills, able to understand different points of view and work fairly and objectively towards solutions.
3. The post holder will work closely with WEL’s Biodiversity and Marine Working Groups to develop WEL policy positions and consultation responses.

Location: Home working, with access to co-working space in Cardiff

Position type: Full time contract until end of May 2026, with the possibility of extension.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an ability to coordinate and motivate groups to work collaboratively on environmental policy. We are looking for someone with good people skills, able to understand different points of view and work fairly and objectively towards solutions.

The post holder will work closely with WEL’s Biodiversity and Marine Working Groups to develop WEL policy positions and consultation responses. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the charitable and public sectors in Wales and be responsible for organising events and opportunities to advocate agreed WEL policy positions to decision makers in Wales.

As one of the main points of contact for our Working Group Chairs, group members, politicians and Welsh Government officials, you will be able to demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively with a range of different people and be well-organised with a demonstrable enthusiasm for the work of environmental organisations.

WEL is an inclusive, anti-racist organisation. We want to work with diverse people and communities to deliver our vision of a thriving Welsh environment for future generations. To achieve this, we encourage all staff to play their part in making the network a supportive, friendly and flexible place to work. We also encourage all staff to participate in delivering our Diversity Action Plan.