Senior Policy Officer

Do you have a passion for North Wales and a desire to see the region grow and deliver on its potential? Are you enthusiastic, committed and a team player? If so, this Senior Policy Officer role providing flexible working arrangements, a hybrid working model, generous annual leave entitlement plus training and professional development opportunities within a small friendly team in a supportive environment – could be the role for you!

In this unique position you will play a leading role in establishing Ambition North Wales as a Corporate Joint Committee. Leading on policy development, analysis and providing expertise to our senior management team. With a responsibility for designing and developing a new framework whilst leading on the design, development, testing and use of policies.

Do you have extensive experience within a policy environment and of working in partnership? Do you have excellent experience of stakeholder and public engagement?

As Senior Policy Officer, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading on policy analysis, development, and stakeholder engagement. Providing expertise to the senior management team.
• Designing and implementing a new framework.
• Coordinating updates on legislation, regulation, and policy initiatives.
• Engaging with key stakeholders (e.g. Welsh Government, WLGA, Local Authorities).
• Conducting horizon scanning for regional, national, and international trends.
• Ensuring internal teams are briefed on changes and best practices.
• Developing shared learning resources and communities of interest.

We’re looking for a Senior Policy Officer with:

• Degree/postgraduate in a relevant field (or equivalent);
• Significant experience in policy environments.
• Proven ability to work in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and research abilities.
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Understanding of local and national government landscapes.

The team have adopted a hybrid working model with a mix of Llandudno Junction office based and home working. In return, you will receive a salary of £46,142 - £48,226 per annum plus membership of the local government pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement. This is a full-time role with Ambition North Wales; however, we will consider flexible working requests for the right person. This is a two-year contract.

Application Closing Date: Monday 10th November 2025. All application documents will need to be submitted by this date. On applying, you will be sent further instructions as to the application process. Interviews will be held on either the 2nd or 9th of December 2025

If this sounds like the Senior Policy Officer role for you, click the apply online button and complete the full application process.

We look forward to hearing from you. North Wales is an excellent place to live and work and you could play a key role in shaping its future.

Note: The job title of ‘Senior’ relates simply to the level of experience and has no relevance to age. You are encouraged to apply for any opportunities that you feel to be suitable, irrespective of age or level of experience.