Senior Policy Officer (Band 7) - Policy and International Health, a WHO Collaborating Centre on Investment for Health & Wellbeing - Public Health Wales NHS Trust - #1721385
Public Health Wales NHS Trust
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 7 MONTHS UNTIL FEBRUARY 2026 DUE TO SECONDMENT.
You will be leading public health policy projects involving policy proposals, advocacy, analysis and research. You will support the delivery of our Long Term Strategy at Public Health Wales by influencing policy makers and key stakeholders to enable policy change that improves public health in Wales.
The role will include:
Managing policy projects and line-managing team members.
Acting as a ‘thought leader’ through analysis and policy proposal development by recognising opportunities for public health improvement.
Collaborating internally and externally to draw on expertise from across the organisation and test policy thinking, shape policy debate and enable policy change.
Communicating effectively through evidence-based policy briefings, reports, articles/blogs, consultation responses, and presentations.
Sharing insights about external policy developments and their implications for public health.
Acting as an advocate for public health.
If you are enthusiastic and motivated, then this is an exciting opportunity for you to join our highly talented, collaborative, dynamic and friendly team.
The post will be providing specialist expertise on agreed policy areas.
Policy and Research
Influence policy thinking and enable policy change by building relationships with stakeholders and decision-makers.
Ensure policy work is evidence-based using literature searches, evidence reviews, commissioned research, and engagement with colleagues and stakeholders.
Gather, analyse, and share information about external policy developments and their implications for public health.
Translate research findings and policy proposals into engaging and understandable formats for a range of audiences.
Provide specialist policy input to strategic, multi-agency groups.
Provide advice on policy research methods, use, and analysis of data (quantitative and qualitative).
Undertake data collection and analysis using a range of methods and, with others, publish findings in academic and non-academic papers.
Management
• Develop and lead programmes and projects to enable policy advocacy and implementation.
• Manage the delivery of an agreed work plan within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Ensure that all projects and research comply with governance policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the work of the wider directorate/organisation.
• Line manage team members.
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 7 MONTHS.
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.
Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
For further information about the vacancy please see the job description and personal specification attached.
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