Rachel Bowen, Colgeau Cymru As we move firmly into autumn and the days get noticeably shorter, the impact of Covid-19 on the assessment and exam results of summer 2020 continues to be felt. We are now well into the first academic term of 2020-21 but much of the education sector, especially those parts with learners … Continue reading Lessons for the future: Results 2020 and results 2021
Neither a blob, nor a political football
The public affairs industry as we approach the Senedd elections Many people working in the Welsh public affairs sector are or have been politically active. Many are not. This is not a radical statement, it is inevitable that an industry which requires in depth political understanding and interpretation is going to attract those of us … Continue reading Neither a blob, nor a political football
BMA Cymru
Senior Policy Adviser (Devolved Nations) Permanent, full-time position Location: The successful candidate will have the opportunity to opt to be based in our Belfast, Edinburgh, or Cardiff office. £42,685.32 per annum We are seeking to appoint a new Senior Policy Adviser (Devolved Nations) on a permanent contract. This is a key role within our health policy teams, … Continue reading BMA Cymru
WWF Cymru
Public Affairs Specialist Location : CardiffClosing Date : 16/12/2020Salary : £37,306 (pro rated for part time)Employment Type : Fixed Term Os oes gennych brofiad mewn arwain a chyflawni ymgyrch neu strategaeth wleidyddol yng Nghymru, dyma gyfle gwych i ddefnyddio’ch sgiliau i achub ein planed. Yn ddiweddar rydym wedi sicrhau cyllid prosiect i ymchwilio i ddefnydd tir, newid hinsawdd a … Continue reading WWF Cymru
Institute of Welsh Affairs (IWA)
Full job details available on IWA website. We are currently hiring for two positions: Marketing & Events Manager and a Team Administrator. Full job descriptions and detail on how to apply can be found by following the links. IWA Marketing & Events Manager 37.5 hours per week£30k per annum Will contribute towards the effective delivery of the IWA … Continue reading Institute of Welsh Affairs (IWA)
BMA
Media Officer Exciting opportunity for an experienced media officer to join the BMA Cymru Wales media team on a fixed term (up to one- year maternity cover) contract. This is a job -share opportunity working 24 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday. Full details in the link: https://www.bma.org.uk/what-we-do/working-at-the-bma/job-vacancies-at-the-bma
Sport Wales
Senior Policy Lead Department: Insight, Policy and Public Affairs Salary: Grade 8 - £37,240.19 - £39,892.62 per annum Working hours: 37hrs per week Who we are Sport Wales is the national organisation responsible for developing and promoting sport and physical activity in Wales. We are the main adviser on sporting matters to the Welsh Government … Continue reading Sport Wales
Statement of support
Public Affairs Cymru (PAC) is disappointed to note that public affairs professionals were recently singled out on social media with an implicit threat to their career by a Member of the Senedd. A unique strength of the Senedd is the working relationship held between MS’s and public affairs professionals, one of respect and professionalism. In our experience … Continue reading Statement of support
DIVERSE 50:50 campaign – Why diversity at the Senedd is well overdue
While the Senedd might look relatively diverse for a political institution in the UK, it is far from representative of modern Welsh society. The Welsh Parliament made headlines in 2003 when it became the first legislative body in the world to have 50% women. One stark fact casts the claims of the Senedd to be … Continue reading DIVERSE 50:50 campaign – Why diversity at the Senedd is well overdue
Furlough reflections
Writing from the relative safety of a new job, the thoughts I’m about to share with you all seem like another world. However, from the end of April until the beginning of June, I was furloughed from my position with a large charity. We’ve all been cooped up in lockdown, but certain charities which rely … Continue reading Furlough reflections
