Policy Officer (Wales)
Employer: Play Wales
Location: Primarily home-based, with some office-based working and travel throughout Wales required
Working hours: 22.5 to 37 hours per week. To be agreed with successful candidate.
Salary: £24,241 to £38,220 (depending on agreed upon hours) NJC 27-30.
Closing date: 9:00am 14 September 2026
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The Policy Officer will support the development and delivery of Play Wales’ policy and strategic work across the breadth of the organisation’s remit. Working as part of a small national team, the role will involve engagement with partners, contribution on to projects and programmes, and supporting the organisation a on to respond effectively to developments in policy and practice across Wales.
• Contribute to the delivery of policy and strategic priorities as set out in the Play Wales operational plan.
• Gather, analyse and interpret evidence, research and policy developments to inform briefings, reports, consultation responses and other publications.
• Keep up to date with legislation, policy and programme developments affecting children’s play, playwork, children’s rights and related agendas in Wales.
• Support Play Wales’ advocacy work by helping to develop clear, evidence-informed positions on key issues.
• Represent Play Wales at meetings, events, networks and forums, and ensure relevant information is shared within the organisation.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across public, third sector and community settings.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of workshops, presentations, training and events which support policy, practice and workforce development.
• Provide content and support for Play Wales information and communication outputs, ensuring materials are accurate, accessible and current.
• Contribute to the delivery of projects and commissioned work, including supporting income generation where appropriate.
• Support monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities, including evidencing the impact of policy and strategic work.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Play Wales, contributing to a flexible and supportive team approach.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the post, recognising the broad and evolving nature of the role.
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