Public Sector Policy Officer

Wales TUC (Ref: OSD/02/17) Grade 7 �38,534 per annum rising incrementally to �40,092 Initially a two year fixed term contract with potential for renewal subject to funding (secondments considered) 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Based in Cardiff CF11 9SD This exciting and varied role includes policy development, campaigning and media work. The post holder will assist the Wales TUC General Secretary on public sector policy and activity including; supporting the Wales TUC Conference and General Council, co-ordinating union input for social partnership arrangements, drafting Wales TUC input to Welsh government consultations and producing briefings for Assembly Members, unions and the public. We?re therefore looking for someone who can demonstrate that they meet the following criteria: - Policy development in areas devolved to the Welsh Government - Campaigns and events organisation in the context of Welsh devolution - Excellent organisation, planning and time management skills - Good knowledge and understanding of public sector policy and practice in Wales - A positive, proactive and flexible team member If you feel this is the job for you, we?d like to hear from you. The closing date for completed applications for this post is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 25 January 2017. Interviews will be held on Friday 3 February 2017. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. TUC staff enjoy a good benefits package including final salary pension scheme and other benefits. The TUC values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and from within and outside of the trade union movement. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are underrepresented at this grade in the TUC. We would welcome applications from those wishing to work on secondment. For an application pack you can either write to the Personnel and Training Office, TUC, Congress House, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS; e-mail: jobs@tuc.org.uk; download a pack from http://www.tuc.org.uk/jobs or leave a message on voicemail 020 7467 1340. Please quote the job reference number when applying for an application pack.