Senior Policy and Influence Manager

4 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Samaritans Full time
Senior Policy and Influence Manager

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead our vital Policy and Influencing work in Wales, shaping emerging Welsh Government Strategy, developing new policy positions, consultation responses, and briefings to create positive change.

The successful candidate will work closely with Welsh Government, Senedd Members, and sector partners to ensure Strategy and Policy relating to Suicide and self-harm prevention is ambitious, evidence-based, and informed by those with lived experience.

Key responsibilities include providing strategic influencing advice, policy analysis, and engagement expertise to ensure the organisation is equipped to capitalise on opportunities to achieve real and lasting change in line with our goals.

The role requires a passion for developing credible and impactful policy recommendations to bring about changes in policies of Welsh Government, local government, and other relevant sectors and public services.

We're a flexible and inclusive organisation with a growing team in Wales, offering a range of benefits including flexible working, family-friendly policies, and training to support your development.

Key Benefits
  • Flexible working
  • Family-friendly policies
  • Training and development opportunities
  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • Pension matching up to 5%
  • Health Cash Plan and wellbeing options


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