Policy Officer (Environmental Health Wales)

Policy Officer (Environmental Health Wales) Job description *Advertised on Behalf of Environmental Health Wales* Closing Date: Thursday 16th January 2025Interview Date: w/c 27th January 2025 (date tbc) Salary: Grade 5 SCP 33 -41 (£42,708 - £50,788)Term: Full Time – Fixed Term until 31st March 2027 (Secondment welcome, agreement with employer in advance of application) Based: One Canal Parade, Dumballs Road, Cardiff, with some flexibility to work from home and remotely in accordance with our Agile Working Policy.
Politically Restricted: YesWelsh Language essential: No, desirable only.
We are seeking a motivated individual for a two-year secondment or fixed-term contract as the National Environmental Health Policy Officer.
In this role, you will work with Environmental Health Wales (EHW) to drive policy development, improve the efficiency of environmental health services, and support local authorities in promoting public health across Wales.
This is a national position requiring frequent travel and collaboration with key stakeholders, including Welsh Government, WLGA, CIEH, and other regulatory bodies.The successful candidate will monitor policy changes, draft responses to government consultations, and facilitate meetings of EHW and its executive group.
You will also support the sharing of best practices; help develop training initiatives and represent EHW at national forums and meetings.Strong communication, project management, and networking skills are essential, along with a sound understanding of environmental health legislation and policy.
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence public health policy on a national scale while working with diverse partners.
If you have a background in environmental health and are ready for a strategic role that makes a real impact.