Policy and External Affairs Manager

Job title: Policy and External Affairs ManagerArea of work: Policy, Public Affairs and Stakeholder EngagementContract type: PermanentEmployment type: Full-time (with part-time and Flexible working options considered)Salary: £50,000 - £60,000Location: Hybrid working (office base in Wales, with travel across the UK as required)Annual leave and benefits: Generous annual leave, employer pension contribution, flexible and hybrid working, wellbeing support, learning and development opportunities, and staff networksClosing date: Thursday 30th April 2026 OverviewThis is an influentialopportunity for an experienced policy and external affairs professional to playa leading role in shaping relationships, policy engagement and public affairsactivity within a national healthcare and regulation environment.AsPolicy and External Affairs Manager, you will lead a small specialist team andact as a central source of expertise on the political, policy and stakeholderlandscape in Wales, while also contributing to UK-wide external affairsactivity. You will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues acrosspolicy, communications and engagement functions to anticipate emerging issues,develop responses, and strengthen relationships with key decision-makersand stakeholders.Thisrole is ideal for someone with a strong background in health policy or publicaffairs, who enjoys operating at senior levels, providing trusted advice, andinfluencing in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Key ..... full job details .....