Policy Officer

Location: primarily home-based, with some office-based working and travel throughout Wales required

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: 14 September 2026 (9:00am)

Interview date: 22 September 2026 (interview will also include a task to assess candidates’ suitability to the role)

Start date: 30 November 2026

Play Wales is recruiting a part-time permanent Policy Officer to join its small team.

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 to projects and programmes, and supporting the organisation to respond effectively to developments in policy and practice across Wales.

Knowledge and understanding of policy and practice relevant to children, play, playwork or related sectors in Wales, and experience of working in a policy, development, research or similar role within the voluntary, public or related sectors are essential for this role.

Play Wales welcomes applications from everyone regardless of race, age, colour, ethnic or national origins, marital status, gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion or beliefs.