RCPsych in Wales Policy and Public Affairs Manager (Coleg Brenhinol y Seiciatryddion Cymru Rheolwr Polisi a Materion Cyhoeddus)

Cardiff and hybrid working.

We are looking for an effective individual who can combine excellent research, analytical and policy development experience with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate the RCPsych in Wales' views on a wide range of complex policy areas. Working with the National Manager, College Officers, leads, Devolved Council and committees, you will develop, influence and deliver the RCPsych in Wales' policy. You will need to be able to demonstrate experience of working effectively with internal and external stakeholders to maximise the College's influence.

Flexibility and self-reliance are essential. The role entails a certain amount of travel across Wales and the rest of the UK with the need for occasional overnight stays. 

The successful candidate will have a proven record of working in a busy and complex environment in a policy and/or public affairs role and will be passionate about achieving change and improving the lives of people with mental illness. 

The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves. 

We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.  We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.

We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment, the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.

We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work-life balance.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 19,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is a values-based organisation and, in 2019, was named Charity of the Year in the European Diversity Awards.

For further information and to apply, please visit: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/vacancies-at-the-college/detail/rcpsych-in-wales-policy-and-public-affairs-manager-coleg-brenhinol-y-seiciatryddion-cymru-rheolwr-polisi-a-materion-cyhoeddus

Closing date: 10am, 29 November 2023.

Interviews: 12 and 13 December 2023.