Full job descriptionAre you interested in working in policy or public affairs?
Are you passionate about driving change in government, promoting British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) mission to fund lifesaving research and advocating for the 400,000 people living across Wales with cardiovascular disease?
If so, you may be the Policy and Public Affairs Officer we need!


About the role
Our BHF Policy and Public Affairs team exists to build support amongst key decision makers so that we can beat heart disease for good. We develop BHF’s policy position and engage and influence stakeholders to help stop heart disease before it starts, save lives and support those living with heart disease to live longer, healthier lives.
In this role, you’ll promote BHF to politicians, civil servants, researchers and the clinical community in Wales, helping to ensure that key decision-makers consider BHF the expert on heart health and research.
You’ll influence the Welsh Government and other key stakeholders on our influencing priorities, making cardiovascular disease a priority in Wales as well as ensure Wales has an environment which supports excellence in heart research.


Working arrangements
This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our Cardiff Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.


About you
With knowledge and understanding of the political environment in Wales, you’ll also have knowledge of the workings and processes of devolved government in Wales.?
You’ll join BHF Cymru at an exciting time for both the charity and heart health in Wales and will play a key role in the work BHF does and the impact it is having on the lives of everyone in Wales and the UK.
To be successful in this role you’ll have the following skills and experience:
*An interest in working in policy and/or public affairs in Wales
*A willingness to learn and implement effective methods of engaging with, and influencing, political stakeholders or other senior audiences
*Be able to produce clear, concise written communication in a variety of formats for a variety of audiences
*Experience of leading own pieces of work to delivery by deadline
With excellent communication and relationship building skills you’ll be able to work with colleagues across the BHF, as well as develop strong working relationships with key external contacts in Wales.


Belonging at BHF
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Embracing different perspectives and backgrounds strengthens our organisation and empowers us to make a real difference together.
To hear from our people, check out Belonging at BHF.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.


Interview process
Interviews will be held virtually, via MS Teams, on Wednesday 12th August 2026.


How to apply
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.
Our recruitment processes are fair, accessible, and inclusive. BHF use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
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