Job Title: Senior Policy Advisor (Wales) 
Location: FSB Wales Office, Cardiff 
Reports to: Head of Policy (Wales) 
Liaises with: Wales Chair , Members Advisory Council members 

Job Purpose: 

To assist in driving the FSB Wales policy operation and lead on identified projects, including both staff and 
members to develop and communicate the policy work of the FSB, both internally and externally. 
To ensure that the interests of FSB members are represented to the Senedd/ Welsh Parliament committees and 
other relevant stakeholders.

Key Areas of Accountability: 

 
Policy research and development 

In support of the Head of Policy: 

1. Identifies, researches, develops and promotes policy positions on Welsh policy issues. 
2. Provides briefings and acts as advisor on key policy issues for the Wales Chair and members. 
3. Maintains an awareness of political and legislative developments in Wales, identifying their impact on 
small businesses. Responds to these developments as appropriate, referring relevant policy issues to the 
London, Scotland and/or Northern Ireland Office when necessary. 
4. Provide research input and develops and manages FSB Wales commissioned research projects working 
with the Head of Policy and Wales Policy Unit. 
5. Adopts a project management approach to ensure that the FSB Wales team and Members Advisory 
Council are informed and that projects are kept to schedule and budget. 
6. Develops subject expertise as it relates to the priorities set out in the FSB Wales Business Plan. 
 
Lobbying and influencing 

In support of the Head of Communications (Wales) and the Head of Wales 

1. Advocates FSB policy to key decision-makers and influencers – including politicians, Ministers, civil 
servants, representative bodies and other officials – both in person and via correspondence. 
2. Represents the FSB on external groups, bodies and forums as required. 
3. Organises Wales-wide policy focused FSB events. 
4. Produces policy briefings and articles for both internal and external publications and helps maintain 
the FSB Wales website as necessary. 
5. Establishes and maintains good working relationships with relevant external bodies as agreed with 
Head of Wales, ensuring that the FSB is regarded as a credible source of advice and information. 
6. Organises and/or attends internal and external meetings as appropriate. 
7. Provides the secretariat and takes a lead on any relevant Cross-Party Groups at the Senedd/ Welsh 
Parliament. 
 
Internal Communications 

1. Produces reports as required to the Members Advisory Council. 
2. Produces copy for internal and external newsletters, publications and online channels. 
3. In conjunction with the Head of Public Affairs (Wales) and Administrative staff, manages the routine 
workflow in the Wales Office, referring matters to managers for decisions as required. 
4. Identifies and engages volunteers to ensure more members are able to engage with the Members 
Advisory Council and the work of FSB Wales.

Media 

1. Provides interviews to broadcast media as directed by the Head of Communications (Wales) 
2. Undertakes other duties relevant to the work of the FSB Wales Office commensurate with the level of the 
post and as directed by the Head of Policy or the Head of Wales.

To apply for this job, email your CV and an explanatory letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria to HR.Recruitment@fsb.org.uk.