Public Affairs Cymru

Save The Children – STEP UP: Our campaign for a living wage to live life

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:41:06 +0000

Young people working with Save the Children in Wales are campaigning for a Living Wage by asking the Welsh Government to STEP UP and stand by their promise to work towards a living wage for every worker in Wales.

We know that no matter how hard they try the minimum wage simply is not enough for some parents to make ends meet and give children the best chance in life. Our petition asks the government to help families and children in Wales have a fairer future.

Watch our great new film at http://bit.ly/JsY4pZ and sign up to our petition at http://bit.ly/KhWI3n to show your support.

If you don’t already follow us on twitter we are @savechildrencym the hashtag for the campaign will be #livingwage

We are looking to get the link distributed as widely as possible and lots of people to sign up to the petition so please spread the word and sign up to show your support!

Breakfast Seminar – April 25th

admin — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:50:15 +0000

The next of our ’2020 Vision’ Breakfast Seminars takes place on Wednesday April 25th at Mimosa Kitchen & Bar, Cardiff Bay starting at 08.30 (and will last no more than an hour). Our guest speaker will be Anna Nicholl, a former Welsh Government Special Adviser, Commissioner of the Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society and policy professional with the Welsh Refugee Council and WCVA.

Anna will offer some insights into the future of the Third Sector and wider civil society, particularly on the relationship between the sector, organisations and the government, in light of recent developments. There will be an opportunity for members to ask questions on these topical subjects. This seminar will be of particular interest to those members working for charities, voluntary bodies and with an interest in civil society engagement. There will be coffee, pastries and bacon baps available, and will only cost £5 (to be paid on the day). Places are limited so contact ClareBath@publicaffairscymru.org to book your place.

PAC calls for ‘Made in Wales’ approach to lobbying regulation

admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:58:59 +0000

Public Affairs Cymru have today responded formally to the UK Government’s Consultation on the regulation of the Public Affairs Industry. A copy of the response is attached which was agreed by a working group made up of PAC members and the PAC executive committee. If you have any queries, please contact the Chair: Chair@publicaffairscymru.org
For Press enquiries, please contact Dominic Hannigan on 07791 778178

12 04 12 PAC – Consultation on Statutory Register of Lobbyists FINAL Eng Cym

12 04 12 PAC Annex to Statutory Register of Lobbyists Response

Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) POLICY OFFICER (Wales)

admin — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:01:50 +0000

Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) POLICY OFFICER (Wales)
RCSLT Policy Officer (Wales) 12 month fixed-term contract £28,252 (pro-rata for a three day week) Location: Cardiff Do you combine a top policy mind with political interest and experience and the ability and passion to communicate a cause? Speech and language therapy sits at the crux of health, education and justice, so this is a chance to be where the policy action is.

The closing date for applications is the 27 April, with interviews on the 9 May.

For further details and how to apply, visit http://www.rcslt.org/about/jobs/job_opportunities

Development Executive – Wales, Law Society Services

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:46:46 +0000

Development Executive – Wales
Law Society Services
Salary: £29,651.40
Permanent
Full Time (flexible working may be considered)
Grade: G
Based: Cardiff
Campaign No: TLS 2188

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession’s regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we’re here to help, protect and promote solicitors.

You will join an established team in the Wales office. The focus will be on delivering a range of services and products which will enhance the competitiveness of the profession and provide service excellence.

You will be a graduate with a working knowledge of the solicitors’ profession and this experience will have been obtained by working in a related legal or business environment. Knowledge and awareness of the political and economic environment in Wales is critical. To be successful, you will have strong interpersonal, influencing and people skills.

The ability to communicate in both Welsh and English is essential.

We offer a comprehensive flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career in a professional environment.

Interviews will be held on the Tuesday 6 March 2012.

For an application pack go to our website www.lawsociety.org.uk/aboutlawsociety/career/vacancies.law
Applications to HRDDirectRecruitment@lawsociety.org.uk

Please ensure that your application form and any additional information is clearly marked with the campaign number. Please return the completed application form 12.00pm on Monday 27 February 2012.

The Law Society Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Positif take PAC Quiz crown

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:16:31 +0000

The annual PAC quiz took place on the 18th of January. Unfortunately our traditional venue of Harry Ramsden’s had to close for the day because of an issue with their water supply. Many thanks to Terra Nova for accommodating us and to PAC Executive members, especially Dominic Hannigan, for keeping the Quiz going at short-notice. It was a three horse race for most of the evening, but after a battle until the last round between Positif Politics, the Welsh Conservatives, and Welsh Liberal Democrats (and after a re-count!), Positf Politics were crowned 2012 PAC Quiz champions. Their knowledge of obscure manifesto policies, the Godfather films, and Welsh education ministers proved to be the difference. They have nominated that Motor Neurone Disease Association should receive the £82 proceeds from the evening. Many thanks to last year’s winners, ‘The Brick Fireplaces’ for setting the questions.

New Position Available

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:26:11 +0000

Programme Manager
Full Fixed-term, full time position until December 2014
£34,138 per annum (annual incremental rises to end of contract).
Time to Change Wales is Wales’s most ambitious, high profile
campaign aiming to end the stigma and discrimination experienced
by people with mental health problems.
Working closely with Time to Change in England an experienced
and influential partnership between three leading Welsh mental
health charities Gofal, Hafal and Mind Cymru has been formed to
deliver the campaign. As Programme Manager you will lead the
campaign in Wales and will play a critical role in its success.
With outstanding leadership, project management, communication
and influencing skills you will lead the Time to Change Wales Team
in the effective development, management and delivery of the campaign
through a series of national and local projects against the backdrop of a
high profile national awareness campaign.
You will bring strong senior level experience coupled with an ability to
thrive in complex and demanding environments. You will be results
driven and demonstrate performance orientated leadership in pursuit of
campaign outcomes and objectives.
Critically you will demonstrate both a deep understanding of the effects of
discrimination and a personal commitment to delivering social change,
specifically as it relates to people experiencing mental health problems.
This is a unique opportunity for the right individual. If you would
like to play a part in ending mental health discrimination in Wales
we would love to hear from you.
The Programme Manager will be based with Mind Cymru in Cardiff.
Closing date: Thursday 26th January 2012
Interviews: Tuesday 7th February 2012

To apply, visit: mind.org.uk/jobs

Festive Spirit(s) flowing at Bar Cwtch

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:58:18 +0000

Bar Cwtch played host to the PAC Christmas Social this year, with entertainment supplied by local Cardiff singer El Parisa. The supply of free mulled wine, pizza and mince pies, and warm atmosphere, ensured that all guests soon forgot the December cold and rain lashing outside. Over 30 guests were in attendance, including AMs and party staff, as well as a cross-section of PAC members. Many thanks to PAC Executive members Clare Bath and Rhodri ab Owen who worked hard in organising the evening. Nadolig Llawen i bawb.

Wales Campaigns & Policy Officer – £24.5 to £26.5k – permanent full-time

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:45:49 +0000

The organisation:
A disability rights campaign

The role:

To represent and promote the campaign across Wales and to respond to policy relating to the campaign.

To raise the campaigns profile in the Welsh Assembly.

To lobby Ministers and Assembly Members and & brief civil servants on issues of concern to the campaign

The candidate:

Experience of lobbying decision makers to reach campaign goals.

Experience of campaigning to change public policy.

Ideally experience of campaigning or lobbying within Wales.

Contact http://www.therightethos.co.uk/ for more information.

PAC’s first Breakfast Seminar

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:51:24 +0000

The first in our new series of ‘2020 Vision’ Breakfast Seminars took place in Mimosa Bar & Kitchen on the 30^th November. Our guest speaker was Daran Hill, MD of Positif Politics, who took us forward in the metaphorical DeLorean to politics and government in 2020 Wales. Daran scanned the horizon for guests, offering thoughts and predictions on the electoral system; the Silk Commission; media scrutiny of decision-making; and public affairs in general. Keep an eye out for future Breakfast Seminars in 2012, on the last Wednesday of each month.

An account of what Daran said is available at Waleshome