Senior Associate - Wales and Government Engagement

Your responsibilities and deliverables in this role will include:Work with the Director and Principals in the Wales and Government Engagement Team, as well as with colleagues across the organisation, to help deliver tailored Wales engagement strategies to further the aims and objectives of Ofwat. Support the delivery of a portfolio of Senedd Cymru activity, including responding to incoming enquiries, developing proactive engagement plans and events, and engaging with select committees and relevant Cross-Party Groups.   Recommend appropriate strategies for effective engagement to raise awareness and strengthen our collaborative approach with wider key stakeholders across Wales, including consumer groups, environmental NGOs and local government. Develop a strong understanding of current and emerging policy and legislation affecting Ofwat's work. Monitor the external policy environment in Wales, keeping sight of the future direction of Ofwat's work as it applies to Wales. Horizon scan and monitor developments and activities in the Senedd and UK government, providing regular and timely intelligence to relevant colleagues. Manage the administration and procurement of contracts for political monitoring and events delivery in Wales Prepare high-quality briefing materials for senior colleagues, often at pace. Help to manage a Wales stakeholders contact database and administrative maintenance of various activity trackers and activity pipelines. Help with the efficient running of Ofwats working groups, including providing secretariat support for Ofwat's Wales Policy Steering Forum. Identify and coordinate the drafting of correspondence and responses to the Senedd, government and other relevant consultations.  Carry out any other duties and projects appropriate to the post as required.  The Wales and Government Team work closely with Ofwat's Communications team, from time to time you may be asked to actively support broader communications activities and campaigns to build understanding and advocacy for our work.