Values and Behaviours
 Team Values
• We are Ambitious - We strive to deliver the best for North Wales. We are leaders in our fields, opinion formers and influencers, and we challenge conventional thinking. We pursue high standards, aim to be our best, and continuously develop ourselves professionally.
• We work Collaboratively - We share knowledge, skills, information and support and ensure to keep colleagues informed. We always help each other, facilitate opportunities for North Wales and recognise that our collective impact is more significant than our individual impact.
• We do the right thing - We do the right thing, not what is easy. We challenge unethical behaviour and speak out when things don't feel right. We are respectful, fair and considerate and can be trusted to deliver agreed commitments on time.
• We make a difference - We pursue opportunities to make a difference in North Wales. We champion the Welsh language, heritage and culture and support regional charities. We protect the environment and seek opportunities to reduce our footprint.
 
Core behaviours for all roles
• Leadership – we all lead by example and are all leaders within our own areas.
• Responsibility – we take responsibility for our work, performance and development.
• Respect – we respect our colleagues, partners and stakeholders and demonstrate this throughout our work and in how we build effective relationships. 
 
Qualifications
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
 
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
• Extensive experience in a policy environment
• Experience of working in partnership(s)
• Sufficient leadership and technical credibility to advise key stakeholders
• Experience of working within a programme and project management environment including risk and dependency management
• Knowledge of local government and central government policy environment
• Knowledge of the North Wales region, including an understanding of the policy landscape challenges and opportunities as well as knowledge of national policies and regulations that impact the relevant sector areas
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including experience of public/stakeholder engagement
• ICT literate in MS Office including Teams, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Sharepoint, Excel etc
 
Language Requirements
For this role the following requirements are DESIRABLE:
• Listening and Speaking - Able to deal with all aspects of the job verbally in a confident manner in both English and Welsh
• Reading and Understanding - Able to use and interpret correctly any information in both English and Welsh from a wide variety of sources in order to deal with all aspects of the post
• Writing - Able to present written information in both English and Welsh with complete confidence using the most appropriate language and style to meet the needs of the reader
• An understanding of the importance of the Welsh Language to the region and a willingness to develop and improve their Welsh language skills.