Wales Animal Health & Welfare Framework Group (Welsh Essential)
- Body
- Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Group
- Appointing Department
- Welsh Government
- Sector
- Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
- Location
- • Framework Group meetings will usually be held in Cardiff, however there may be occasions when attendance at meetings is required elsewhere in the United Kingdom.
- Number of Vacancies
- 1
- Remuneration
- £92 per day and the remuneration will be paid per meeting
- Time Requirements
- 20 days per year.
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
30/11/2020
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Closed for Applications
06/01/2021 at 16:00
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Panel Sift
30/01/2021
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Final Interview Date
22/2/2021
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Announcement
TBC
Vacancy Description
Role description
As a member of the Wales Animal Health & Welfare Framework Group you are expected to work as part of an established team to support the implementation and delivery of the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework. Key elements of the role are to;
- raise and consider new issues which could potentially impact on achieving the strategic outcomes within the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework
- consider delivery of outcomes and priorities, especially important in current and future climate of pressurised resources
- challenge new and emerging policy
- liaise with and gain information from industry to better inform decisions
- ensure continuous reviews of progress, identify, deliver and where required facilitate improvements and projects
- facilitate and streamline communication of key messages & flow of information as part of a broader communications strategy
- establish and maintain links to industry organisations and representative groups, the wider agricultural and rural economy as well as to areas such as human health, education, tackling poverty etc.
- perform a representative role – members can act as spokespeople on animal health & welfare issues
Person Specification
Applicants are expected to demonstrate the specific skills, experience and expertise they have in relation to animal health and welfare. Applicants should consider the key elements of the role, as detailed above, and provide evidence against the essential and desirable criteria.
The Welsh Government is seeking to appoint a total of three individuals, from a range of sectors and interests who can demonstrate the following key skills.
Essential Criteria
- Knowledge of animal welfare standards and how they apply in Wales and a commitment to continuously improve these.
- Knowledge and understanding of animal health challenges in Wales.
- Understanding of the livestock industry in Wales and/ or the companion animal or equine sector.
- Access to an established network of contacts which can be used to promote and disseminate the work of the group and share OCVO’s key messages
- The ability to act as an ambassador for the Framework Group, collaborating with new stakeholders and strengthening links with existing ones
- Ability to share key messages and views of industry and representative groups to shape policy development
Desirable Criteria
- Ability to think innovatively, provide constructive challenge where appropriate and support a culture of change
- An understanding of the wider Animal Health & Welfare Agenda in other nations and the impacts and links to the Welsh agenda.
- The ability to work well as part of a diverse group, recognising the different views and interests of a range of the represented sectors.
- Appreciation of the values of sustainable development as set out in the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
- The ability to consider strategic issues and identify their short term & long term implications
- A background and understanding of animal health and welfare research and development.
Welsh Language
The Welsh Government acknowledges the importance of developing and growing bilingual capabilities in public appointments in Wales, and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh.
The following list of language requirements represents an objective assessment by the recruiting body of the Welsh language skills required to undertake the duties of this particular post.
The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is essential.
Person Specification
Person Specification
Applicants are expected to demonstrate the specific skills, experience and expertise they have in relation to animal health and welfare. Applicants should consider the key elements of the role, as detailed above, and provide evidence against the essential and desirable criteria.
The Welsh Government is seeking to appoint a total of three individuals, from a range of sectors and interests who can demonstrate the following key skills.
Essential Criteria
- Knowledge of animal welfare standards and how they apply in Wales and a commitment to continuously improve these.
- Knowledge and understanding of animal health challenges in Wales.
- Understanding of the livestock industry in Wales and/ or the companion animal or equine sector.
- Access to an established network of contacts which can be used to promote and disseminate the work of the group and share OCVO’s key messages
- The ability to act as an ambassador for the Framework Group, collaborating with new stakeholders and strengthening links with existing ones
- Ability to share key messages and views of industry and representative groups to shape policy development
Desirable Criteria
- Ability to think innovatively, provide constructive challenge where appropriate and support a culture of change
- An understanding of the wider Animal Health & Welfare Agenda in other nations and the impacts and links to the Welsh agenda.
- The ability to work well as part of a diverse group, recognising the different views and interests of a range of the represented sectors.
- Appreciation of the values of sustainable development as set out in the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
- The ability to consider strategic issues and identify their short term & long term implications
- A background and understanding of animal health and welfare research and development.
Additional Information
For further information regarding the role of the WAHWFG and the role of a member please contact:
Emily Lay – Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer
Tel: 03000 253853
Email: Emily.Lay@gov.wales
Leigh McCarthy – Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer
Tel: 03000 255652
Email: leigh.mccarthy@gov.wales
If you need any further assistance in applying for this role, please contact PublicAppointments@gov.wales / 03000 255454.