Communications Officer and Parliamentary Assistant for Anthony Slaughter MS
Salary range (pro rata): £33,233-£42,727
All new staff are expected to enter on the scale minimum of the appropriate pay band. Individual staff will, subject to satisfactory performance, move up the incremental scale one point at a time on the anniversary of their commencement of employment until they reach the scale maximum for their band.
Working hours: 37 hours per week
Appointment type: Permanent
Location: Cardiff Bay and the constituency (Caerdydd Penarth)
Reference: MBS-209-26
Main duties:
- Act as the primary media contact, engaging with journalists and broadcasters.
- Manage the tone and content for social media communications.
- Draft and submit Senedd questions, motions, speeches and amendments.
Essential knowledge and experience:
- Experience of working effectively with elected Members within a parliamentary political environment (MS, MP, MSP or equivalent).
- Understanding of the work of the Senedd and of a Member of the Senedd.
- A good understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks within which Members and Groups operate. This includes both Senedd frameworks (standards of conduct, expenditure etc) as well as broader and general frameworks (legal duties). Able to provide informed advice to Members and colleagues on these matters.
Essential qualifications:
- The ability to demonstrate knowledge or experience of a range of work procedures based on relevant work experience and/or vocational qualification e.g. NVQ level 3 or 4 or equivalent in a relevant subject.
- Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills e.g. English / Welsh and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C or above or suitable alternative experience.