Senior Advisor for Cai Parry-Jones MS
Salary range (pro rata): £42,904 - £55,159
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: Senedd
Reference: MBS-193-26
Main duties:
Conduct in-depth research on legislation, government policies and political
trends.
Draft Senedd questions, amendments, speeches and motions.
Develop relationships with think tanks, government departments, charities,
and advocacy groups. Work with different legislatures in the UK.
Draft opinion pieces, press releases and policy statements for media and
public outreach.
Essential knowledge and experience:
Experience of working effectively within a political environment, including
resolving complex issues with tact and diplomacy.
Understanding of the work of the Senedd and of a Member of the Senedd.
Considerable expertise acquired through professional or academic
qualification or equivalent experience, that can be applied in all situations
relevant to policy and research.
Essential qualifications:
Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or suitable alternative experience.