Work Opportunity: Chief of Staff for Reform UK Group
Salary range (pro rata): £51,191 - £65,816
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: Tŷ Hywel, Cardiff Bay
Reference: MBS-098-26
Purpose of job:
To manage and co-ordinate the work of the Senedd Group staff at the Senedd, including its research, administration and media outputs. A key task will be to lead and motivate the team of staff to achieve the strategic objectives of the group.
Main duties:
- In conjunction with the Party Leader and senior Members (as defined by the Leader), oversee the strategic objectives of the group and drive performance to deliver the desired results.
- Serve as a principal advisor to the Party Leader on political matters and Senedd procedures.
- Manage the group staff reporting to the Party Leader, including the recruitment and supervision of staff, performance management, KPI monitoring and other human resource issues as required.
- Manage and monitor the Group Staff budget appropriately to ensure that the Group is provided with staffing support and adequate forecasting is undertaken to account for the needs of the Group.
Essential knowledge and experience:
- Experience of working effectively within a political environment, including resolving complex issues with tact and diplomacy.
- Management responsibility for a multi-disciplined team of staff with a proven track record of delivering results.
- A full 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. Able to provide informed advice to Members and colleagues on the complex issues that arise.
Essential qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or suitable alternative experience.