Work Opportunity: Communications and Development Officer for Jane Dodds MS
Salary range (pro rata): £39,274 - £50,496
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: 14.8 hours per week
Appointment type: Permanent
Location: Constituency office and the Senedd
Reference: MBS-198-26
Main duties:
- Developing and implementing a communications strategy aligned with the Member’s political priorities.
- Acting as the primary media contact, proactively engaging with journalists and broadcasters.
- Writing high-impact press releases, opinion pieces, and media briefings.
- Managing media appearances and interview prep, including drafting key messages.
- Handling reputational risks and advising on media responses.
Essential knowledge and experience:
- 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 (legal duties). Able to provide informed advice to Members and colleagues on these matters.
- Substantial experience of the media landscape using this expertise to develop innovative, proactive media strategies, ideally within a political context. Knowledge of media law.
- Experience of advising on media actions at a senior level and supporting teams to develop campaigns.
Essential qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or suitable alternative experience.