Work Opportunity: Deputy Chief of Staff and Head of Communications for Reform Group Office
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: Tŷ Hywel, Cardiff
Reference: MBS-099-26
Purpose of job:
A Communications Senior Advisor working for a Member of the Senedd will be a specialist in communications with considerable experience. They will possess a comprehensive understanding of the workings of the Senedd and have substantial political acumen. They will be responsible for leading and executing the Member’s overall communications strategy, ensuring their messaging is clear, consistent, and impactful across all platforms. This is a strategic and senior role, often involving direct liaison with the party’s central comms team and managing high-profile media relations including crisis handling.
Main duties:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy for the Group that aligns with the Party’s political priorities and constituency interests.
- Act as the primary spokesperson on behalf of the Leader and the Group when necessary.
- Oversee the Leader and the Group’s social media presence, ensuring high-quality, engaging content.
Essential knowledge and experience:
- Able to provide media training and informed advice to Members and colleagues on message discipline, communications strategies.
- Considerable expertise acquired through professional or academic qualification or equivalent experience, that can be applied in all situations relevant to communications and the management of a team.
- Substantial experience of the media landscape using this expertise to develop innovative, proactive media strategies. Experience of advising on media actions at a senior level and supporting teams to develop campaigns. Knowledge and understanding of media law.
Essential qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or suitable alternative experience.