Work Opportunity: Head of Communications for Welsh Conservative Group Office
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: 37 hours per week
Appointment type: Permanent
Location: Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament, Cardiff, CF99 1SN
Reference: MBS-091-26
Purpose of job:
A Band 1 Communications Officer working for a Member of the Senedd undertakes research, press and media related work, oversees the communications strategy and manages higher-profile engagements. They will have expertise acquired through professional or academic qualification or equivalent experience, that can be applied in a wide range of situations relevant to communications.
Main duties:
- Developing and implementing a communications strategy aligned with the
Welsh Conservative Group’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.
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