Work Opportunity: Lead Parliamentary Officer for Anthony Slaughter MS and Paul Rock 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: 24 hours per week
Appointment type: Permanent
Location: Tŷ Hywel, Cardiff Bay
Reference: MBS-108-26
Main duties:
- Work with the Senedd services to research legislation, government policies and political trends.
- Draft Senedd questions, amendments, speeches and motions.
- Support the development of relationships with think tanks, government departments, charities, and advocacy groups.
- Support Communications staff in drafting press releases and policy statements for media and public outreach.
- Ensure all policy outputs align with the party’s political goals and constituency needs.
Essential knowledge and experience:
- Substantial experience of delivering research or briefing in a parliamentary or similar environment.
- Good knowledge of government policy, devolved legislation and Senedd procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, particularly in drafting reports and speeches.
Essential qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or suitable alternative experience.
Please note that this role is being advertised for a total of 24 hours per week. The advertising Member is committed to working with the other Member of their party and the contract will be divided between multiple Members. In addition to Anthony Slaughter, the other Member of their party who may appoint to this role is Paul Rock.
You are advised to read the full job and person specification before applying for this post. For further information about the role, please contact Helen.Draper@Senedd.Wales.
To apply, please send a completed application form to Helen.Draper@Senedd.wales by the advertised closing date.