Work Opportunity: Policy & Research Advisor for Kiera Marshall MS
Salary range (pro rata): £33,233 - £42,727
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 and constituency office
Reference: MBS-164-26
Main duties:
- Draft comprehensive policy briefings, reports and analysis.
- Draft and submit Senedd questions, motions, speeches and amendments.
- Liaise with think tanks, charities, advocacy groups, and businesses to gather expert insights.
- May supervise or coordinate junior research staff or interns to ensure quality research output.
Essential knowledge and experience:
- A good 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 and the ability to provide informed advice to the Member and colleagues on these matters.
- Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to interpret complex legislation and data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication with the proven ability to produce clear, persuasive reports and briefings.
- Welsh language skills are essential for this post.
Essential qualifications:
- The ability to demonstrate knowledge or experience of a range of work procedures based on relevant work experience and/or vocational qualification e.g. NVQ level 3 or 4 or equivalent in a relevant subject.
- Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills e.g. English / Welsh and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C or above or suitable alternative experience.