Work Opportunity: Senior Communications Officer for Plaid Cymru Group
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: Tŷ Hywel
Reference: MBS-097-26
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:
- Line managing the relevant communications staff, delegating tasks, and ensuring high-quality output.
- Managing relationships with key stakeholders, including government bodies, charities, businesses, and campaign groups as required
- Developing and implementing a communications strategy aligned with the Group’s political priorities as the party in Government.
Essential knowledge and experience:
- A full understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks within which Members and Groups operate.
- 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