Work Opportunity: Communications and Parliamentary Affairs Officer for Heledd Fychan MS
Salary range (pro rata): £27,722 - £40,321
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: 35 hours per week
Appointment type: Fixed term for 10 months
Location: Tŷ Hywel/Pontypridd office
Reference: MBS-040-25
Purpose of job:
To lead on all aspects of the Member of the Senedd’s communications work, relating to regional and parliamentary work including campaigns.
Main duties:
- Establish a broad range of contacts within the press, broadcast and online media in order to promote the work of the Member of the Senedd. This includes organising interviews and press opportunities on behalf of the Member of the Senedd and accompanying them on request.
- Research, prepare and write press releases, statements and articles to the media
- Establish a social media presence and publicise events, surgeries etc. and follow up on social media queries and comments
- Develop and implement both short term and longer term communication and campaign plans to include potential media opportunities.
Essential knowledge and experience:
- Experience of working effectively in a parliamentary setting or equivalent
- Knowledge and understanding of media handling techniques including designing a communications plan
- Understanding of the need to reflect the views of the MS in a manner which reflects equal opportunity and is not inflammatory, insensitive, libelous, slanderous or defamatory
- Understanding of, and commitment to, combating discrimination and promoting the equality of opportunities and the Nolan Principles of Public Life
- The ability to work in both Welsh and English
Essential qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or;
- Formal Qualification eg NVQ level 3 or 4 or equivalent in media or communications; or
- Relevant work experience.