John Griffiths

John Griffiths

Work Opportunity: Communications Assistant for John Griffiths MS

Published 04/07/2024   |   Last Updated 04/07/2024   |   Reading Time minutes

Communications Assistant for John Griffiths MS

Salary Range: £23,742 - £31,798 pro-rata

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: 29.6 per week

Appointment Type: Permanent

Location: Senedd, Cardiff Bay

Job Reference: MBS-012-24

Job Purpose:

To undertake press and media related work (both relating to Senedd and Constituency activities) as required for the Member of the Senedd and ensuring that standards of confidentiality are maintained.

Main Duties:

  • Research, prepare and write press releases, statements to the media.
  • Liaise with the Member of the Senedd/Office Manager and identify any aspects of their work which may be of interest to the media.
  • Identify and support in organising forthcoming events/campaigns which may provide potential media opportunities.
  • Establish a social media presence and publicise events, surgeries etc. and follow up on social media queries and comments

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

  • Experience in a research or information environment
  • Understanding of, and commitment to, combating discrimination and promoting the equality of opportunities and the ability to operate in a sensitive  environment
  • Understanding of, and commitment to, combating discrimination and promoting the equality of opportunities and the Nolan Principles of Public Life

Essential Qualifications:

  • A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or;
  • NVQ Qualification level 3 or 4 or equivalent in a relevant subject

You are advised to read the full Job and Person Specification before applying for this post

For details about the post and to apply, please contact Andrew.Bettridge@senedd.wales 

Closing date: 12:00 (midday), 11 July 2024.

Interview date: to be confirmed

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