Work Opportunity: Communication Officer for James Evans MS
Salary range (pro rata): £25,167 - £33,706
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: 22.2 hours per week
Appointment type: Fixed Term for 11 months
Location: Tŷ Hywel, Cardiff
Reference: MBS-017-25
Purpose of job: To undertake research/press and media related work as required for the Member of the Senedd ensuring that standards of confidentiality are maintained.
Main duties:
- Liaise with a broad range of contacts within the press, broadcast and online media in order to promote the work of the Member of the Senedd.
- 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.
- Establish a social media presence and publicise events, surgeries etc. and follow up on social media queries and comments.
- Ensure the smooth running of the press office systems and establish an effective media monitoring system, covering print, broadcast and online media.
Essential knowledge and experience:
- Experience of working effectively within the written press, broadcast or online industry, or public relations sector.
- 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
Essential qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or;
- Formal Qualification eg NVQ level 3 or 4 or equivalent in media or communications.
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 Kate.Pritchard@Senedd.Wales
Closing date: 2pm, 13 June 2025
Interview date: TBC