Community Liaison Officer for Eluned Morgan MS
Salary range (pro rata): £26,153 - £38,039
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: up to 37 hours per week
Appointment type: Permanent
Location: Haverfordwest
MBS ref: MBS-048-24
Purpose of job:
To provide the Member of the Senedd with administrative, constituency, parliamentary and publicity support ensuring that standards of confidentiality are maintained.
Main duties:
- Liaise with members of government and local government, other politicians and their staff, embassies, commissioners, relevant interest groups, the media, relevant voluntary sector organisations and constituents
- Research and investigate issues raised in constituency correspondence and follow up in such cases, ensuring their timely resolution
- Maintain an appointments diary for the Member, arranging cancelling appointments, meeting and greeting visitors as required
- Attend meetings and/or events with the Member of the Senedd and represent the Member of the Senedd within the community
Essential knowledge and experience:
- Some experience of administrative work and knowledge of office systems
- Experience of a comparable role dealing with complex correspondence, diaries and events and running a busy office
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to the local area
Essential qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or;
- NVQ Qualification level 3 or 4 or equivalent in a relevant subject or;
- Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills e.g. English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C or above.
Essential skills and behaviours:
- Effective organisation and planning skills using IT packages such as Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to work on own initiative to tight deadlines, with the ability to work flexibly and juggle a range of tasks
- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a range of people in sometimes challenging situations
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 Marc.Tierney@senedd.wales
- Job and Person Specification
- Application Form
- Important Information
- Benefits of working for a Member