Work Opportunity: Development Officer for Altaf Hussain MS
Salary range (pro rata): £32,351 - £45,380
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: 14.8 per week
Appointment type: Fixed term to April 2026 (with the possibility to make permanent)
Location: Regional Offices/Hybrid
Reference: MBS-034-25
Purpose of job:
To liaise with constituents and organisations that exist within, or which have interests within, the region.
To organise meetings and visits within the Region
To provide the Member with assistance during his work within the Region.
To act as the member’s representative at events/fora/meetings within the region.
Main duties:
- Establish and develop robust relations with the media and organisations in the Region in order to promote the work of Member of the Senedd.
- Plan and develop strategy and organisation of publicity campaigns.
- Liaise with the Members of the Senedd / Office Managers and identify any aspects of their work which may be of interest to the media.
- Research, prepare and write press releases and statements to the media.
Essential knowledge and experience:
- Substantial experience of working effectively within the written press, broadcast or online industry, or public relations sector ideally within a political or similar environment;
- Experience of developing and implementing communications strategy and organising publicity campaigns
- Knowledge and understanding of media handling techniques including formulating press releases;
- 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 4 or equivalent in media or communications