Work Opportunity: Executive Advisor for Andrew Griffin
Salary range (pro rata): £39,274 - £50,496
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: 30 hours per week
Appointment type: Fixed Term for 6 months
Location: Cardiff Bay
Reference: MBS-072-26
Purpose of job:
A Band 1 Policy and Research Officer working for a Member of the Senedd will lead on policy and research and play a role in shaping policy positions and undertaking legislative work. They will normally lead on research and scrutiny activity. Oversee policy development and act as an advisor to the Member on complex issues.
Main duties:
- Conduct in-depth research on legislation, government policies and political trends.
- Draft Senedd questions, amendments, speeches and motions.
- Support Communications staff in drafting press releases and policy statements for media and public outreach.
- Oversee the work of junior policy officers and researchers and possibly other staff, to ensure high-quality work.
Essential knowledge and experience:
- Substantial experience of delivering research or briefing in a parliamentary or similar environment.
- A full understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks within which Members and Groups operate. This includes both Senedd frameworks (standards of conduct, expenditure etc) as well as broader and general frameworks. Able to provide informed advice to Members and colleagues.
- Understands different models of the research and policy development process; aware of which are relevant to policy area and why.
Essential qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or suitable alternative experience