Work Opportunity: Junior Researcher for Darren Millar MS – Leader of the Welsh Conservative Senedd Group
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: 37 Hours
Appointment type: Fixed term for 12 months
Location: Ty Hywel, Welsh Parliament
Reference: MBS-016-25
Purpose of job:
To assist in providing the Member of the Senedd with high quality research, advice and administrative support ensuring that standards of confidentiality are maintained.
Main duties:
- Carry out research into local, regional, national and international issues as required, and ensuring the Member of the Senedd is made aware of any relevant matters
- Conduct research as directed by the Member of the Senedd into areas of policy as relevant
- Draft briefings and information to assist the Member of the Senedd in dealing with constituency casework or helping to inform debates
- Provide high quality research in response to enquiries
Essential knowledge and experience:
- Experience in a research or information environment.
- Experience of working directly with influential, high profile people in a busy 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:
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
- NVQ Qualification level 3 or 4 or equivalent in a relevant subject.