Work Opportunity: Office Manager and Senior Researcher for Andrew RT Davies 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: 37 hours per week
Appointment type: Fixed Term until 07 May 2026 with possibility of being made permanent
Location: Regional Office/Cardiff Bay
Reference: MBS-067-25
Purpose of job:
To manage and co-ordinate all support services, including research, administration and casework for the Member of the Senedd. Key tasks will include leading and motivating the staff team and managing budgets and office systems
Main duties:
- Manage other team members reporting to the Member of the Senedd, including the recruitment and supervision of staff, performance management and other personnel related issues as required.
- Manage office systems, oversee office activities, organisation of workload, working closely with other staff members to provide a cohesive team approach.
- Provide a comprehensive secretarial, casework, research and administrative support service, as required.
- Assist in the preparation of speeches and propose oral and/or written questions to Ministers and other senior politicians.
Essential knowledge and experience:
- Experience of working effectively within an office environment, including resolving complex issues with tact and diplomacy, ideally in a political environment.
- 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
- 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;
- NVQ Qualification level 3 or 4 or equivalent in Office Administration, Customer Service or a relevant subject
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 George.Carroll@Senedd.Wales
- Job and Person Specification
- Application Form
- Important Information
- Benefits of working for a Member