Work Opportunity: Parliamentary Assistant for Joe Martin MS
Salary range (pro rata): £26,345 - £33,873
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: Permanent
Location: Senedd, Cardiff Bay
Reference: MBS-041-26
Purpose of job:
A Band 3 Parliamentary Assistant working for a Member of the Senedd (Member) supports the Member by
- conducting research, drafting policy briefings and helping with Senedd work.
- providing administrative, constituency and publicity support ensuring that standards of confidentiality are maintained.
- assisting with the Member’s communication efforts, both internally and externally. Assisting the Member to disseminate key messages and information.
Main duties:
- Respond to enquiries from constituents via phone, email or letter.
- Provide basic advice and signposting to constituents on issues such as housing, immigration, welfare, benefits and health.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of constituent cases in line with data protection laws.
Essential skills and behaviours:
- Good written communication skills to draft reports and policy briefings.
- Expected to be proficient with the normal tools and equipment for the job e.g., standard software packages and have familiarity with online media.
- Expected to develop proficiency in an area of administrative or practical work; able to answer a standard range of queries from others and know when to refer on more complex queries.
Essential qualifications:
- Degree in relevant subject