Parliamentary Work and Communications Officer for Rhun ap Iorwerth MS
Salary range (pro rata): £27,722 - £40,321
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: Up to 37 hours per week (applications for a part-time position would be considered)
Appointment type: Permanent
Location: Senedd, Welsh Parliament, Cardiff Bay
Reference: MBS-003-25
Purpose of job: To carry out press and media related work at the request of the Member of the Senedd, ensuring that standards of confidentiality are upheld.
Main duties:
- Support the Member in all aspects of parliamentary work - prepare speeches, conduct research, submit written questions, write briefs, draft letters to the Government, engage with stakeholders, prepare for committees etc.
- Monitor the Senedd's agenda and look for opportunities for political interventions.
- Responsibility for the office arrangements of the Senedd, and accountable to the Manager of the Constituency Office in relation to staffing and constituency work.
- Support the constituency office team with casework as require.
Essential knowledge and experience:
- Experience of working effectively in the written press, in the broadcasting industry or online, or in the public relations sector.
- An understanding of the need to reflect the MS's views in a way that reflects equality of opportunity and is not inflammatory, insensitive, libellous, slanderous or derogatory.
- An understanding of and commitment to tackling discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity and the Nolan Principles of Public Life.
- An understanding of current affairs and topics relevant to Wales and the local area, and an interest in the Welsh political system.
Essential qualifications:
- A degree or equivalent qualification in 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 Non.Dafydd@Senedd.Wales
- Job and Person Specification
- Application Form
- Important Information
- Benefits of working for a Member