Work Opportunity: Parliamentary Assistant for Natasha Asghar 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: 37 hours per week
Appointment type: Permanent
Location: Regional Office in Newport and the Senedd when required
Reference: MBS-047-25
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:
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Complete constituent casework, whilst also providing support to the wider casework team.
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Provide a comprehensive secretarial, casework, research and administrative support service, as required.
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Co-ordinate office activities to ensure that enquiries and visitors are dealt with appropriately and professionally.
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Draft letters on behalf of the Member of the Senedd, on a range of issues.
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.
- 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 level or equivalent in a relevant subject or;
- NVQ Qualification level 3 or 4 or equivalent in Office Administration, Customer Service or a relevant subject