Janet Finch Saunders

Janet Finch Saunders

Work Opportunity: Research and Communication Officer for Janet Finch-Saunders MS

Published 04/06/2024   |   Last Updated 04/06/2024   |   Reading Time minutes

Research and Communication Officer for Janet Finch-Saunders MS

Salary range: £26,153 - £38,039 pro rata

(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: 29.6 hours 

Appointment Type: Permanent

Location: Ty Hywel, Cardiff Bay

Reference: MBS-009-24

Purpose of Job:

To support the Member of the Senedd to engage effectively with organisations and communities across the constituency whilst working with colleagues to resolve casework in a timely manner.

Main Duties:

  • Liaise with members of government and local government, party head quarters, other politicians and their staff, embassies, commissioners, relevant interest groups, the media, relevant voluntary sector organisations and constituents
  • Ensure that the Member of the Senedd receives regular invitations to meet and chat with members of groups / organisations, and ensure that visits are recorded on a database
  • Prepare and organise plenary speeches and questions
  • Co-ordinate with other staff members to maintain appointments diary for the Member

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

  • Some experience of administrative work and knowledge of office systems
  • Knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to the local area
  • Effective IT Skills particularly using Microsoft packages such as Word, Outlook and Excel

Essential Qualifications:

  • Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills e.g. English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C or above

You are advised to read the full Job and Person Specification before applying for this post

For more information and to apply, please submit an application form (CV’s optional) to mostyn.jones@senedd.wales 

Closing date: 12:00 (midday), 30 June 2024. 

Interview date: To be confirmed