Work Opportunity: Senior Advisor and Office Manager for Laura Jones MS
Salary range (pro rata): £42,904 - £55,159
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: Ty Hywel, Cardiff Bay
Reference: MBS-004-26
Purpose of job:
A Senior Adviser working for a Member of the Senedd (Member) will be a specialist in policy and research and play a strategic role in shaping policy positions, leading legislative work and providing high-level political advice. They will lead on research, oversee policy development and act as a key advisor to the Member on complex issues.
Main duties:
- Conduct in-depth research on legislation, government policies and political trends.
- Draft detailed reports, policy papers, and briefing documents to support the Members work.
- Analyse constituency issues, government proposals and committee reports, advising on political strategy.
Essential knowledge and experience:
- Experience of working effectively within a political environment, including resolving complex issues with tact and diplomacy.
- Understanding of the work of the Senedd and of a Member of the Senedd.
- A full understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks within which Members and Groups operate. This includes both Senedd frameworks (standards of conduct, expenditure etc) as well as broader and general frameworks. Able to provide informed advice to Members and colleagues.
Essential qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or
- NVQ Qualification level 4 or equivalent 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 Laura.Jones-MS@Senedd.Wales
- Job and Person Specification
- Application Form
- Important Information
- Benefits of working for a Member