Senior Research Officer for Peter Fox MS
Salary Range £27,450 - £38,740pro 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: 37 hours per week
Appointment Type: Permanent
Location: Regional Office
Job Reference: MBS-82-22
Job Purpose:
To take the lead and provide the Member with high quality research, analysis and briefing on a wide range of topics. This may include subject areas which the post holder is unfamiliar.
Main Duties:
1. Provide timely high quality research advice, analysis and briefing on a range of legislative and policy areas
2. Develop and maintain knowledge of agreed subject areas so that you are able to anticipate and meet the information needs of the Member of the Senedd
3. Develop effective relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues from different service areas across the Senedd
4. Develop good working relationships with your counterparts in other UK legislatures, with the research community and with policy officials
Essential Knowledge and Experience:
• Substantial experience of delivering research or briefing in a parliamentary or similar environment
• Experience of working directly with influential, high profile people in a busy environment
• Understanding of, and commitment to, combating discrimination and promoting the equality of opportunities and the Nolan Principles of Public Life
Essential Qualifications:
• A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
• 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 Peter.Fox-restricted@senedd.wales
- Application Form
- Job and person specification
- Important Information
- Benefits of working for a Member
Closing date: 17:00 30 January 2023.
Interview date: To be confirmed
