The Labour Group of the National Assembly for Wales is seeking to appoint a temporary Assistant to the Chief Whip & Policy Officer to cover maternity leave within the office between late March and late December 2015. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the work of Labour’s Assembly Members.

Specifically, the post holder will:

• Assist the Chief Whip in co-ordinating the presence and work of Labour Members, both within the Assembly and outside.
• Take responsibility for briefing and advising the Labour Group on a number of identified policy areas and for monitoring policy developments in these areas.
• Deal with a wide variety of day-to-day enquiries.
• Administer key aspects of the work of the office and take responsibility for the management of shared IT storage within the Labour Group.
• Assist with the distribution of information within the Group and to members of the public.

This is a varied and interesting role providing an excellent opportunity for applicants wishing to work in a fast-paced, exciting political environment.