Purpose of Job

To provide the Member with Assembly support including diary, high quality research, analysis, briefing and support on a wide range of topics, ensuring standards of confidentiality are maintained.

To take a lead role in producing digital communications to support and promote the role of the Assembly Member, engaging with communities and communities of interest across the region.

Main Duties

• Provide high quality research in response to enquiries as directed by the Assembly Member.
• Develop effective relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues from different service areas across the National Assembly and with counterparts in other legislatures and with policy officials.
• To develop the presence of the Assembly Member through a range of digital media tools which assists the Assembly Member in engaging with constituents across the region.
• Design materials promoting the work of the Assembly Member and execute delivery.

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working in the Assembly and directly with influential, high profile people in a busy environment.
• Experience of delivering research or briefing in a parliamentary or similar environment.
• Significant experience in audio visual production, website production and the use of online and social media communication.
• Advanced design and image manipulation skills.

Essential Skills and Behaviours

• Sound judgement and a good understanding of what it means to work in a politically sensitive environment.
• Demonstrable analysis skills, sufficient to undertake a wide range of research, analysis, fact finding, and administrative support activities.
• Exceptional drafting and presentation skills to present complex issues and policy options clearly, succinctly and accurately, orally and in writing.