Plaid Cymru’s Westminster team is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join their team of advisors in Westminster. You will play a central role in assisting all four of Plaid Cymru’s MPs with their Parliamentary duties. This exciting opportunity will give you the chance to work with a dedicated and passionate team of MPs and staff at the heart of Welsh and UK politics.

Responsibilities

• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure Members are accurately informed on key issues
• Develop and maintain current knowledge of bills, Early Day Motions, legislation, Hansard and debates
• Undertake research on policy issues
• Assist with the writing of speeches, comment pieces and press releases
• Ensure the Member is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House
• Give advice on policy issues
• Monitor media coverage and brief Members on relevant issues
• Prepare and present briefing notes for committees, question times and media appearances
• Support caseworkers as required
• Project Management and project work
• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries
• Supervise staff members where appropriate

Ideal candidate

• Excellent writing and research skills
• Experience of working in politics, communications, journalism or similar field
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of Plaid Cymru
• An understanding of Welsh affairs
• Fluency in Welsh desirable