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Reference: 82292

Date Added: 21 January 2022
Closing Date: 3 February 2022

Job Title: Communications Office // Swyddog Cyfathrebu

Working For: Llyr Gruffydd MS / AS (North Wales)

Location: Cardiff/Caerdydd or/neu Ruthin/Rhuthun

Salary: £22,757 - £33,356 pro-rata

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

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 (Full time)
Location: Ty Hywel, Cardiff Bay or the Member’s Regional Office, Ruthin
Ref: MBS-127-21

Purpose of Job:

To undertake communications and relevant research work as required for the Member of the Senedd ensuring that standards of confidentiality are maintained.

Main Duties:

1. Develop an online platform to effectively communicate and promote the work of the Member of the Senedd

2. Research, prepare and write press releases and statements to the media

3. Liaise with the Member of the Senedd and identify any aspects of his work which may be of interest to the media

4. Identify forthcoming events which may provide potential media opportunities

5. Ensure the smooth running of the press office systems and establish an effective media monitoring system, covering print, broadcast and online media

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience of working effectively within the written press, broadcast or online industry, or public relations sector
• Knowledge and understanding of media handling techniques including designing a communications plan
• Understanding of the need to reflect the views of the MS in a manner which reflects equal opportunity and is not inflammatory, insensitive, libelous, slanderous or defamatory
• Understanding of, and commitment to, combating discrimination and promoting the equality of opportunities and the Nolan Principles of Public Life

Essential Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or;
• Formal Qualification e.g. NVQ level 3 or 4 or equivalent in a relevant subject.

To view the full advert through the medium of Welsh - please use the link below.

https://senedd.cymru/cyfleoedd-gwaith/gweithio-i-aelod-senedd/cyfle-gwaith-swyddog-cyfathrebu-i-llyr-gruffydd-as/ 

Closing Date: 3 February 2022

Interview/Start Dates

February 10 or 11 2022.

10 neu 11 Chwefror 2022.

Application Details

 You can find the application form, full job description and other important infomation here https://senedd.wales/work-opportunities/work-for-a-member-of-the-senedd/work-opportunity-communications-officer-for-llyr-gruffydd-ms/ 

Please submit an application form to Llyr.Gruffydd@Senedd.wales

Gallech ffeindio'r ffurflen cais, manyleb y person a'r swydd a mwy o wybodaeth perthnasol yma - https://senedd.cymru/cyfleoedd-gwaith/gweithio-i-aelod-senedd/cyfle-gwaith-swyddog-cyfathrebu-i-llyr-gruffydd-as/ 

Anfonwch ffurflen gais i Llyr.Gruffydd@senedd.cymru 

Website: https://senedd.wales/people/llyr-gruffydd-ms/

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