Dame Nia Griffith MP requires a keen and innovative person to work 20 hours a week (based in parliament) to undertake research, deal with policy issues, and develop and implement communication strategies. The successful candidate must be highly motivated, well-organised, attentive to detail, have good interpersonal skills and be thoroughly conversant with current affairs and political thinking, at both UK and Welsh level.

Key duties and responsibilities:
• Undertake research to support the MP’s work
• Respond to constituents’ enquiries
• Take a pro-active approach to communication strategies, including press and social media
• Undertake routine office duties including liaising with other staff

The ideal candidate will have:
• A thorough knowledge of the division of responsibilities between UK and Welsh Government and how this impacts on responding to constituents
• An interest in LGBT+ and wider women and equalities issues
• Proficiency in IT, including data management, websites and social media
• Excellent research skills, acute political awareness, an ability to work to tight deadlines and pay keen attention to detail
• Sympathy with the aims and values of the Labour Party