At the Senedd, our goal is to place citizens at the heart of everything we do. To achieve this, we need to increase public awareness of our work – showing and explaining how what happens at the Senedd can lead to improvements in the services we use every day.

The Digital team, part of the Communications Service, creates stories to engage and inform the people of Wales about the Senedd’s role. We’re enhancing our social media and digital presence to reach more people, especially those disengaged from politics. We aim to explain our work clearly, and show its importance.

As Digital Communications Manager, you'll plan and create engaging content, helping to place the Senedd at the centre of Wales’s national conversation. Your role is crucial in increasing public engagement and raising the Senedd’s profile on digital channels. You’ll also support staff and Members of the Senedd, using your digital expertise.

Reporting to the Senior Digital and Communications Manager and Head of Digital and Design, you'll be a versatile communicator with experience in delivering high-quality content, particularly for social media.

You’ll manage social media channels and workflows to meet strategic goals. Your role will involve creating integrated communications and marketing campaigns, with a focus on video content and strategy.

For more information, please view the job description.

The Welsh language skills for this post have been assessed as level 4 - further information can be seen in the job description.

Pattern of Working
This is a part time job share position working 20 hours per week.

Please note recruitment will normally be at the minimum of the band.
The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting.

The Head of Security will lead our security operations within the Senedd Commission, responsible for the leadership and direction of circa 70 security professionals across the Commission Estate, which includes the Ty Hywel office building, Senedd and Pierhead, as well as a Security service that supports the work of Members of the Senedd across Wales.

This is a pivotal role, responsible for ensuring the safety and security of our Members of the Senedd, support staff, employees, visitors and our infrastructure.

You will be joining us at a very exciting time as we move toward increasing the number of elected Members and bring about an exponential growth in business.

This will require foresight and creativity to help shape the security service to meet this impending challenge together with a well-tested ability to manage change inclusively and effectively.

The post holder will also be expected to oversee and manage a delegated budget of £3.7 million in compliance with the corporate standards.

The Head of Security will report to the Director of Resources.

Job Specific criteria:

1. Extensive experience in a senior security management role, preferably within a high profile or high security environment.

2. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, or extensive experience in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Information Security, or a related field.

3. Comprehensive and application of such knowledge of physical security, information security, and crisis management.

4. Proven record of leading an operational team 24/7 managing both the operational and strategic development.

5. Ability to lead in a crisis, to make critical decisions quickly and remain calm under pressure.

6. A politically astute, influential, and credible communicator who is able to form positive and collaborative working relationships with elected members, senior leaders, colleagues, service providers and external partners.

For more information, please view the job description.

Pattern of Working
This is a full-time (37 hours) post although flexible working arrangements will be considered, subject to meeting the needs of the Senedd and its Members.

Location: Senedd, Ty Hywel, Cardiff Bay

This role is primarily based in Ty Hywel, Cardiff Bay, (usually 4 days per week) due to the nature of the role, and to support business needs. Around this requirement there will be opportunities for working remotely.

The post holder will also have responsibility for the security at the Senedd North Wales Office at Llandudno Junction, working with Welsh Government. The post-holder will also have oversight for the security of Member Constituency Offices across Wales.

Please note recruitment will normally be at the minimum of the band.
The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting.

The Senedd’s Venues and Events team ensures that Senedd estate customers have the best possible experience of our venues and venue support.

As the Venue Bookings Assistant, you will be responsible for corresponding with organisers during the application process for activities on the estate - which will include events and meetings.

You will work with a team to support the delivery of a high profile program of events to Senedd Members, their support staff, Commission staff, contractors, and the public.

You will also be working closely with the Events Officers, to deliver Member of the Senedd sponsored events and activities.

As well as supporting virtual, hybrid and in person activities, you would be consulting with Members and stakeholders, whilst providing organisations and charities with a platform for their causes.

The booking team play a vital role in advising customers on the best format for what they are looking to achieve, whilst liaising with high profile stakeholders, providing an exemplary service to be proud of.

Job Specific criteria:
1. Experience of providing well informed advice to customers in a front line environment;
2. Ability to be concise and accurate when corresponding with stakeholders especially when resolving issues;
3. Experience of using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook;
4. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to action multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritise accordingly.

For more information, please view the job description.

Duration: Permanent part time (3 days)

Flexible working arrangements will be considered, subject to meeting the needs of the Senedd and its Members.
A rota is in operation to cover 08.30 to 17.00, and for occasional set-up of evening Member briefing meetings until 18.00.

Location: Hybrid - on-site (Ty Hywel) and remote working as necessary

This role will be agile, with a mixture of office and home working, based on a team rota. You will be provided with the support and equipment you’ll need to work from home. There will be a requirement to attend the office in Ty Hywel, Cardiff Bay to suit business needs.

Please note recruitment will normally be at the minimum of the band.
The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting.

The Senedd’s Venues and Events team ensures that Senedd estate customers have the best possible experience of our venues and venue support.

As the Venue Bookings Assistant, you will be responsible for corresponding with organisers during the application process for activities on the estate - which will include events and meetings.

You will work with a team to support the delivery of a high profile program of events to Senedd Members, their support staff, Commission staff, contractors, and the public.

You will also be working closely with the Events Officers, to deliver Member of the Senedd sponsored events and activities.

As well as supporting virtual, hybrid and in person activities, you would be consulting with Members and stakeholders, whilst providing organisations and charities with a platform for their causes.

The booking team play a vital role in advising customers on the best format for what they are looking to achieve, whilst liaising with high profile stakeholders, providing an exemplary service to be proud of.

Job Specific criteria:
1. Experience of providing well informed advice to customers in a front line environment;
2. Ability to be concise and accurate when corresponding with stakeholders especially when resolving issues;
3. Experience of using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook;
4. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to action multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritise accordingly.

Welsh language criteria:

The language skills for this post have been assessed as follows:

- Listening: Understand most job related routine and non-routine discussions and instructions (Level 4)

- Speaking: Able to hold an extended conversation with a fluent speaker on most job-related routine and non-routine matters (Level 4)

- Reading: Understand most job-related routine and non-routine text when standard language is used (Level 4)

- Writing: Able to write job-related routine and non-routine text (Level 4)

These skills will be assessed as part of the selection process.

For more information, please view the job description.

Duration: Temporary for a period of up to 12 months (Maternity Cover)

Pattern of Working: This is a full-time post although flexible working arrangements will be considered, subject to meeting the needs of the Senedd and its Members.

A rota is in operation to cover 08.30 to 17.00, and for occasional set-up of evening Member briefing meetings until 18.00.

Location: Hybrid - on-site (Ty Hywel) and remote working as necessary

This role will be agile, with a mixture of office and home working, based on a team rota. You will be provided with the support and equipment you’ll need to work from home.

There will be a requirement to attend the office in Ty Hywel, Cardiff Bay to suit business needs.


Please note recruitment will normally be at the minimum of the band.
The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting.