This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of Welsh democracy in the Senedd Business Directorate.
The Senedd Business Directorate is responsible for supporting Senedd business in plenary and committees. It comprises of a number of services, including those providing clerking support.
Clerking support is arranged into three services:

Chamber and Committee Service
Policy and Legislation Committee Service
Strategic Transformation Service

If successful, you will be offered a position in one of these three services. Roles may include working with committees, support for Table Office or Plenary, and support for the Independent Remuneration Board.

Deputy Clerks support the delivery of outstanding parliamentary support, working directly with Members of the Senedd, senior officials, external stakeholders and the public. Typically they are a member of a team of three to four people:

The Clerk (team leader with overarching responsibility and accountability for all elements of the team’s work);
The Second Clerk (accountable to the Clerk and responsible for leading specific elements of the team’s work);
The Deputy Clerk (accountable to the Second Clerk, can be responsible for leading on a specific element of the team’s work while also being the administrative lead for the team);
The Team Support Officer (accountable to the Deputy Clerk, providing core support across the team’s work).

The post requires first-rate organisational skills, the ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and political impartiality at all times.
Wherever you are placed, you will need to work in an inclusive way to deliver effectively and flexibly, often in a high-pressure and rapidly changing environment.
You will be supported and encouraged to be creative and innovative, and expected to develop a thorough understanding of the Senedd’s rules and regulatory framework as part of your professional learning.


For more information, please view the job description.

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.

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

As the HR officer, you will play a key role in delivering a professional, and customer-focused HR service that supports staff and senior stakeholders across the organisation.

You will be at the heart of day to day operations acting as first point of contact within the team for staff enquiries and will be responsible for a range of HR administrative processes, including new starters, probation and absence management.

This is a varied and rewarding position where you will gain valuable experience across multiple HR functions, contribute to maintaining robust systems and records, and help ensure a smooth and supportive experience for employees. It is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop or enhance their HR expertise within a dynamic, people-focused organisation.

For more information, please view the job description.

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.

Location: Senedd, Ty Hywel, Cardiff Bay
This role will be agile, with a mixture of office and home working. 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 HR Systems Officer role is focused on providing effective, responsive day to day support for HR systems, ensuring users receive timely and accurate assistance. The postholder is responsible for managing the systems inbox and responding to routine queries, carrying out basic system administration and maintenance activities, and supporting the smooth running of core HR systems. This includes maintaining up to date system documentation and desk instructions so that processes are clear, consistent and easy to follow.

The role also supports wider accessibility and confidence in HR systems by providing assistance with MS Forms, undertaking basic administration of HR intranet and internet pages, and ensuring information remains accurate and current. The postholder contributes to system development and stability by supporting system testing activities, helping to identify issues and ensure changes work as intended before implementation. Through these activities, the role plays a key part in maintaining reliable HR systems that underpin effective People Services delivery.

For more information, please view the job description.

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.

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