At the Senedd, our goal is to place citizens at the heart of everything we do. The Brand and Design team, part of the Communications Service, ensures our brand is consistent and recognisable.

As Communications Officer, you will support the Senedd’s visual design and branding efforts, enhancing our public image and communication. The team works across all Senedd Commission departments, providing help, advice, and applying our brand to all materials. You’ll also be supporting the Senior Strategic Communications Lead as they set up planning processes. You’ll help them to gather information from across the Senedd and beyond that will allow us to think more strategically about how and when we communicate to reach our target audience.

We’re looking for someone enthusiastic, organised and with great customer service skills to help us as we strengthen our Communications team. If this sounds like you, then please get in touch – we can’t wait to hear from you!

For more information, please view the job description.

Duration:
Temporary for a period of up to 1 October 2026.
We also welcome applications on a secondment basis, provided you have your current employer’s permission in advance.

Pattern of Working:
This is a part-time post (22.12 hours per week) although flexible working arrangements will be considered, subject to meeting the needs of the Senedd and its Members.

Salary:
£23,781 - £26,062 Pro Rata (Team Support)

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

This position sits within the Financial Services team (which includes Finance and Pensions) within the Resources Directorate.

We take great pride in providing timely, accurate financial information to decision makers. With a total budget of around £84 million we uphold the highest standards of accountability and integrity. We are committed to the development of our employees offering numerous opportunities for learning and growth.

We collaborate with colleagues (around 500 FTE) who challenge our ideas and help us better serve our stakeholders. We embrace change as a catalyst for continuous improvement, seeking innovative opportunities to enhance our effectiveness and efficiency.
The Head of Finance plays a key role in maintaining high standards of robust financial control and stewardship within the Commission and provides leadership and development for the Financial Accounting, Budgets, Payments and System teams within Financial Services.

You will be instrumental in the production of the Annual Report and Accounts and communication with Audit Wales; leading on accounting policy updates and HMRC compliance especially as regards VAT and Member expenses.
The team’s work includes multiple year financial planning and budgeting, in-year financial and management accounts, statutory annual accounts for audit, financial system administration, cash management together with delivering our service to Commission staff in a way that is supportive, effective and valued.

This post will lead efforts in delivering budgets, financial accounts, control and stewardship of funds as well as providing financial support and advice throughout the organisation. Your contributions will be vital in achieving the Senedd Commission’s Strategic Goals.


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.

The Governance Service sits within the Resources Directorate and ensures the Commission has robust corporate processes in place to help us achieve the Senedd Commission’s strategic goals. It includes expertise in procurement and managing improvement projects, risk analysis and performance reporting as well as business continuity. The team also supports our Audit and Risk Committee (ARAC).

As the Head of Governance and Strategic Planning, you will work closely with the Chief Executive and have regular dialogue with Executive Board Members, the Head of Executive Office, and the Head of Commission & Member Support Services. You will develop our Corporate Plan and ensure that we have effective systems and process in place to provide assurance to the Senedd on the effective operation and functions of the Commission through the Annual Governance Statement and Annual Report & Accounts.This will all be done within a context of organisation-wide transformational change, within which you will play a leading role.

You will lead and continuously enhance the governance, strategic planning, risk management, performance monitoring, and business continuity frameworks. You will also lead our portfolio project management function (the Strategic Planning Unit), and play a leading role within our transformational change projects (particularly with the Ways of Working Programme) and our Portfolio Management Group, overseeing the investment plans for our annual projects portfolio.


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.