The Commission and Member Support Service (CAMS) provides secretariat support to the Presiding Officers, Chief Executive and Directors of the Senedd, and operational and professional development advice to 60 Senedd Members and their staff.

The Private Office team is the direct support team for the Presiding Officer (Llywydd) and Deputy, ensuring they are able to carry out their duties effectively. The team also
delivers an international work programme hosting international visitors, and arranging outward delegations.

The Executive Office team provides executive support to the Chief Executive and Directors. The team also provides secretariat support to the Senedd Commission, the Executive Board, and Leadership Team as well as other boards, bodies or groups as requested. The team manages the CAMS financial and business continuity responsibilities and a number of other corporate activities.

This post is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy environment at the heart of the Senedd. The post holder will provide key central services and administrative support for
the two teams, and you will need to be able to work bilingually. The role can be varied, you will need to be able to prioritise a busy workload and work to set deadlines whilst remaining calm and responsive to the needs of others. You will be a key point of contact for colleagues across the Senedd Commission as well as Senedd Members, and will need to develop effective working relationships with them.

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills; have a focus on customer service and getting the job done; will be organised, with effective and efficient administrative skills; and will adopt a positive and flexible approach to their work. This will require working from the Ty Hywel Building in Cardiff Bay in order to meet business needs whilst working from home at other times (if preferred).

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.

We are recruiting a part-time Visitor Engagement Assistant at the Senedd!

You will be joining a small passionate team, welcoming and introducing visitors to the estate. You will have the opportunity to engage with people from all walks of life, maintain the day-to-day content of the visitor journey, and support the Visitor Experience Officer in developing and shaping the future of our visitor experiences.

You will be supporting the public to participate in Welsh democracy, as well as informing them about how they are represented and how they can get involved. We are looking for someone with strong customer service skills. You should enjoy communicating with members of the public and have an interest in the work and significance of the Senedd. If this sounds like you, then don’t delay; apply today!

Training and information will be provided about the topics covered when communicating with the public.

For more information, please view the job description.

Pattern of Working
This is a part time post (7.24 hours per week), although flexible working arrangements will be considered, subject to meeting the needs of the Senedd, its Members and its visitors. As a regular pattern, we are looking for the post holder to work one day a week, usually Saturdays. However this may also include Sundays, privilege days, or bank holidays. The team rota is usually planned one month ahead of time.

As part of a public facing team that delivers a service over seven days a week, the post holder will be expected to sometimes work with less notice (which can be two days’ notice) if business needs require. This includes working on non regular days when needed. This could be to support when planning cover for before unknown busier times (a recall of business, for example), or in supporting the team in being resilient to absence.

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

We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Management Accountant to join our Financial Services team within the Senedd Commission.

You will play a pivotal role in supporting financial management and decision making processes within the Senedd Commission . Your expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and management information reporting will contribute to the efficient allocation of resources and the achievement of the organisation's financial objectives.

Your main responsibilities will include; managing the monthly reporting process; improving management accounting practices; strengthening the control environment; analysing in-year budget performance, producing the Commission’s annual budget and supporting the project boards and financial reporting requirements for two significant muliti year programmes of work.

You will be adaptable and proactive in applying your financial experience to deliver high standards of financial management across the Senedd Commission, so ensuring effective stewardship of public funds and contributing to the Commission’s goals in supporting the Welsh Parliament/Senedd Cymru.

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.

We are recruiting a Senior Procurement Officer to support the Senedd in procuring goods and services that represent value for money.

You will be providing professional procurement expertise to a wide range of multi-functional project teams, encouraging colleagues and stakeholders to embrace best practice throughout.

You will be conducting risk assessments, managing the tender process, and awarding contracts to effectively manage the Senedd’s commercial risk exposure; and to ensure propriety in our business dealings.

This is a vital role in building positive relationships with internal customers and the supply chain, whilst developing business critical procurement strategies for the wider Commission.

The post-holder will report to the Procurement Manager.

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.