Table Office Clerking Support Officer
Cardiff Bay
We are looking for an individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, embraces change, and is committed to delivering high-quality support for the wider service. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of Welsh democracy within the Senedd’s Business Directorate. You will be working directly with Senedd Members, senior officials, stakeholders and the public during an important time for Welsh democracy.
The Table Office provides a high quality, impartial and confidential service to all Senedd Members. It is responsible for the acceptance and processing of tabled Questions, Motions and Amendments for debate, Statements of Opinion, Laid Documents and ensuring that all such material is published bilingually on the Intranet and/or Internet. Table Office also acts as the custodian of the Register of Members’ Interests.
As Clerking Support Officer, the post-holder will be part of a team responsible for ensuring that Senedd business is managed smoothly and effectively and that Members and staff receive a high standard of service in both of the Senedd’s Official Languages. This includes working with Table Office Clerks to ensure that business documents are processed in line with the Presiding Officer’s Guidance and the Senedd’s Standing Orders and published bilingually in a timely manner.
The post involves regular contact with Senedd Members, Senedd Members’ support staff, and staff of the Welsh Government.
Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate will be expected to work flexible hours, including working beyond the office’s core hours in exceptional circumstances during work periods to ensure the publication of tabled business.
The post requires first-rate organisational skills; the ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities; strong interpersonal skills and political impartiality at all times.
You will work with Members on the tabling of questions and motions, advise them on the rules around registering interests, and support the administration of cross-party groups You will have an aptitude for learning new software packages with the goal of improving individual and team performance in innovative ways.
For more information, please view the job description.
Pattern of Working
This is a part-time post - 18.5 hours per week
Although flexible working conditions apply, there will be a need for set hours of cover for the office subject to meeting the needs of the Senedd and its Members. On occasions, early or late working may be required.
The current Table Office hours during term time are as follows:
• Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
• Tuesday: 9:00 – 18:00
• Wednesday: 9:00 – 18:00
• Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00
• Friday: 9:00 – 16:00
Please note recruitment will normally be at the minimum of the band.
The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting.