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We are recruiting a Senior Research Officer to work on housing and local government policy within the Economy, Communities and Local Government team in Senedd Research. Senedd Research is a fast-paced environment which provides opportunities work on subject areas with a high political and policy profile. You will provide independent, impartial parliamentary research to all Members of the Senedd to support their scrutiny, legislative and constituency work. This includes preparing briefings for Members and political parties, supporting Senedd committees, and producing digital content such as research articles, explainers, and analysis for Members and the public.

You will need significant, relevant housing and/or local government policy knowledge, as well as the ability to provide advice and briefings on policy and legislation across the breadth of these subject areas.

Whilst the post is located within the Economy, Communities and Local Government team, Senedd Research works as ‘one team’ and you will be expected to be flexible, work across and outside the team and work proactively with research colleagues across a range of policy subjects. We have a culture of working across teams to help support each other in times of high demand. You will work in an agile way to support the Service through participation in cross service groups, editorial board activities and any service plan priorities. You will be expected to adapt as the role evolves and may also be expected to move between teams as required.

The role provides opportunities for external engagement and collaborative working with other legislatures, institutions and stakeholders both in the UK and internationally.

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.

This role has an expected start date of September 2026

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