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We are recruiting the Head of the Policy and Legislation Committee Service, based in the Senedd Business Directorate in the Senedd Commission.

The Senedd’s committees have a broad range of policy, financial and legislative scrutiny functions. They hold the Welsh Government and associated bodies to account, undertaking inquiries, and gathering evidence into topics of importance to the people of Wales. The Senedd Commission’s vision is that Senedd committees demonstrably improve the quality of policy outcomes, legislation, public services and government spending for society as a whole in Wales. A critical part of our work is to support committees to effectively engage with stakeholders and the public. Our approach will need to respond to the changing nature of democratic engagement in a digital world.

Constitutional change has and will continue to shape and influence the work of Committees. The nature of devolution in Wales, and the Senedd’s position within the constitution of the UK, is continuing to evolve. The Senedd elections of May 2026 will mark the moment where a larger Senedd of 96 Members will be elected.
This step change in the capacity of the Senedd presents new opportunities but also heightened public expectation in relation to the Senedd’s scrutiny role. Committees will be at the forefront of the work of the newly-constituted Seventh Senedd.

The Policy and Legislation Committee Service provides procedural, policy and administrative support to the policy and legislation committees. We operate an integrated team model, an holistic approach to providing expertise and support for committees and committee members. The Service works closely with other clerks, researchers, lawyers, communications and translation staff as well as with colleagues across the Senedd Commission, particularly to reach out to and engage effectively with the people of Wales.

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.