We are recruiting a Higher Research Officer to work on equality and human rights policy within Senedd Research.
Equality and human rights policy in Wales operates within a complex landscape of devolved and reserved responsibilities. With support from senior colleagues, you will help Members and committees understand how Welsh duties, UK-wide equality and human rights frameworks, and international obligations apply across devolved policy areas such as health, education, housing, social care, local government and community safety.
Your role will involve providing impartial and authoritative analysis that recognises these cross cutting boundaries and their implications for policy and legislation in Wales.
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.
Given the breadth and complexity of equality and human rights policy in Wales, and with support from senior colleagues, you will develop a strong understanding of:
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Welsh, UK and international equality and human rights frameworks;
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the interaction between devolved and reserved responsibilities;
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relevant equality duties, human rights obligations, legislation, policy evidence and data;
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the role of Welsh institutions, commissioners and public bodies in promoting and protecting rights; and
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current and emerging debates on equality, rights and social justice in Wales.
You will work flexibly across the wider Senedd Research team, supporting colleagues and contributing to cross cutting work where equality and human rights policy intersects with other devolved areas. 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.
