The role of Senior Research Officer is varied, intellectually demanding and highly rewarding. You will work at the heart of Welsh democracy, supporting Members of the Senedd and committees by providing timely, high-quality, impartial research and analysis on issues of public importance.
The work frequently involves complex and high-profile policy and legislative issues. Members rely on clear, impartial and accessible advice to support effective scrutiny and decision-making.
You will support committee work across a range of policy areas within the justice field, often dealing with issues that cut across traditional policy boundaries and require and understanding of the Welsh, UK and wider policy landscape.
You will be expected to analyse evidence, identify key issues and communicate complex information clearly to a variety of audiences.
The role offer opportunities to development expertise across a broad range of public policy issues and to contribute to research on emerging and strategically important topics.
You will need to be comfortable working in a fast-moving environment, responding flexibly to changing priorities and rapidly acquiring knowledge in unfamiliar subject areas.
You will have opportunities for external engagement with stakeholders from across the public, private and third sectors, including academics, professional bodies, think tanks and counterparts in other legislatures. You will also develop and apply digital research skills including data analysis, visualisation and the production of accessible digital content.
Key tasks:
- Taking individual responsibility for providing timely, high-quality, impartial research advice and analysis on complex public policy issues, supporting effective scrutiny by Members of the Senedd.
- Supporting Senedd committees, through the provision of evidence-based analysis and briefing across a range of policy areas, including matters relating to justice and areas where reserved and devolved responsibilities interact.
- Analysing and advising on UK level legislation and policy developments and their implications for Wales.
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Providing clear, professional and responsive research support to committee Chairs and Members on issues of public policy, legislation and scrutiny.
- Building strong working relationships with Members, of the Senedd, their staff, academics, practitioners and stakeholders to support high-quality evidence gathering and analysis.
- Producing proactive content, including briefings, blog articles, data visualisation and research papers on justice issues to support open and well informed public debate.
- Contributing to Senedd Researchs one team ethos and supporting wider service development.
Similar to all posts in Senedd Research, you are likely to have to cover subject areas outside your immediate field of expertise in response to the information priorities of our customers and to work flexibly as necessary.
