Director of Senedd Business

Director of Senedd Business 

Salary:  £117,918 - £150,484 (SC2) 

Location: Senedd, Tŷ Hywel, Cardiff Bay/Hybrid 

Are you ready to take on a pivotal leadership role in the heart of Welsh democracy? The Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament is at the heart of democracy and politics in Wales and aims to be an effective parliamentary body that inspires the confidence of the people of Wales, and we are seeking a Director of Senedd Business to lead and enhance our parliamentary business functions during a period of significant change and transition. With the Senedd expanding from 60 to 96 Members following the 2026 elections, this role offers a unique opportunity to provide transformational leadership and ensure the current and future needs of the Senedd are met.

This significant change will alter how the Senedd operates its formal business and will impact on the demands faced by the Senedd Business Directorate in the coming years.  Leading the Senedd Business Directorate and reporting to the Chief Executive and Clerk of the Senedd, this role is pivotal in leading up to the Seventh Senedd and beyond.

We are looking for a candidate who will provide the leadership required to lead and continue to enhance our parliamentary business functions through this period of change and transition.  Working with the Llywydd/Presiding Officer, Senedd Commissioners, Committee Chairs and other senior political stakeholders, including the First Minister, Party Leaders and Government Ministers, you will act as an expert in parliamentary procedure and practice, providing constitutional and procedural advice. 

You will also be the Executive Board member responsible for the delivery of outstanding parliamentary and Member-facing support to the Senedd as a whole, its committees and individual members.  We are seeking a strategic-thinking candidate that is used to promoting inclusive work cultures and operating within complex, fast-paced decision-making structures. You will inspire expert, multi-disciplinary teams to continue to perform effectively and provide outstanding parliamentary support in an enlarged Senedd.  If you want to share your expertise and experience and make a difference at a pivotal time in the Senedd’s history, we would love to hear from you.

Applications in the form of a tailored CV and a covering letter (no longer than two pages), highlighting your skills and experience pertinent to the role, should arrive no later than 11 May 2025.

For a confidential, informal discussion about the role, or to request a Candidate Information Pack, please contact LHH directly on +44 (0)141 220 6460 or email lisa.burton@LHH.com