Communications And Research Assistant

, ERS Cymru is looking for a Communications and Research Assistant to join our Cardiff office., , Background, , The Electoral Reform Society is the UK’s leading voice for democratic reform., , We operate on a simple premise - that politics can be better than it is., , We work with everyone – from political parties, civil society groups and academics to our own members and supporters and the wider public – to campaign for a better democracy in the UK., , Our vision is of a democracy fit for the 21st century, where every voice is heard, every vote is valued equally, and every citizen is empowered to take part. We make the case for lasting political reforms, we seek to embed democracy into the heart of public debate, and we foster the democratic spaces which encourage active citizenship., , The ERS is ambitious about far-reaching changes to the way politics works in Britain. In the next few years, our focus will be:, , , It is an exciting time for the ERS as we seek to make the most of current opportunities for political reform, especially with ongoing legislation around Senedd reform and leading up to the UK General Election., , From our work delivering Votes at 16 in Wales and our campaign around reforming the Senedd, our fresh ideas and practical solutions on a whole range of issues are finding new audiences and successfully influencing the political agenda., , The ERS has a significant media profile as a respected and long-standing organisation which produces high-quality commentary, research and materials. You will play an important role in, , campaigning to push the Society’s vision up the agenda., , Equal Opportunities, , The ERS is committed to equal opportunities and to encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We are particularly keen to hear from interested individuals from under-represented communities and we would encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role., , We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer, with generous arrangements for Time Off in Lieu, working from home and holiday., , Names are removed from applications to ensure the process is as fair and robust as possible., , Main duties and responsibilities:, , Communications and Media, , Duties including:, , , Research and Campaigns, , Duties including:, , , Organisational Role, , Duties including:,