Principal Research Officer

Principal Research Officers (Grade 7) are responsible for leading research teams and for developing and overseeing programmes of research within their respective policy areas.

Main duties include: 

• working across departments to identify, prioritise and deliver against evidence needs
• establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders
• providing Ministers with evidence-based advice
• supporting the development and wellbeing of their research team

In the video Rhian talks about the role of Principal Research Officer in Welsh Government.