Parliamentary Researcher for David Green MSP (Caithness, Sutherland and Ross)

Salary: £33,000 per annum

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Location: Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh

Job Details

David Green MSP is looking for a Parliamentary Researcher, based in their office in the Scottish Parliament.

Experience of working in politics, public affairs, campaigns or similar environments is desirable, but not essential. 

Responsibilities:

• Draft speeches for parliamentary debates such as members’ business.
• Draft questions to be asked in the Chamber.
• Devise and submit freedom of information requests and written parliamentary questions.
• Analyse statistics and publications.
• Carry out research projects and write briefings.
• Help sort the MSP’s email inbox, tracking, drafting and responding to correspondence.
• Work with casework colleagues to identify opportunities to raise constituents’ issues in the Chamber.
• Arrange meetings and events, helping arrange the MSP’s diary around parliamentary business.
• Ensure compliance with data protection legislation and GDPR requirements.
• Draft press releases targeted at Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, building relationships with local media, and monitoring local media to maintain a good awareness of local issues.
• Growing the MSP’s social media presence and engagement, working as part of a team to keep constituents informed about how they are being represented at Parliament through engaging content.

Requirements:

• Be curious and driven to uncover new and interesting information.
• Be a quick learner with the ability to multitask and work with accuracy within tight timescales.
• Be a proactive problem solver with the motivation and resilience to adapt and deal with challenges.
• Have analytical skills with the ability to identify and investigate trends while interpreting data.
• Have the creative flair and strategic thinking to produce influential work.

Occasional travel and out-of-hours work may be required.

How to Apply:

For any questions about the role please contact: David.Green.msp@parliament.scot

Please apply via this link: Job search. 

Upload your CV along with a supporting statement as a single document. Please note that the system does not allow you to upload your supporting statement separately. 

Your supporting statement should outline how you meet the requirements detailed above for this role. Applications that do not include a supporting statement may not be considered.  

Closing Date: Thursday 18^th June at 11:59pm