Job Purpose

MSPs are employers in their own right. Under their employment, you will become part of a team supporting them in carrying out their duties. You'll work in a dynamic and fast paced environment to provide an outstanding service for constituents.

Responsibilities

• Gathering and distributing valuable data that supports my activities.
• Keeping your knowledge of policy areas and local issues up-to-date.
• Carrying out research projects.
• Obtaining and compiling relevant research documents from external bodies.
• Preparing and delivering regular briefings and updates.
• Writing parliamentary questions for the chamber, including FMQs, and researching and writing speeches.
• Analysing, evaluating and interpreting data and statistics.
• Analysing legislation and suggesting amendments for Parliamentary Bills.
• Researching and writing a proposal for a Private Member’s Bill.
• Engaging with the wider research community to ensure I have access to (accurate and contemporary) data
• Collaborating with colleagues from different services areas across the Parliament.
• Liaising with various external groups e.g. think-tanks, NGOs, other elected representatives.
• Developing effective relationships with counterparts in other UK legislatures and wider research community.
• Performing casework-related research and preparing responses where necessary.
• Ensuring office is kept up-to-date with its relevant legislative and compliance obligations.
• Ensuring all office research complies with data protection legislation and GDPR requirements.
• Checking for any updates to compliance related legislation and communicating changes to colleagues.
• Providing secretarial support to a cross-party group.

Requirements

• Be a quick learner with the ability to multitask and work within tight timescales.

• Be a proactive problem solver with the motivation and resilience to adapt and deal with challenges.

• Have skills in developing research networks and communicating complex information to others at various levels.

• Have analytical skills with the ability to identify and investigate trends while interpreting data.

• Have the creative flair and expertise to produce accurate and influential work.