Want to work in one of the most influential places in Scotland? Now is your chance!

We’re looking to expand our pool of Assistant Clerks within the Parliament. This is an excellent opportunity to register with us to be considered for both temporary and permanent opportunities in a key role within the Parliament. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from an ethnic minority background who are under-represented at this level. All appointments will be made on merit.

We are looking for enthusiastic multi-taskers to work within our Committee and Chamber Office as Assistant Clerks. Working in either office you’ll be part of a team in which you’ll play a key role in supporting the Members of the Scottish Parliament in inquiring into and debating issues of importance to the people of Scotland, in holding the Scottish Government to account and in deciding on new laws.

You’ll have an acute awareness of Scotland’s political machinery and interest in topical issues and current affairs. With exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, you’ll have the ability to communicate complex information effectively and build and maintain a range of relationships, both within and outwith the Parliament. You’ll also have effective leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate staff. In addition, you’ll have excellent problem solving and organisational skills to manage competing priorities to meet tight deadlines, as well as being able to devise long term plans and strategies.

We offer a great range of benefits including 41.5 days of leave (including public holidays), the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements, and family-friendly policies.

Want to work in one of the most influential places in Scotland? Now is your chance!

We’re looking to expand our team and recruit a number of Senior Clerks within The Scottish Parliament. The roles will be permanent and dependent on the level of applications, we’ll also be creating an Assistant Clerks pool which is an excellent opportunity to register with us to be considered for both temporary and permanent opportunities in that role.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from an ethnic minority background who are under-represented at this level. All appointments will be made on merit. We have a values-based culture of respect and inclusion embedded in our organisation, and everyone has the ability to make a difference.

We’re looking for enthusiastic multi-taskers to work within our Committee and Chamber Office as Senior Clerks. As an exceptional leader, you’ll empower those reporting to you, acting impartially and exercising sound judgement in everything you do. You’ll play a key role in supporting the MSPs in inquiring into and debating issues of importance to the people of Scotland, in holding the Scottish Government to account and in deciding on new laws.

You’ll have an acute awareness of Scotland’s political machinery and an interest in topical issues and current affairs. With exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, you’ll use your skills to communicate complex information in an understandable way, investigating current political issues, gathering evidence, assisting members of the public to have their voices heard in the Parliament and providing advice on procedure and protocol to MSPs.

We offer a great range of benefits including 41.5 days of leave (including public holidays), the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements, flexible working and family-friendly policies.

Want to work in one of the most influential places in Scotland? Now is your chance!

This is a great opportunity to join the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) as a Researcher. SPICe supports the scrutiny and legislative functions of the Parliament by providing impartial, accurate and timely information and briefings to Members of the Scottish Parliament, their staff, and Parliamentary staff. It comprises a research and information service.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a minority ethnic background who are under-represented at this level. All appointments will be made on merit. We have a values-based culture of respect and inclusion embedded in our organisation, and everyone has the ability to make a difference.

In addition to recruiting for these permanent roles, we’re also looking to build a pool of temporary and permanent Researchers to help us with future recruitment. We’d encourage you to apply if you’d like to be considered for any Researcher role this year.

We have roles for Researchers in three teams, where you’ll work alongside Senior Researchers and be involved in answering enquiries from MSPs in a range of areas.

• In the Health and Social Care team you could be looking at the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the establishment of a national care service.

• In the Justice and Social Affairs team you might cover civil and criminal justice, children’s social work services, culture, education and lifelong learning, housing, equalities and human rights.

• In the Post EU, Parliament and Constitution team you could cover post EU policy, elections, parliamentary and constitutional issues.

You’ll also contribute to committee briefings and analysis to help MSPs scrutinise the Scottish Government’s policies and help to prepare briefings and blog articles on relevant issues.

You’ll have analytical and research experience or policy development in the specialist areas for these roles and be able to work flexibly across the range of issues that the particular team covers. You’ll have excellent written and verbal communication skills, which enable you to convey complex issues with brevity and accuracy. You’ll be able to manage your own workload, working to tight deadlines and competing priorities, and will be expected to act impartially and exercise sound judgement in everything you do.

We offer a great range of benefits including 41.5 days of leave (including public holidays), the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements, flexible working and family-friendly policies.

If you’re looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to contribute to the Parliament’s vision, we’d love to hear from you.

Want to make a difference in one of the most influential places in Scotland? Now is your chance!

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Scottish Parliament Participation and Communities Team (PACT) as a Community Participation Specialist.

The role of PACT is to support public involvement in the work of Scottish Parliament committees, to better inform scrutiny of policy and legislation. We support committees engaging with people across Scotland, including those with protected characteristics, groups and communities particularly impacted by legislation, or people with lived experience. We achieve this through relationship building and partnership working with the third sector and other community organisations. PACT also works to test and embed innovations in public engagement in the work of the Parliament, including digital and deliberative

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a minority ethnic background who are under-represented at this level. All appointments will be made on merit. We have a values-based culture of respect and inclusion embedded in our organisation, and everyone has the ability to make a difference.

As a Community Participation Specialist, you’ll have a passion and commitment to ensure that under-represented groups and people with lived experience within the community, can engage in the work and life of the Scottish Parliament.

You’ll use a range of styles and approaches to connect with and support a diverse range of audiences on issues that matter to them. You’ll be experienced in facilitating and evaluating engagement sessions, such as focus groups or workshops, both online and in person. You’ll have a strong understanding of the third sector and community development and be experienced in seeking out opportunities to engage with external networks and organisations, working with a diverse range of stakeholders promoting the needs of under-represented groups.

You’ll work on your own initiative and have excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

You’ll demonstrate a high level of personal credibility with well-developed communication and influencing skills, and the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally. You’ll have a flexible and resilient approach to overcoming barriers and challenges. You’ll demonstrate a collaborative approach, and have experience in the inclusion of under-represented groups and people with lived experience.

Working Pattern: Our normal working week is 37 hours but we currently operate a wide variety of work patterns, successfully balancing lifestyle choices with business requirements. All requests for part time or flexible working hours will be seriously considered. As public engagement needs to be designed around the needs of participants, this post involves occasional weekend and evening work and travel to different parts of Scotland. We manage this flexibly across the team to take account of individual circumstances

We offer a great range of benefits including 41.5 days of leave (including public holidays), the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements, flexible working and family-friendly policies.

If you’re looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to contribute to the Parliament’s vision, we’d love to hear from you.

The Scottish Human Rights Commission’s role is to promote widespread awareness, understanding of, and respect for human rights.

The SPCB is seeking to appoint 3 part-time members who must be able to spend 48 days per year on commission business.

We are looking for talented individuals who are working at a senior level who have excellent networking and interpersonal skills, have the ability to influence decision making, have a track record of delivering results and who are interested in human rights.

The daily fee rate is £280.20. The appointment is for a fixed term of 6 years.

The successful candidates will be expected to take up office in summer 2022.

The Commission is based in Edinburgh.

Ash Regan MSP (Edinburgh Eastern) is looking for a Communications Manager to join her team.

Working for a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP)

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

• Acting in a supervisory role with oversight of overall media strategy.
  • Establishing media monitoring systems that detect news instantly as it breaks.
  • Managing provision of communications and press advice.
  • Implementing media and digital communication strategy.
• Identifying potential media opportunities and acting as media contact.
  • Organising and arranging interviews and press conferences as specified.
  • Identifying forthcoming events, in turn promoting my work.
  • Developing creative new engagement methods for social media accounts.
  • Representing me in dealing with media and providing statements where appropriate.
• Producing materials that effectively convey my aims to the general public and media.
  • Keeping up to date with current media developments.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
  • Corresponding with constituents and local campaign groups.
  • Producing high quality press briefings, speeches, presentations and written materials.
• Following all media outlets to capture relevant developments as they happen
  • Maintaining information systems to support communications
  • Maintaining and growing social media presence
  • Drafting and posting social media content to update constituents on my parliamentary activities
  • Reviewing social media trends and briefing me in issues of relevance to my parliamentary ro

Requirements

You will:

• Have an interest in politics with the confidence to represent someone in a media-related capacity.
• Be capable in monitoring media developments and sourcing information from a range of channels.
• Have the ability to foster good working relationships with confidence to understand how the media world operates.
• Be creative in designing and communicating over a range of formats on different media platforms.
• Have flexibility using relevant IT skills and writing styles, covering both traditional and newer forms of media.

Want to work in one of the most influential places in Scotland? Now is your chance!

We’re looking to expand our pool of Assistant Clerks within the Parliament. This is an excellent opportunity to register with us to be considered for both temporary and permanent opportunities in a key role within the Parliament. As we’re recruiting to a pool, if you’re not available to start with us immediately, you can also apply now to be considered for future opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from an ethnic minority background who are under-represented at this level. All appointments will be made on merit. We have a values-based culture of respect and inclusion embedded in our organisation, and everyone has the ability to make a difference.

We’re looking for enthusiastic multi-taskers to work within our Committee and Chamber Office as Assistant Clerks. Working in either office you’ll be part of a team in which you’ll play a key role in supporting the Members of the Scottish Parliament in inquiring into and debating issues of importance to the people of Scotland, in holding the Scottish Government to account and in deciding on new laws.

You’ll have an acute awareness of Scotland’s political machinery and interest in topical issues and current affairs. With exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, you’ll have the ability to communicate complex information effectively and build and maintain a range of relationships, both within and outwith the Parliament. You’ll also have effective leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate staff. In addition, you’ll have excellent problem solving and organisational skills to manage competing priorities to meet tight deadlines, as well as being able to devise long term plans and strategies.

We offer a great range of benefits including: 41.5 leave days (including public holidays), flexible working, paid professional subscriptions, family-friendly policies, Season Ticket advance loans, an onsite gym facility, Health and Wellbeing Schemes including discounted gym membership, a confidential counselling and information service, and the Cycle to Work Scheme.

You’ll also have the opportunity to join the Alpha Civil Service pension scheme, where we’ll offer you an employer contribution of 27.1% of your basic salary.

Want to work in one of the most influential places in Scotland? Now is your chance!

We’re looking to expand our pool of Senior Clerks within the Parliament. This is an excellent opportunity to register with us to be considered for both temporary and permanent opportunities in a key role within the Parliament. As we’re recruiting to a pool, if you’re not available to start with us immediately, you can also apply now to be considered for future opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from an ethnic minority background who are under-represented at this level. All appointments will be made on merit. We have a values-based culture of respect and inclusion embedded in our organisation, and everyone has the ability to make a difference.

We’re looking for enthusiastic multi-taskers to work within our Committee and Chamber Office as Senior Clerks. As an exceptional leader, you’ll empower those reporting to you, acting impartially and exercising sound judgement in everything you do. You’ll play a key role in supporting the MSPs in inquiring into and debating issues of importance to the people of Scotland, in holding the Scottish Government to account and in deciding on new laws.

You’ll have an acute awareness of Scotland’s political machinery and an interest in topical issues and current affairs. With exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, you’ll use your skills to communicate complex information in an understandable way, investigating current political issues, gathering evidence, assisting members of the public to have their voices heard in the Parliament and providing advice on procedure and protocol to MSPs.

We offer a great range of benefits including: 41.5 leave days (including public holidays), flexible working, paid professional subscriptions, family-friendly policies, Season Ticket advance loans, an onsite gym facility, Health and Wellbeing Schemes including discounted gym membership, a confidential counselling and information service, and the Cycle to Work Scheme.

You’ll also have the opportunity to join the Alpha Civil Service pension scheme, where we’ll offer you an employer contribution of 27.9% of your basic salary.

Monica Lennon MSP is looking for a Casework and Community Engagement Officer to join her team

You will become part of a small team supporting Monica Lennon MSP in her Central Scotland regional office. You will often be the first point of contact for constituents and local organisations in a role that will involve attending advice surgeries and meetings in the many towns and villages throughout the region.

This role would suit someone who is passionate about helping people living and working in Central Scotland. You will need to have excellent communication and planning skills, strong attention to detail, and demonstrate exceptional organisational skills. No two days or locations are the same. The role would suit someone who can thrive in an office environment, attend regional meetings and visits, and work independently in a hybrid environment.

If you are keen to ensure that people across parts of South Lanarkshire, North Lanarkshire & Falkirk have an advocate on local and national issues, and you can offer knowledge and understanding of the communities and campaigns that are important to Monica’s regional work, we want to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be required to manage a varied mix of constituency casework, correspondence and projects. Normal working hours are 0900 to 1700, with occasional evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Correspond with constituents by telephone, email, social media, letter and face-to-face.
• Take action to resolve, document and escalate concerns or enquiries.
• Draft written correspondence including letters, reports, requests for information and briefings.
• Liaise with a wide range of bodies across Central Scotland and support relationships with individuals, community groups, statutory services and voluntary organisations.
• Handle a high volume of casework, including complex and sensitive issues, and keep accurate entries in case systems in line with GDPR requirements.
• Support community campaigns and undertake research to help inform the MSPs work.
• Attend local advice surgeries and meetings.
• Analyse, evaluate and interpret casework data to ensure Monica is accurately informed on key issues.

About You

Requirements

• Positive and professional attitude towards colleagues and constituents.
• Attention to detail, excellent written, problem solving and listening skills.
• Understand the importance of good customer service.
• Curiosity to probe for further information where required.
• Patient and sensitive while remaining objective and open minded.
• Confident and able to use initiative to solve problems.
• Completes tasks to a high standard within deadlines.
• Excellent IT Skills.
• Have the ability or commitment to be able to support Monica in delivering their values and aspirations
• Knowledge of data protection, confidentiality and GDPR protocols.

Michael Marra MSP (North East Scotland) is looking for an Admin Assistant to join his team.

Working for a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP)

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

• Carrying out general office administration and acting as front of office for enquiries.

• Diary management and administration, including working with constituents, organisations and arranging visits in the region and related to the member’s policy priorities.

• Responding to incoming correspondence while professionally managing each enquiry within agreed timescales.

• Coordinating, tracking and monitoring the handling of enquiries and ensuring they are dealt with timely and professionally.

• Maintaining office records and compliance with data protection.

• Maintaining filing system and managing records.

• Ensuring compliance with data protection legislation and GDPR requirements.

• Ensuring administrative and secretarial support is provided.

About You

Requirements

You will:

• Have excellent written, verbal and IT skills with accurate attention to detail.

• Have a flexible and adaptable approach, being able to use good judgement and work on own initiative.

• Be well organised with the ability to prioritise competing workloads.

Want to work in one of the most influential places in Scotland? Now is your chance!

We’ve got an exciting opportunity to work at the Scottish Parliament as a BSL Communities Officer. The post is a key part of our commitment to supporting the inclusion and engagement of deaf people through British Sign Language (BSL) and the delivery of our BSL Plan. As part of the Public Information and Languages team, the BSL Officer will play a key role in communicating with deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing and BSL communities, and supporting the Parliament (MSPs, their staff and Parliament staff) in understanding and engaging through BSL.

The Public Information and Languages team sits alongside other Public Engagement and Communication Offices, which support and deliver welcoming and inclusive Parliamentary services for the people of Scotland.

As BSL Communities Officer, you’ll help develop and deliver the Parliament’s British Sign Language Plan through continuous improvement, communications, training and support. This role works alongside the colleagues who have responsibilities for other languages (including Gaelic) and alternative formats within the wider SPCB Language Policy.

You’ll have demonstrable experience of working in a BSL environment to communicate complex issues in an engaging, inclusive and accessible way at the appropriate level in BSL and written English. You’ll also have a clear understanding of the needs of deaf and BSL communities and be authoritative and credible for staff and Members in your role as the Parliament’s BSL expert. With a high level of personal credibility, you’ll have excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a Minority Ethnic background and Disabled candidates. All appointments will be made on merit. We have a values-based culture of respect and inclusion embedded in our organisation, and everyone has the ability to make a difference.

We offer a great range of benefits including: 41.5 leave days (including public holidays), flexible working, paid professional subscriptions, family-friendly policies, Season Ticket advance loans, an onsite gym facility, Health and Wellbeing Schemes including discounted gym membership, a confidential counselling and information service, and the Cycle to Work Scheme.

You’ll also have the opportunity to join the Alpha Civil Service pension scheme, where we’ll offer you an employer contribution of 27.1% of your basic salary.