Parliamentary Researcher – SNP Parliamentary Office

The SNP Parliamentary Group of MSPs is looking to employ a full time Parliamentary Researcher with immediate effect.

Main Duties

• Drafting concise and clearly presented briefings on a range of policy subjects for Parliamentary debates and media
• Supporting SNP MSPs in Parliamentary Committees
• Carrying out specific research projects for SNP MSPs, sometimes under pressure and to short deadlines
• Assisting communications officers with media research and briefings on topical issues
• Liaising with other SNP groups, Ministers and Cabinet Secretaries
• Engaging with external stakeholders and organisations where relevant to research interests

Skills and Experience

• Relevant degree and/or equivalent experience
• Applicants should be able to demonstrate a wide range of political, policy and research skills.
• Ability to respond quickly and to produce accurate information within tight time scales.
• Able to demonstrate robust political instincts, quick understanding and ability to communicate effectively.
• Applicants must have an interest in and firm knowledge of current Scottish politics at all levels and should understand the Scottish Parliamentary system.
• Understanding and experience of working with statistics.
• Prior political research experience is desirable.
• Experience with legislation or parliamentary process would be beneficial.
• Ability to work across policy areas.
• Must be able to work well within a team, respond flexibly and creatively to a range of research requests and prioritise competing demands.

Salary will be based on skills/experience.

Applicants should send a CV with cover letter, explaining their suitability for the position to SNPMSPgroup@parliament.scot by 12 noon on Wednesday 10th October 2018