The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is seeking to appoint two members to its Advisory Audit Board (AAB) which provides advice to the Parliament’s Clerk/Chief Executive and, where appropriate, the SPCB on financial management and reporting, audit, risk and governance matters. The independent members of the AAB also provide advice to the independent officeholders supported by the SPCB.

The successful candidates will hold or will have held senior positions in academia, the private, public, or voluntary sectors with a high degree of expertise and experience in governance and accountability. Excellent communication, influencing and relationship building skills are essential. One of the appointees will be a professionally qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with demonstrable technical accounting knowledge and skills.

The time commitment is expected to be around 15 days per annum and is remunerated at £348.66 per day.

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

Research and engagement

• 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, drafting and delivering motions, speeches and regular briefings and updates.
• Submitting, collating and monitoring responses from PQs (written and oral).
• Analysing, evaluating and interpreting data and statistics.
• Engaging with stakeholders, ensuring I have access to (accurate and contemporary) data and intelligence.
• Liaising with various external groups and stakeholders e.g. think-tanks, NGOs, other elected representatives.
• Acting as a support to me in my role on Committees and as Party Spokesperson.

Communications and press

• Communicating with parliamentary officials.
• Representing on my behalf as and when required.
• Organising and arranging interviews and press conferences as specified.
• Drafting and issuing press releases.

About You

Essential requirements

• Be a quick learner with the ability to multitask, work within tight timescales and to deadlines.
• Have proven research and analytical skills with the ability to identify and investigate trends while interpreting data.
• Have skills in communicating and presenting complex information to others at various levels.
• Ability to lead on areas of project work while developing new areas and methods of research.
• Be able to respond flexibly and creatively to range of requests, such as media enquiries and press releases.
• Have experience of writing speeches and/or writing content for a variety of audiences and in a variety of styles.
• Have experience in engaging with the press including drafting releases/content for the media.
• Be a proactive problem solver with the motivation and resilience to adapt and deal with challenges.

Desirable requirements

• Have an interest in politics with the confidence to represent someone e.g., to another elected member or in a media-related capacity.
• Be capable in monitoring media developments and sourcing information from a range of channels.
• Experience working in politics or policy at a national level.
• Have digital and organisational skills.
• Understanding of the political landscape.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and management.

MSPs are employers in their own right. In this vital role, you will become part of a team assisting casework and enquiries from constituents. You’ll work in a dynamic and fast paced environment to provide outstanding service for constituents.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general office administration and acting as front of office for enquiries when required.
  • Responding to all 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.
  • Drafting written correspondence such as emails, letters and requests for information.
• Supporting with keeping casework up to date and responding to public enquiries.
  • Keeping cases up to date by tracking, logging and recognising when to escalate issues within team.
  • Meeting constituents on a wide range of issues, including those of a sensitive nature and escalating accordingly.
  • Advocating on constituent’s behalf with relevant bodies to resolve matters.
• Reviewing constituent records and documentation in line with casework GDPR requirements.
  • Ensuring casework filing systems, both electronic and manual, are kept up to date in line with GDPR requirements.

About You

Requirements

• Have excellent organisational skills while being flexible in prioritising workloads during busy times.
• Have excellent communications skills, with accurate attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with colleagues.
• Be patient and sensitive while remaining objective and open minded.
• Be comfortable being in a front facing role explaining regulations such as GDPR to the general public.
• Be acutely aware of the role of advocating for those unable to do so for themselves.
• Have a natural interest in helping people with a curiosity to probe for further information where required.
• Have basic IT skills including using Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word.

Desirable

• Experience of using a case management system.

Working for a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP)

You will be a key member of a small team, involved in a range of duties contributing to the work of Craig Hoy MSP and his team in serving his constituents within the South Scotland region.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 role

About You

Requirements

• 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.
• A full driving licence would be advantageous

Ruth Maguire MSP is looking for an Admin Officer to join her team based in Holyrood or her local office in Irvine. You will be part of a small constituency team assisting with the day-to-day operations of Ruth’s office. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the work of Ruth Maguire MSP through providing demonstrable administrative support.

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.

The Commission’s role is to encourage high ethical standards in public life. It promotes and enforces the Codes of Conduct for Councillors and Members of Devolved Public Bodies and issues guidance to councils and devolved public bodies. The Commission adjudicates on cases of alleged contravention of the Codes of Conduct referred to it by the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland, and on finding a contravention, it has statutory powers to impose sanctions.

We are looking for two talented individuals to join the Commission – one as the Convener and the other as a Member. You must be committed to the highest standards of conduct, have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to absorb and analyse information to reach sound and impartial decisions.

The Convener and the Member will be appointed by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body with the agreement of the Scottish Parliament.

Working Pattern: Our normal working week is 37 hours however we are happy to talk about flexible working. We’re committed to supporting staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance. To meet business and personal needs, we have a progressive flexible working hours arrangement in place. 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.

Pension: Civil Service pension arrangements with an employer contribution of 27.1% of basic annual salary

Clearance Required: CTC security clearance will be processed at job offer stage

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

The role of PACT is to support public involvement in the work of the Scottish Parliament, providing expertise to the Parliament’s committees to enable more diverse and missing voices to influence scrutiny of policy and legislation. This is achieved 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 methods.

As Community Participation Specialist you’ll plan, deliver and evaluate public engagement and participation activities to directly support and inform committee business. You’ll work closely with other members of staff supporting Parliamentary committees and you will lead, advise and collaborate on engagement plans with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external. You’ll also contribute to wider PACT activities to test and embed new engagement processes and methods.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a Minority Ethnic background and candidates with a disability. 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.

Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP is looking for a Regional Comms and Engagement Officer 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

• Identifying issues of importance to constituents within the region
• Keeping your knowledge of policy areas and local issues up to date and briefing MSP and team regularly
• Researching local issues and campaigns
• Building and maintaining relationships with regional stakeholders
• Identifying, setting up and attending engagement opportunities e.g., town hall events, visits, round tables, local fairs/events etc
• Producing materials that effectively communicate the work of the office to constituents and stakeholders.
• Keeping up to date with current media developments in the region
• Developing, drafting, maintaining and distributing regular newsletters and/or updates
• Corresponding with stakeholders, including constituents and campaign groups where needed.
• Producing high quality comms briefings (key messages etc.), graphics, digital and written materials.
• Meeting constituents on a wide range of issues, including those of a sensitive nature and escalating accordingly.
• Spot opportunities to promote the work of the office.
• Corresponding with constituents
• Compiling and issuing responses to campaign emails
• Keeping casework up to date and responding to public enquiries
• Monitoring trends in issues/constituent concerns to escalate for parliamentary or other intervention

Digital comms

• Maintaining information systems to support communications and data protection.
• Reviewing social media analytics and developing creative engagement methods for social media accounts.
• Maintaining and growing social media presence
• Updating and maintaining website
• Drafting and posting website and social media content
• Updating other team members

About You

Requirements

• Have an interest in politics with the confidence to represent a Member of the Scottish Parliament
• Experience of researching issues and briefing on them
• Experience in organising, running and reporting engagement events/discussions
• Experience in digital and traditional communications
• Experience in updating websites and social media in a professional (paid or unpaid) capacity
• Demonstrable ability to foster good working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Have flexibility in using relevant IT skills and writing styles, covering both traditional and newer forms of media
• Good organisational skills
• Demonstrable teamwork skills

Desirable

• Experience of delivering campaigns.
• Experience working in politics.
• Be steeped in the region, ideally with lived experience of Glasgow but most importantly knowing it, its people and issues, well
• Experience in using Adobe Premiere Pro to high standard in a work or voluntary capacity.
• Experience in using caseworker.mp.
• Experience in strategic planning for campaigns, particularly in relation to social media.

Tess White MSP is looking for a Casework Assistant 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

• Supporting with keeping casework up to date and responding to public enquiries.
• Keeping cases up to date by tracking, logging and recognising when to escalate issues within team.
• Meeting constituents on a wide range of issues, including those of a sensitive nature and escalating accordingly.
• Advocating on constituent's behalf with relevant bodies to resolve matters.
• Reviewing constituent records and documentation in line with casework GDPR requirements.
• Ensuring casework filing systems, both electronic and manual, are kept up-to-date in line with GDPR requirements.

Requirements

• Previous work experience in casework is essential
• Have excellent organisational skills while being flexible in prioritising workloads during busy times.
• Have excellent communications skills, with accurate attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with colleagues.
• Be patient and sensitive while remaining objective and open minded.
• Be comfortable being in a front facing role explaining regulations such as GDPR to the general public.
• Be acutely aware of the responsibility of representing those unable to do so themselves in certain situations.
• Have a natural interest in helping people with a curiosity to probe for further information where required.

Location: Home based in North East Scotland with some occasional working in Edinburgh. (Candidate should ideally have a knowledge of the North-East region)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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!

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.