Parliamentary Research and Engagement Officer for Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Holyrood, with occasional travel around the Glasgow region expected

Working for a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP)

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

• 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.

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.

• 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.

For any questions about the role please contact: [email protected] 

Click on “apply” to upload your CV and a supporting statement. 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: Friday 3^rd May at 11:59pm.