Salary: £29,953 - £35,277
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Holyrood
Length of Contract: Permanent
Working for a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP)
The Scottish Conservative Parliamentary Group are looking for a full-time Researcher to join their team.
This role will provide research, briefing and analysis for the Scottish Conservative Parliamentary Group in Holyrood. This is an exciting time to work in Scottish politics and the successful candidate will play a crucial role supporting the Scottish Conservative Parliamentary Group to scrutinise and hold the Scottish Government to account.
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 include:
- Gathering and distributing valuable data to support the Group’s activities
- Keeping knowledge of policy areas and national issues up-to-date
- Carrying out research projects
- Obtaining and compiling relevant research documents from external bodies
- Preparing and delivering regular briefings
- Analysing, evaluating and interpreting data and statistics
Depending on experience, the successful candidate may be asked to perform the additional duties below:
- Engaging with the wider research community to ensure the Group has access to accurate data
- Collaborating with colleagues from different service areas across the Parliament
- Liaising with various external groups e.g. think-tanks, NGOs, and other elected representatives
- Developing relationships with counterparts in other UK legislatures and wider research community