Parliamentary Assistant for Michael Marra MSP

Location: Holyrood. Occasional travel to the member’s region may also be required.

Salary: £23,304 - £27,000 (dependent on experience)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

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.
  • Assisting with and preparing briefs for events, visits and parliamentary procedures.
  • 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.
  • Attending meetings on behalf of the MSP and reporting back on agreed outcomes.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

The office of Michael Marra MSP values diversity and we particularly encourage applicants from historically under-represented groups.

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

To apply, click on "send CV" and upload your CV and supporting statement as one document. When you've clicked "send CV" use the text box to provide wording for the cover email. 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.  

If you are experiencing any issues with the applications process, please send your CV and supporting statement directly to:[email protected] 

Closing Date: 31 May 2024 at 23:59