Researcher for the Scottish Conservative Parliamentary Group

Salary: £29,953 - £35,277

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Holyrood

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

The Scottish Conservative Parliamentary Group are looking for a full-time Researcher to join their team.

The Role

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.

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

About You

Requirements

• A quick learner with multitasking skills
• An effective problem solver able to work to set deadlines
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Able to produce accurate and influential work
• Excellent communications skills
• An effective team worker
• Excellent written, verbal and IT skills 

• Have a strong interest in Scottish politics with the confidence to represent MSPs within the Scottish Conservative Parliamentary Group in carrying out their parliamentary duties.

For more information or any queries please contact: [email protected] 

To apply, click on "send CV" and upload your CV and a single page supporting statement as one document. When you've clicked "send CV" use the text box below to provide covering wording for the email that will be sent attaching your CV and 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.  

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

Closing Date: Monday 9^th December 2024 at midnight