George Lyon MEP, Vice President of the Budget Committee, requires an enthusiastic, self motivated individual to carry out policy research work  and administrative tasks  in the Brussels Office.  To qualify for this post you should have excellent communication and people skills.  You should also have good spoken and written English and the knowledge of a second language is preferable.  A sound understanding of Scottish Political issues would be advantageous.

Main Duties will include:

• Follow Budget Committee  and provide the MEP with concise written briefings
• Email management for the MEP
• Follow Written Declarations and identify relevant ones to MEP
• Follow Scottish Issues
• Other Relevant issues as required

Skills Required:

• Good research and communication skills
• Ability to be able to read and absorb documents; identify key issues and provide good written summaries
• Good time management and the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Good IT skills