Based in Westminster the Senior Researcher will be operating in a fast-paced environment at the heart of SNP Westminster Group. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining the smooth running of the work of the third largest party in the House of Commons.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational, administrative and communications skills. The organisational capacity to process large volumes of information and requests quickly and accurately is essential.

Political awareness and judgement and knowledge of the SNP’s aims and objectives would be strongly advantageous.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

- Writing research proposals and commissioning research projects.
- Coordinating and managing commissioned projects.
- Undertaking high level research e.g. engagement with stakeholders, high level diplomatic      engagement.
- Liaising on press stories and press enquiries.
- Writing briefings and questions for day to day Parliamentary business.
- Assisting Members in scrutinising legislation and drafting amendments.
- Any other tasks required for the daily operating of the research office.

Person Specification:

- Masters level qualification and coursework in International Affairs would be highly desirable.
- Previous work experience, ideally in Parliament or an international institution is preferred.
- Ability and proven experience in international political engagement and compilation of qualitative research briefings.
- Ability to research various policy practices.
- Self-starter with excellent personal time management skills.

For more information: http://www.snp.org/senior_researcher_foreign_affairs_defence_and_international_trade_for_the_snp_westminster_group