Duties and Responsibilities

• Communications – including press, social media and stakeholder engagement
• Managing a small team
• Policy advice and development
• Speech writing
• Drafting parliamentary questions and motions
• Media monitoring

Skills and Attributes Required

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven track record in effective press communications
• Proven management experience
• Experience and understanding of social media
• A strong understanding of the Scottish Parliament and issues affecting the Scottish Borders is desirable.
• Flexibility to work between Edinburgh and occasionally in the Scottish Borders
• A commitment to supporting Rachael Hamilton MSP in pursuit of her values and aspirations, and those of the Scottish Parliament.
• Team player
• Strong interest in politics