The Scottish Conservative Research Department provides research, briefing and analysis for the Conservative MSP group.

We are looking for intelligent and motivated people to join the team.

This is a fascinating time to work in Scottish politics: the successful candidates will play a crucial role in holding the SNP to account, developing a positive alternative, and supporting our MSPs through to the 2021 Holyrood election.

Duties will include:

• Researching stories for print, broadcast and online media.
• Producing policy and political briefing for MSPs and members of the Shadow Cabinet.
• Analysing political developments and producing relevant research in response.
• Providing background material for parliamentary debates.
• Assisting with speechwriting as required.
• Assisting with drafting articles for publication, parliamentary motions and questions and legislative amendments.
• Monitoring and analysing public policy developments

Candidates are expected to have:

• Strong communication skills with a fluent, clear writing style.
• Education to degree level (or equivalent) with a 2:1 classification or better.
• Good political judgment and a strong instinct for political stories.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

We value diversity, welcome applications from all backgrounds, and appoint on merit. The successful candidate will be required to undergo standard Scottish Parliament security checks.