This role will provide research, briefing and analysis for the Scottish Conservative Parliamentary Group. This is an exciting time to work in Scottish politics and the successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the Scottish Conservative Parliamentary Group to scrutinise and hold the Scottish Government to account.

The Role

Responsibilities include:

• Gathering and distributing valuable data that supports the Group’s activities
• Keeping your 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 and updates
• Analysing, evaluating and interpreting data and statistics

Depending on experience and skills of the successful candidate, particularly if you have considerable experience of parliamentary process and/or campaigns, we may ask you to perform the additional duties below:

• Engaging with the wider research community to ensure the Group has access to accurate and contemporary data
• Collaborating with colleagues from different services areas across the Parliament
• Liaising with various external groups e.g. think-tanks, NGOs, other elected representatives
• Developing effective relationships with counterparts in other UK legislatures and wider research community
• Overseeing the Group research needs and project plans
• Leading on project work
• Overseeing new areas and methods of research
• Peer-reviewing validity and quality of work to ensure accuracy

About You:

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

Desirable
• A strong interest in Scottish politics
• A commitment to supporting the Scottish Conservative Research team in their values and aspirations