Reference: 100693
Date Added: 9 November 2026
Closing Date: 13 November 2026
Job Title: Senior Policy Officer
Working For: Scottish Parliamentary Labour Group
Location: Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
Salary: From £48,000
Length of Contract: Permanent
Job Details
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to support the parliamentary work of the Scottish Parliamentary Labour Group in the position of Senior Policy Officer. Joining a highly motivated team you will make a significant contribution to the development of policy and strategy for the Scottish Labour Parliamentary Group.
You will work in a fast moving and constantly changing political environment, where no two days are the same; often being required to act at short notice, and to tight timescales, to respond to developing issues. You will be required to keep pace with developments, both within and outwith the Parliament, and to develop responses, based on sound research, for the Parliamentary Group.
This is a challenging but rewarding position, working as part of a supportive and inclusive team, in which you will require to exercise excellent judgement and to promptly produce position papers and policy briefings which give sound advice and guidance based on high quality research.
https://www.parliament.scot/careers/career-search
Closing Date: 13 November 2026
Interview/Start Dates
Closing time: 11:59pm.
Interviews TBC
Application Details
For any questions about the role please contact Adele Black at Adele.Black@parliament.scot
Please send your CV and a supporting statement to Adele Black at Adele.Black@parliament.scot
Website: https://www.parliament.scot/