Role

This is a senior role in the Scottish Green Parliamentary Group, managing the group’s central staff team, and working with the MSPs and staff to develop and deliver the Green agenda in Parliament, coordinate and support the delivery of parliamentary campaigns, and to communicate the Green MSPs’ work effectively.

Job purpose

To manage the provision of research, communication and campaign services for the Green Group of MSPs, advise on and coordinate the Group’s parliamentary activity, and line manage the central team of staff.

Duties and responsibilities

● Manage the provision of research, communications and business management services for the Green Group of MSPs

● Line manage the Group’s central team (currently eight members of staff)

● Advise on and coordinate parliamentary activity, including positioning and approach to chamber business

● Work with MSPs in the delivery of the group parliamentary strategy, and advise MSPs on the delivery of their duties

● Ensure group research and communications work is joined up, performance driven, and co-ordinated with individual Green MSP staff teams

● Support the Group in developing and delivering parliamentary and regional campaigns

● Manage the Group budget and commission external services to support the Group’s communications and research programme

● Maintain a strategic oversight of comms output and strategy, in close cooperation with the Communications Manager

● Support the Group Convenor and the MSPs in ensuring group cohesiveness and developing positive ways of working together

● Other duties in support of the MSPs carrying out their parliamentary duties as required

About You - Person specification

Essential

● Experience of working in a political, public affairs and/or campaigns environment in a senior role

● Experience of line management

● Understanding of the Scottish political landscape and an interest in politics

● A quick learner with the ability to multitask and work within tight timescales

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills

● Be sympathetic to the aims and objectives of the Green Parliamentary Group of MSPs in carrying out their parliamentary duties

Desirable

● A good understanding of the Scottish Parliament and parliamentary process

● Experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver successful campaigns

● Experience of development and delivery of strategic organisational plans

● Strong relationships across policy and media landscape in Scotland

Reporting to: Mark Ruskell MSP, employment lead for the Scottish Greens Parliamentary Group

Application notes

How to apply

Visit the Scottish Parliament’s careers website page to apply online, or send your CV and supporting statement directly to: Jenny.Smith@parliament.scot

Your supporting statement should outline how you meet the requirements detailed above for this role, and should be no longer than two sides of A4. Applications that do not include a supporting statement may not be considered.

For any questions about the role please contact: Jenny.Smith@parliament.scot

Closing Date: Sunday 15th September at 5pm

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