Communications Officer for the Scottish Greens Parliamentary Group

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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Location: Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh

Salary: £34,000 - £36,000 depending on experience

Hours: 30 hours per week full time (Please note, the Scottish Greens Parliamentary Group operates a four-day working week). This role involves occasional evening and weekend working, including providing out of hours cover on a rotational basis.

Reporting to: Head of Communications, Scottish Greens Parliamentary Group

The Scottish Greens Parliamentary Group are looking for an experienced Communications Officer to join their team providing communications and media support to the group's 15 MSPs and their regional offices. This is a varied role in a fast-paced environment, directly contributing to the group’s communications output across the full range of channels, including print, broadcast, and digital output.

Duties and responsibilities

Person specification

Essential

Desirable

How to apply

To apply, click on "send CV" and upload your CV and supporting statement as one document. When you've clicked "send CV" use the text box to provide any additional information. 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.

If you are experiencing any issues with the applications process, please send your CV and supporting statement directly to: Andrew.Smith@parliament.scot

Closing Date: Friday 31st July at 11:59pm. Interviews due to take place Wednesday 12th August

MSPs are employers in their own right. All MSP staff are required to be security vetted in line with HM Government (HMG) Personnel Security Controls and any employment cannot begin until security clearance has been granted. MSPs will also carry out other pre-employment checks including eligibility to work in the UK, and employment references where applicable.