Researcher for Cara McKee MSP

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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.

Salary: £37,973 - £44,589 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours: Full-time, 30 hours per week (happy to consider part-time or job share applications)

Note that the Scottish Green Group operate a 4 day (30 hour) full-time work week.

Location: Flexible: Opportunity to work from The Scottish Parliament, home working and/or the regional office (planned to open over the summer).

Working for a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP):MSPs are employers in their own right. Under their employment, you will become part of a team supporting them in carrying out their duties. You'll work in a dynamic and fast paced environment to provide an outstanding service for constituents.

Purpose of this role: To provide support to Cara McKee MSP by carrying out research and providing timely and succinct briefings on both portfolio and regional issues. This role will require a high degree of flexibility and will involve working closely with Cara McKee MSP, her team, regional colleagues, and the wider Scottish Green Group in Parliament. You must be fully able to support the MSP in carrying out their aims and Parliamentary duties.

Responsibilities

Requirements

Desirable

Your application must include a supporting statement which should give examples of the following situations in either an employment or voluntary setting, or in your personal life experiences.

How to Apply:

For any questions about the role please contact: ann.mcguinness@parliament.scot

To apply, please click “Apply Online” and upload your CV along with a supporting statement as a single document (Maximum of 2 pages each). Please note that the system does not allow you to upload your supporting statement separately.

Your CV should include two references and their contact details – referees will only be contacted if a provisional job offer is made and accepted.

Your supporting statement should outline how you meet each of the requirements detailed above for this role. You should highlight your experience, pointing to specific volunteer, life-experience or employment roles that you have detailed in your CV.

Applications that do not include a supporting statement will not be considered.

Applications (inclusive of CV) longer than 4 sides of A4 will not be considered.

Closing Date:Sunday 5th July 2026 at 11:59pm.

Interviews to take place: Wednesday 15th July – Please indicate that you will be available for an in-person interview at the Scottish Parliament on this date. Provision can be made for an online interview if travel is not possible.