Head of Policy and Campaigns 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: £48,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

Hours: 30 hours per week full time (Please note, the Scottish Greens Parliamentary operates a four-day working week)

Reporting to: Chief of Staff, Scottish Greens Parliamentary Group

The Scottish Greens Parliamentary Group are looking for an experienced policy lead and campaigner to join their central team of staff supporting the group's MSPs. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the work of the group through a period of growth.

This is a new role which forms part of the senior management team and involves line managing a team of research and campaign officers, whilst working closely with MSPs and staff across offices to ensure group strategy is delivered through all policy and campaigns work.

Duties and Responsibilities

Requirements

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: Mags.hall@parliament.scot.

Closing Date: Friday 31st July at 11:59pm. Interviews due to take place Thursday 13th 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.