Senior Parliamentary Assistant for Christine Grahame MSP (Maternity Cover)
Christine Grahame MSP is seeking a Senior Parliamentary Assistant to join her experienced team delivering an outstanding service for constituents for a one-year contract to cover maternity leave.
Tasks and duties:
- Parliamentary support including drafting motions and preparing briefings.
- Media support including managing the Member’s social media and press output, and monitoring local press coverage.
- Graphic design work including drafting the Member’s newsletters and producing digital media.
- Drafting responses to lobbying and policy enquiries.
- Assisting with managing incoming communications.
- Supporting the Member with constituency engagement.
- Supporting the casework staff with casework enquiries when required.
Essential criteria:
- Experience of working for an elected representative.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Accustomed to using Microsoft Office software.
- Up-to-date knowledge of political affairs in Scotland.
- Experience of using graphic design software.
- Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a small dynamic team.
- Ability to effectively manage competing workloads and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
Desirable criteria:
- Knowledge of the Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale constituency.
- Understanding of Scottish Parliament legislative and scrutiny processes.
Contract length: one year to cover maternity leave up to May 2026
Working hours: minimum 21 hours, maximum 28 per week (flexibility regarding days)
Location: working between the Scottish Parliament (minimum 2 days per week) and remotely from home
Salary: £35,500 – £40,500 FTE per annum, depending on experience
How to apply: Please send a CV and covering letter clearly evidencing how you meet each of the criteria set out above to the Office Manager on christine.grahame.msp.OM@parliament.scot by 9am on Friday 28th March.