John Wilson MSP is recruiting a Parliamentary Assistant (Maternity Leave Cover).

Location: Scottish Parliament & Regional Office as required

Hours: 35 Hours per week, Monday to Friday, with evening and weekend work as required.

Salary: £19,500 (pro rata)

Holidays: 28 Days plus public holidays

Start Date: Maternity Leave Cover (June 2012 – June 2013)

Main Duties:

• Deal with day to day correspondence and office enquiries via telephone/mail/email
• Liaise and Correspond with constituents
• Maintain MSP diary
• Liaise with Local Authorities in Central Scotland, other MSPs, central and local Government agencies to resolve problems on behalf of constituents
• Design and prepare newsletters (mail and electronic versions) and parliamentary reports
• Design and prepare consultations and mail outs to constituents on parliamentary issues
• Monitor local issues and media
• Provide research and administrative support as required
• Maintain website

Person Specification:

• Excellent IT skills
• Effective team player
• Organised, well-motivated and able to use initiative
• Good time management
• An ability to effectively communicate, both written and orally
• Strong Political awareness an firm knowledge of Scottish politics and the parliamentary system

Applicants should send a CV and covering letter (including information about how they meet the person specification) to Lesley-Anne Campbell, Scottish Parliament, Room 4.13, EH99 1SP or by email to

 Lesley-Anne [dot] Campbell [at] scottish [dot] parliament [dot] uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 18th May 2012

Please note that due to the anticipated volume of responses only applicants shortlisted will receive a response.