Parliamentary Intern – Lloyd Melville MSP
Location: Scottish Parliament, Holyrood, Edinburgh
Pay: £14 per hour
Job Details: One day per week, seven hours, during parliamentary sitting periods
Contract: Fixed-term placement from September 2026 until June 2027
Pay: £14 per hour
Job Details: One day per week, seven hours, during parliamentary sitting periods
Contract: Fixed-term placement from September 2026 until June 2027
Job purpose: Lloyd Melville MSP is looking for a Parliamentary Intern to join his Holyrood office for the 2026–27 parliamentary session. This role offers a university student the opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience of the Scottish Parliament and the day-to-day operation of a busy MSP’s office.
The successful candidate will assist with parliamentary research, communications and general administration while supporting Lloyd in representing his constituents. The post will operate only during parliamentary sitting periods, amounting to approximately 37 working days over the parliamentary year.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertaking research into policy areas, parliamentary business and local issues.
- Obtaining and compiling relevant research and information from external organisations.
- Analysing, evaluating and interpreting data and statistics.
- Preparing briefings, updates and other written materials.
- Monitoring parliamentary proceedings, current affairs and media developments.
- Assisting with the production of speeches, presentations, press materials and parliamentary questions and motions.
- Corresponding with constituents, stakeholders and community organisations.
- Responding to incoming correspondence and enquiries within agreed timescales.
- Coordinating, tracking and monitoring enquiries to ensure that they are handled promptly and professionally.
- Providing general administrative and secretarial support.
- Maintaining accurate filing systems and office records.
- Ensuring that information is handled in accordance with data protection legislation and UK GDPR requirements.
This description is indicative of the nature and level of responsibility associated with this position. It is not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may be required to undertake other reasonable duties as required.
Skills and Experience
(E is Essential, D is Desirable)
- Currently studying at a university or other higher education institution (E)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (E)
- Strong IT skills and accurate attention to detail (E)
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills (E)
- Ability to prioritise competing tasks and complete work within agreed timescales (E)
- Ability to research, analyse and interpret information accurately (E)
- Flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to exercise good judgement and use initiative (E)
- Professional, reliable and proactive approach to work (E)
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people and organisations (E)
- Knowledge and understanding of current affairs and the Scottish political landscape (D)
- Knowledge of parliamentary processes and the work of the Scottish Parliament (D)
- Experience of Microsoft Office applications (D)
- Experience of research, administration, communications or public-facing work (D)
How to Apply
To apply, please send a one-page CV and a covering letter of no more than 300 words to Robert.Bickerstaffe@parliament.scot by Wednesday 26 August 2026, setting out why you would like the position and why you believe you are a suitable candidate for the role.
Work Location: In person at the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood, Edinburgh
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