* Location: Hybrid working from the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh (three to four days per week during term time) and from home
* Leave: 41.5 days (including public holidays)
* Working Pattern: This is a full-time post, working 35 hours per week
* Pension: Civil Service pension arrangements with an employer contribution of 28.97% of basic annual salary
* Clearance Required: CTC security clearance will be processed at job offer stage
Closing Date: 12:00 noon on Wednesday 15 April 2026
Want to make a difference in one of the most influential places in Scotland? Now is your chance!
This is an excellent opportunity to join the Scottish Parliament in a senior role within the Parliamentary Business Directorate.
Reporting to the Director of Parliamentary Business, you’ll lead the Legislation and Parliamentary Operations Group which comprises the Chamber Office (encompassing the following teams: Parliamentary Business, Legislation, Non-Government Bills Unit and Standards & Procedures); as well as the Official Report and Broadcasting Office.
As a principal adviser to the Parliament, you’ll lead on complex procedural and political handling matters. You’ll be a trusted advisor to the Presiding Officer, Clerk/Chief Executive and Director for Parliamentary Business.You’ll work closely with Members – particularly Business Managers – to support the delivery of plenary business.
You’ll have experience of providing high-level procedural advice on the most important issues that the Parliament deals with in relation to its law making and scrutiny functions. Integrity to uphold personal and professional standards will be vital to ensure the impartiality required in this role and forge trusted relationships.
You’ll provide strategic leadership within the Directorate, anticipating and influencing future priorities.
You’ll have outstanding people management skills and proven experience of motivating and inspiring multi-functional teams, capable of leading colleagues confidently through major organisational change.
If you’re looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to contribute to the Parliament’s vision, we’d love to hear from you.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a Minority Ethnic background and Disabled candidates. All appointments will be made on merit. We have a values-based culture of respect and inclusion embedded in our organisation, and everyone has the ability to make a difference.
We offer a great range of benefits including:41.5 leave days (including public holidays), flexible working, paid professional subscriptions, family-friendly policies, Season Ticket advance loans, an onsite gym facility, Health and Wellbeing Schemes including discounted gym membership, a confidential counselling and information service, and the Cycle to Work Scheme.
You’ll also have the opportunity to join the Alpha Civil Service pension scheme, where we’ll offer you an employer contribution of up to 28.97% of your basic salary.
For full information about this role, apply to our website. Please visit the recruitment process for hints and tips on your application.
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