Regional and Communications Officer for Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill MSP
Salary: £32,242 - £37,972 per annum
Hours: Full time - The Scottish Green Group operate a 4 day (30 hour) full time work week.
Location: Hybrid, Scottish Parliament and homeworking.
Responsibilities
- Producing materials that effectively convey my aims to the general public and media.
- Keeping up to date with current media developments.
- Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
- Corresponding with constituents and local campaign groups.
- Assisting with high quality press briefings, speeches, presentations and written materials.
- Identifying potential media opportunities.
- Identifying forthcoming events, in turn promoting my work.
- Maintaining information systems to support communications.
- Drafting and posting social media content to update constituents on my parliamentary activities.
- Reviewing social media trends and briefing me on issues of relevance to my parliamentary role.
- Gathering and distributing valuable data that supports my activities.
- Keeping your knowledge of local issues up to date.
- Carrying out research projects.
- Obtaining and compiling relevant research documents from external bodies.
- Preparing and delivering regular briefings and updates.
- Analysing, evaluating and interpreting data and statistics.
- Implementing strategic goals and developing campaign priorities.
- Confirming deliverables are met.
Requirements
- Have an interest in politics with the confidence to represent someone in a media-related capacity.
- Be capable in monitoring media developments and sourcing information from a range of channels.
- Have flexibility using relevant IT skills and writing styles, covering both traditional and newer forms of media.
- Be creative in designing and communicating over a range of formats on different media platforms.
- Have the creative flair and expertise to produce accurate and influential work.
- Have analytical skills with the ability to identify and investigate trends while interpreting data.
- Be a quick learner with the ability to multitask and work within tight timescales.
- Be able to respond flexibly and creatively to range of requests, such as media enquiries and press releases.
- Be a proactive problem solver with the motivation and resilience to adapt and deal with challenges.
How to Apply:
For any questions about the role please contact: Scott.Rutherford2@parliament.scot
Please email your CV and a supporting statement to Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill MSP at kayleigh.kinross-oneill.msp@parliament.scot.
Your supporting statement should outline how you meet the requirements detailed above for this role. Applications that do not include a supporting statement may not be considered. Be sure to include “Regional and Communications Officer - Job Application” in the subject line of your email.
Closing Date: Friday 10th July at 11:59pm.
Interviews are expected to be held on 20th July 2026.