Policy Research Executive for Business for Scotland – Graduate Opportunity

Please pass this opportunity on to anyone you think would like to apply.

Business for Scotland, the pro-independence business network, is expanding our team to boost our new push to increase support for independence.  We are looking to add a new member to our Glasgow city centre based team. The role will involve supplying policy research support to our
spokespeople, academic researchers, media team and the CEO / Head of Policy.

• Researching policy alternatives and examples
• Researching economic statistics, data and press coverage of business policy initiatives
• Attending events on occasion and producing reports
• Developing new campaign and educational materials
• Monitoring national and regional press for relevant information opinion and commentary opportunities
• Supporting wider campaigning activities such as organising social events
• Providing support to our media team in communicating our research

• The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills, experience of writing and research in the political / public affairs area and experience of writing short and concise blogs and articles
• Some experience of helping draft policy-related correspondence and contributing to research projects
• Some experience helping to draft briefings on policy issues

• Advanced written and communication skills
• Ability to work to a brief quickly and effectively and to listen to instructions
• Ability to analyse information from a variety of sources and identify the key themes and messages
• High level of confidence in dealing with facts and figures
• Ability to construct clear and concise arguments
• Working to tight deadlines

To apply, email your CV and a short cover note stating what attracts you to the role to [email protected].  Closing date for applications will be 30th July. Interviews will take place week commencing 1st August and employment will begin as soon as possible following acceptance of the position.