Senior Researcher, Public Finance - Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe)

Senior Researcher, Public Finance – Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) Join to apply for the Senior Researcher, Public Finance – Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) role at The Scottish Parliament Senior Researcher, Public Finance – Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Senior Researcher, Public Finance – Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) role at The Scottish Parliament The Scottish Parliament provided pay range This range is provided by The Scottish Parliament. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Senior Researcher, Public Finance – Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) Permanent, Part-time 33.5 hours per week Location: Hybrid working from Holyrood, Edinburgh and from home Clearance Required: CTC security clearance will be processed at job offer stage Want to make a difference in one of the most influential places in Scotland? Now is your chance! This is a great opportunity to join the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) as a Senior Researcher. SPICe comprises a research and information service and supports the scrutiny and legislative functions of the Parliament. We provide impartial, accurate and timely research, information and briefings to Members of the Scottish Parliament, their staff, and Parliamentary staff. Working within the Financial Scrutiny Unit, a team of 7, you’ll be responsible for the Parliament’s work on devolved finances and economic policy. You’ll be involved in answering enquiries on a wide range of subjects, including the Scottish Budget, the UK Budget, policy costings, economic development, the Scottish economy, local government, devolved taxes, climate finance, broadband and tourism. You’ll prepare committee briefings and analysis to help MSPs scrutinise the related policies of the Scottish Government, and you’ll publish briefings and blog articles on relevant issues. We’re looking for an experienced researcher with detailed knowledge of Scottish public finances and an understanding of the principles of policy costings. You’ll be an excellent communicator who is able to produce comprehensive briefings with brevity, accuracy and impartiality, and have a commitment to producing high quality research and analysis. You’ll demonstrate a high level of personal credibility with excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships. 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 candidates with a disability. 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 28.97% of your basic salary. For full information about this role and to apply for this job please visit our careers page. Please visit the recruitment process to further understand our application process and gain some hints and tips on your application. Closing Date: 12 noon on Wednesday 28 May 2025. To apply please the Apply Button Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Part-time Job function Job function Finance and Accounting/Auditing Industries Legislative Offices Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Scottish Parliament by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Financial Analyst” roles. 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