Careers

Whether you’re looking to work for the Scottish Parliament or a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP), parliamentary business offers an exciting backdrop to our work.

Whatever your specialism, you’ll be delivering meaningful work, making a positive difference to the lives of the people of Scotland.

Our latest vacancies

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Director of Finance

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge at the heart of democracy in Scotland?

Job category: Scottish Parliament Staff
Location: Scottish Parliament (Edinburgh)
Salary range: £123,251 to £135,867
Employer pension contribution rate: 28.97%
Flexitime as standard

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Permanent Head of Participation and Communities Team (PACT)

Job category: *Scottish Parliament Staff

Location: *Scottish Parliament (Edinburgh)

Closing date: 07 May 2025

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Regional Assistant for Ariane Burgess MSP

Job category: MSP Staff

Region: Highlands and Islands

Closing date: 06 May 2025

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See all current vacancies

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Working for the Scottish Parliament

We offer a friendly working environment, the opportunity to develop your career with us and generous flexible benefits

Working for an MSP

MSPs are employers in their own right, and are responsible for the recruitment of their own staff

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The Scottish Parliament's recruitment process

Find out about our recruitment process when applying for a job with the Scottish Parliament

Sustainability and the environment

Learn more about our sustainability goals

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment that welcomes and values diverse backgrounds, thinking, skills and experience

Frequently asked questions

Read answers to our most frequently asked questions

Contact us

We welcome your enquiries about jobs and careers. Please get in touch if you require support with any adjustments to the recruitment process.

If you have any questions about working for the Scottish Parliament or the recruitment process, please email careers@parliament.scot.

If you’d like to discuss a particular MSP Staff role, please have a look at the job listing. You’ll find the best person to contact there.

If you would like to speak to someone in Gaelic: 0131 348 5395 (message service only) Text: 07786 209 888