The Labour Party is looking to recruit to the role of General Secretary for Scotland. The General Secretary - Scotland is responsible for the effective and efficient organisation of the Scottish Labour Party. The General Secretary will build the organisational capacity necessary to maximise Labour representation at all levels of government. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of the Scottish political landscape and of the Party in Scotland, with substantive experience of providing leadership, and motivating staff and volunteers to achieve tangible business outcomes and targets. This role is in in Regulated Activity and will be subject to an enhanced recruitment process including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with a check of the list of those individuals barred from working with children
Salary: £74,537.65 (gross) per annum, with a fixed sum allowance of £2,608. This role also attracts a car allowance of £5000 (gross per annum), subject to internal checks., We offer a variety of benefits for our employees that include;
* 25-day annual leave (increases to 30 days after 10 years' service), pro-rated for part time staff
* Additional 5 days of leave for the office closure period over Christmas and New Year
* All UK bank holidays
* Up to 10 days of annual leave can be carried over into 2025
* Opportunity to join a CARE (Career Averaged Revalued Earnings) benefit scheme
* Flexible working opportunities
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
* Staff Equality Networks and support: Women's, BAME, Disability & LGBTQ+
* Employee assistance programme
* Cycle to work scheme (now including electric bikes)
* Season ticket loan
* Free eye test and money towards VDU use glasses