* Hybrid: from Holyrood, Edinburgh and from home
* Closing 7th May 2025
* Advertised from 23rd April 2025
* Our normal working week is 37 hours, and we currently operate a wide variety of work patterns, successfully balancing lifestyle choices with business requirements. All requests for flexible working hours will be seriously considered.
* Permanent. Annual leave: 41.5 days (including public holidays).
Role
Want to work in one of the most influential places in Scotland? Now is your chance!
We’re offering an excellent opportunity to join the Scottish Parliament working as Head of Office within our Participation and Communities Team (PACT).
As Head of PACT, you’ll lead a team of 9 participation specialists. The team provides participation expertise to enable more diverse and under-represented voices to influence the work of the Scottish Parliament, particularly Parliamentary committees as they scrutinise the government and consider legislation.
We’re looking for a skilled leader who can set the strategic direction for the team and inspire and motivate staff to deliver to a high standard. You’ll be an experienced facilitator and communicator, able to build collaborative and influential relationships with internal stakeholders and external community partners. You’ll be able to work creatively in a political environment, balancing the needs of elected members with those of participants to achieve impactful and effective public participation.
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.
Clearance Required: CTC security clearance will be processed at job offer stage.
Application notes
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Closing Date: 11:59 pm on Wednesday 7 May 2025.
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