Policy Caseworker & Researcher
- Full time
- £28,000 – £32,000
- Hybrid: East Kilbride
- Closing 27th March 2026
- Advertised from 3rd March 2026
Role
Provide expert policy support to the MP, leading on key policy areas including responding to policy casework, delivering high‑quality briefings, drafting speeches and PQs, shaping lines to take, and engage stakeholders to progress constituency and national priorities.
Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a small team. Awareness of public policy and strong written skills are essential. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, responsible, able to use initiative and capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines.
Key responsibilities
- Provide responses to policy casework.
- Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure Member is accurately informed on key issues.
- Assist in writing external communications including speeches for the MP.
- Develop and maintain current knowledge on relevant areas of parliamentary business including Motions, legislation, Hansard, debates etc. This would include issues of importance both nationally and in the local constituency.
- Give advice on policy issues.
- Have working knowledge of relevant legislation and upcoming business including how they impact on the constituency.
- Help draft amendments for reports and prepare briefing material.
- Prepare and present briefing notes for committees, press releases, parliamentary questions etc.
- Progress casework as required.
- There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work occasionally.
- To advise and ensure the MP is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House.
- Undertake research on relevant subjects as directed.
- Work with colleagues in communications/casework to identify potential impacts from the research work and disseminate them effectively.
The following skills are essential:
- Excellent research, analytical and writing skills.
- Able to deal with sensitive issues in a confidential and timely manner;
- Ability to work quickly and calmly under pressure in a small team or individually;
- Competent use of IT including proficiency in using Microsoft Office, Outlook, SharePoint, and the internet;
- Good knowledge and understanding of local and national political issues and how Parliament works;
Driving licence essential
Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO). See Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO) page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.
Application notes
Closing Date:27 March 2026
Interview/Start Dates:Interviews will be held on a rolling basis and an appointment may be made before the closing date. An early start date is desirable.
Please send a CV, a covering letter of no more than one page, and an example of written work (for example a briefing note, article, speech, or policy paper) to andrew.kerr@parliament.uk
Corporate Support and Communications Officer
- Full time
- £31,514
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 19th March 2026
We are looking for a Corporate Support & Communications Officer (CSCO).
You will provide high quality communications and administrative support to the Commissioner, Head of Corporate Services and Corporate Services Team. You will report to the Head of Corporate Services.
Excellent communications skills will be required to deal with the diversity of people who contact the office, and an early and effective contribution will be necessary.
The successful applicant will be able to work independently to deliver a range of support services such as:
- Ensuring effective communications
- Maintaining ESC’s website
- Assisting with the management of IT systems
- Managing records
- Providing administrative support to the Commissioner, Head of Corporate Services and Corporate Services Team
- Managing meetings and taking minutes
The successful applicant will also share our values which are that we will act ethically and with empathy, kindness and respect.
This is a full-time, permanent post and pensionable through the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
The successful applicant will be offered a robust and supportive induction, as well as ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Specialist Worker - Refuge
- Full time or Part time
- £28,160
- On site: South Lanarkshire, office base East Kilbride
- Closing 11th March 2026
Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire (WASLER) have delivered domestic abuse services across South Lanarkshire for more than 30 years. We provide an outstanding level of service provision to support the needs of women, children and young people who have experienced, or are presently experiencing domestic abuse.
We are seeking to recruit a suitably experienced, qualified and skilled woman to fulfil the role of Specialist Worker within our Refuge team.
The Specialist Worker - Refuge will provide a high quality and specialist support service to women living in Refuge working to ensure their safety and recovery. Applicants must also be qualified to SVQ level 3, or equivalent in a relevant qualification and registered (or willing to register) with SSSC. Please see the attached job description and person specification for full information of the requirements of the post holder. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Lynsey Queen, Refuge & Crisis Intervention Manager on 01355 249897.
What is on offer for the Specialist Worker – Refuge?
- 25 days annual leave per annum
- 12 public holidays per annum
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
- Training and Development
- Discounted high street shopping vouchers
- 10% pension contribution
- Mileage
We are looking to recruit a MARAC Admin worker (21 hours) to provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to ensure the effective running of the team.
MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference) is a regular meeting to discuss how to help victims at high risk of murder or serious harm. The meeting is attended by domestic abuse specialists who discuss the victim, the family, the perpetrator and share information.
The ideal candidate will be proficient in the use of Microsoft IT packages, have excellent organisational skills and the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team. The ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality is essential.
The salary is £24,699 per annum FTE. This is a part time post (21 hours per week) and is based at our East Kilbride office, hybrid working available.
All candidates must demonstrate knowledge/experience of the causes and issues relating to domestic abuse and the ability to advocate Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire’s feminist philosophy and mission which underpins all our work.
What is on offer for the Marac Admin worker?
- Training and development
- 37 days annual leave per annum (pro rata) – includes 12 public holidays (pro rata)
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted high street shopping vouchers
- 10% pension contribution
- Mileage
Outreach Saoirse Peer Support Worker
- Part time
- £28,160 pro-rata
- On site: Across 4 Localities in South Lanarkshire
- Closing 12th March 2026
The Peer Support Worker will support the delivery team in a range of areas. Saoirse covers South Lanarkshire and is delivered in collaboration between Liber8 Lanarkshire and Woman's Aid South Lanarkshire & East Renfrewshire (WASLER). This is a Fixed Term 2 year post
This service works with women and girls throughout South Lanarkshire who are affected by domestic abuse / violence and alcohol/ substance use – whether they are affected currently, have been in the past, or are at risk. Filling the existing gap in services for this group, this service will help women to keep safe, grow in confidence and feel empowered to re-join their communities as valued, contributing citizens.
If you are passionate about issues affecting women, including substance use and gender-based violence, and have experience of project development and implementation – we’d love to hear from you
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