7434 - Diary Manager and Researcher (Scotland Office)
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,312 to £30,011 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 July 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7434 |
Summary
Overview:
Would you like to have an active role in delivering change in Scotland?
This role is to be Diary Manager and Researcher to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State supports the Secretary of State in delivering on the Scotland Office’s four priorities, and by extension on the delivery and communication of the Government’s missions in Scotland.
The Scotland Office supports the Secretary of State in promoting the best interests of Scotland within a stronger United Kingdom. It ensures the people of Scotland are fully and effectively represented at the heart of the UK government, and the UK government’s work is seen and felt in Scotland. As a team, we are all working on:
Delivering programmes to support regional economic growth, implement the Industrial Strategy, and promote ‘Brand Scotland’ overseas
Ensure Scotland is at the centre of the Clean Energy mission and UK Government work to tackle poverty
Demonstrating UK Government is delivering for Scotland by ensuring that mission outcomes are seen and felt in Scotland and by working with the Scottish Government
The Scotland Office
The role is at Executive Officer (EO) level and will be based in the Scotland Office in our Edinburgh site, Queen Elizabeth House. The role comes with an additional allowance, known as a Private Office Allowance, worth an extra £3242 per year.
Please be aware that the Scotland Office is not an employer in its own right. Staff recruited to work at the Scotland Office will be employees of the Ministry of Justice who provide employment services on our behalf.
We strongly encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. The Scotland Office is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible location-based working arrangements, people engagement forums, facilities and services to support people from different backgrounds to have a rewarding career. The post holder will also have an active leadership role across the office and support making it a fantastic and inclusive place to work, championing diversity
The Role
This is an exciting and varied role that will place the successful candidate in a position to have a significant and direct impact on the delivery of the Scotland Office’s priorities, as an integral member of the team supporting the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State.
You will be part of a friendly team of four supporting the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, within a wider Private Office division of 11 people collectively providing support to the Political team (our Ministers and Special Advisers).
The core of the role is the management of the Minister’s diary, liaising with both external stakeholders and with officials in the Scotland Office to ensure that her ministerial business can be conducted smoothly and complements her personal, parliamentary and constituency activities. In addition to these logistical responsibilities, the role holder will also be expected to have a wider strategic oversight of how the Minister is using her time, and to help with the prioritisation of ministerial meetings and direct engagement with external stakeholders.
A key part of the role will be to also take on ad hoc policy, research and administrative support tasks for the Minister. Exact responsibilities will vary depending on the successful candidate and ministerial requirements but may include researching additional detail for a speech being made by the minister, or ensuring that she is aware of relevant reports by public policy organisations working in Scotland.
As the successful candidate progresses, there may be opportunities to take on Private Secretary responsibilities for some elements of the Minister’s portfolio.
Person Specification
We are looking for an ambitious candidate who is keen to develop their skill set in this role, and who would be motivated by an environment where there will be regular opportunities for them to take on additional responsibilities.
The successful candidate will be confident in their ability to prioritise a busy workload and work with Ministers, Special Advisers and colleagues at all levels of seniority.
Excellent communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to remain calm and reliable under pressure are also essential skills, in addition well as strong research skills
Would you like to have an active role in delivering change in Scotland?
This role is to be Diary Manager and Researcher to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State supports the Secretary of State in delivering on the Scotland Office’s four priorities, and by extension on the delivery and communication of the Government’s missions in Scotland.
The Scotland Office supports the Secretary of State in promoting the best interests of Scotland within a stronger United Kingdom. It ensures the people of Scotland are fully and effectively represented at the heart of the UK government, and the UK government’s work is seen and felt in Scotland. As a team, we are all working on:
Delivering programmes to support regional economic growth, implement the Industrial Strategy, and promote ‘Brand Scotland’ overseas
Ensure Scotland is at the centre of the Clean Energy mission and UK Government work to tackle poverty
Demonstrating UK Government is delivering for Scotland by ensuring that mission outcomes are seen and felt in Scotland and by working with the Scottish Government
The Scotland Office
The role is at Executive Officer (EO) level and will be based in the Scotland Office in our Edinburgh site, Queen Elizabeth House. The role comes with an additional allowance, known as a Private Office Allowance, worth an extra £3242 per year.
Please be aware that the Scotland Office is not an employer in its own right. Staff recruited to work at the Scotland Office will be employees of the Ministry of Justice who provide employment services on our behalf.
We strongly encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. The Scotland Office is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible location-based working arrangements, people engagement forums, facilities and services to support people from different backgrounds to have a rewarding career. The post holder will also have an active leadership role across the office and support making it a fantastic and inclusive place to work, championing diversity
The Role
This is an exciting and varied role that will place the successful candidate in a position to have a significant and direct impact on the delivery of the Scotland Office’s priorities, as an integral member of the team supporting the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State.
You will be part of a friendly team of four supporting the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, within a wider Private Office division of 11 people collectively providing support to the Political team (our Ministers and Special Advisers).
The core of the role is the management of the Minister’s diary, liaising with both external stakeholders and with officials in the Scotland Office to ensure that her ministerial business can be conducted smoothly and complements her personal, parliamentary and constituency activities. In addition to these logistical responsibilities, the role holder will also be expected to have a wider strategic oversight of how the Minister is using her time, and to help with the prioritisation of ministerial meetings and direct engagement with external stakeholders.
A key part of the role will be to also take on ad hoc policy, research and administrative support tasks for the Minister. Exact responsibilities will vary depending on the successful candidate and ministerial requirements but may include researching additional detail for a speech being made by the minister, or ensuring that she is aware of relevant reports by public policy organisations working in Scotland.
As the successful candidate progresses, there may be opportunities to take on Private Secretary responsibilities for some elements of the Minister’s portfolio.
Person Specification
We are looking for an ambitious candidate who is keen to develop their skill set in this role, and who would be motivated by an environment where there will be regular opportunities for them to take on additional responsibilities.
The successful candidate will be confident in their ability to prioritise a busy workload and work with Ministers, Special Advisers and colleagues at all levels of seniority.
Excellent communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to remain calm and reliable under pressure are also essential skills, in addition well as strong research skills