Scottish External Affairs Liaison – Policy & Government (Hybrid)

SGN; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Maternity leave

Life insurance

Holiday entitlement

Virtual GP

Employee discounts

Job summary

SGN is seeking an External Affairs Officer (Hollyrood) in Scotland with a focus on political engagement, policy monitoring, and stakeholder relations. The role is full-time with hybrid working arrangements and a salary in the £46k–£48k range, reflecting experience and progression.

The successful candidate will support engagement with MSPs, Scottish Ministers, and officials; help shape energy policy discussions; and contribute to SGN’s corporate reputation through strategic briefing and campaign

Qualifications

• Approximately 2–4 years of experience within a political office (MSP/MP office), in-house team, or agency.
• Solid grasp of Scottish parliamentary procedures and the legislative cycle.
• Understanding of how the Scottish Government operates, including decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Supporting political engagement – assist with engagement in Holyrood and the Scottish Government, meetings with Scottish Ministers and officials, and MSP engagement.
• Leading Logistics & Events – plan and deliver SGN presence at Scottish Party Conferences and other key industry events.
• Strategic Stakeholder Mapping – develop and maintain engagement plans with think tanks, NGOs and Scottish Government officials.
• Intelligence and Monitoring – monitor parliamentary activity and produce updates for internal SGN audiences; support responses to consultations.
• Building Brand Profile – lead meetings with backbench MSPs and parliamentary researchers to boost SGN profile; prepare briefing materials for senior engagements.
• Campaign Support – help develop and execute public affairs campaigns to protect and enhance SGN’s reputation.

Job description

SGN is seeking an External Affairs Officer (Hollyrood) in Scotland with a focus on political engagement, policy monitoring, and stakeholder relations. The role is full-time with hybrid working arrangements and a salary in the £46k–£48k range, reflecting experience and progression.

The successful candidate will support engagement with MSPs, Scottish Ministers, and officials; help shape energy policy discussions; and contribute to SGN’s corporate reputation through strategic briefing and campaign