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Parliament dissolved ahead of election

The Scottish Parliament is now dissolved ahead of the election on Thursday 7 May 2026.

During dissolution, there are no MSPs and no parliamentary business can take place.

For more information, please visit Election 2026

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Careers

Whether you’re looking to work for the Scottish Parliament or a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP), parliamentary business offers an exciting backdrop to our work.

Whatever your specialism, you’ll be delivering meaningful work, making a positive difference to the lives of the people of Scotland.

Our latest vacancies

Solicitor to the Parliament

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge at the heart of democracy in Scotland?

  • Job category: Scottish Parliament Staff
  • Location: Scottish Parliament (Edinburgh)
  • Salary range: £93,094 - £117,042
  • Employer pension contribution rate: 28.97%
  • Flexitime as standard

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We welcome your enquiries about jobs and careers. Please get in touch if you require support with any adjustments to the recruitment process.

If you have any questions about working for the Scottish Parliament or the recruitment process, please email [email protected].

If you’d like to discuss a particular MSP Staff role, please have a look at the job listing. You’ll find the best person to contact there.

If you would like to speak to someone in Gaelic: 0131 348 5395 (message service only) Text: 07786 209 888

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