Student Work, Jobs in Edinburgh (with Salaries)

Parliamentary Intern – Lloyd Melville MSP
Scottish National Party (SNP) —Edinburgh
- £14 an hour
- Research
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
Sales Graduate
Skylark Lasers —Edinburgh
- £27,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Engineering
- In-person
Quick apply
British Sign Language Plan Intern (Employ.ed on campus)
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Part-time
- English
- Research
- University
- Employee discount
8d
Compliance Due Diligence INTERNSHIP
Mercy Corps —Edinburgh
- £13.45 an hour
- Writing skills
- English
- Microsoft Office
7d
Experience Intern
Glenmorangie —Edinburgh
- Temporary
9d
2028 Traineeships for Scots Law Students
Turcan Connell —Edinburgh
- Full-time
9d
Student Listening Volunteer
Edinburgh Nighline —Edinburgh
- £1 a year
- No experience needed
- English
- In-person
Quick apply
Tourism & Operations Internship - Erasmus+
Indie Campers —Edinburgh
- English
- Front desk
- Business
Quick apply
Customer Experience and Wholesale Intern
TBCo —Edinburgh
- £13.45 an hour
- Internship
- Communication skills
Quick apply
3d
Operations & Logistics Internship, Amazon Logistics
Amazon EU SARL (UK Branch) —Dunfermline
- Full-time
- English
- Analysis skills
- Business
8d
Student Support Assistant
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) —Broxburn
- £24,607 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
R(D)SVS Student Ambassador
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Part-time
- School
- Flexible schedule
2d
Tutor
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Part-time
- University
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Catering and Events Operations Team Leader
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Café
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
School Catering Assistant
Chartwells —Edinburgh
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Food service experience
- Cash handling
1h
Research Engineer Intern (Multimodal LLM)
Tether Operations Limited —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Remote
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
Catering Assistant
Amey Ltd —Edinburgh
- Serving
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Employee discount
Quick apply
4h
Part-time Tutor
MagiKats Tuition Centre (Livingston) —Livingston
- £11.50 - £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Maths
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
3d
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cold-Water Coral in-Silico Reef Models
Heriot Watt University —Edinburgh
- £37,694 - £47,389 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Research
- Annual leave
Part-time Tutor
MagiKats Tuition Centre (Dunfermline) —Dunfermline
- £11.50 - £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Maths
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
Quick apply

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Parliamentary Intern – Lloyd Melville MSP

Scottish National Party (SNP)
Edinburgh

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Job details

Fixed term contract | Internship
£14 an hour

Qualifications

Stakeholder liaison
UK GDPR
Administrative support experience
Filing
Microsoft Office Suite
Research
Administrative experience
Statistical analysis
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Organisational skills
IT
Data collection
Communication skills

Full job description

Location: Scottish Parliament, Holyrood, Edinburgh
Pay: £14 per hour
Job Details: One day per week, seven hours, during parliamentary sitting periods
Contract: Fixed-term placement from September 2026 until June 2027

Job purpose: Lloyd Melville MSP is looking for a Parliamentary Intern to join his Holyrood office for the 2026–27 parliamentary session. This role offers a university student the opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience of the Scottish Parliament and the day-to-day operation of a busy MSP’s office.

The successful candidate will assist with parliamentary research, communications and general administration while supporting Lloyd in representing his constituents. The post will operate only during parliamentary sitting periods, amounting to approximately 37 working days over the parliamentary year.

Key Responsibilities

Undertaking research into policy areas, parliamentary business and local issues.
Obtaining and compiling relevant research and information from external organisations.
Analysing, evaluating and interpreting data and statistics.
Preparing briefings, updates and other written materials.
Monitoring parliamentary proceedings, current affairs and media developments.
Assisting with the production of speeches, presentations, press materials and parliamentary questions and motions.
Corresponding with constituents, stakeholders and community organisations.
Responding to incoming correspondence and enquiries within agreed timescales.
Coordinating, tracking and monitoring enquiries to ensure that they are handled promptly and professionally.
Providing general administrative and secretarial support.
Maintaining accurate filing systems and office records.
Ensuring that information is handled in accordance with data protection legislation and UK GDPR requirements.

This description is indicative of the nature and level of responsibility associated with this position. It is not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may be required to undertake other reasonable duties as required.

Skills and Experience

(E is Essential, D is Desirable)

Currently studying at a university or other higher education institution (E)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (E)
Strong IT skills and accurate attention to detail (E)
Excellent administrative and organisational skills (E)
Ability to prioritise competing tasks and complete work within agreed timescales (E)
Ability to research, analyse and interpret information accurately (E)
Flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to exercise good judgement and use initiative (E)
Professional, reliable and proactive approach to work (E)
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people and organisations (E)
Knowledge and understanding of current affairs and the Scottish political landscape (D)
Knowledge of parliamentary processes and the work of the Scottish Parliament (D)
Experience of Microsoft Office applications (D)
Experience of research, administration, communications or public-facing work (D)

How to Apply

To apply, please send a one-page CV and a covering letter of no more than 300 words to [email protected] by Wednesday 26 August 2026, setting out why you would like the position and why you believe you are a suitable candidate for the role.

Work Location: In person at the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood, Edinburgh

Constituency Office

Scottish Parliament Building

Horse Wynd

Edinburgh, EH99 1SP

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