A unique opportunity exists for a Research graduate with Graduates for Growth to spearhead the research and development of the graduate voice for Scotland.  The work that you will carry out will be pivotal to changing the shape of the perception and handling of graduates in the Scottish market place.

We believe that too many graduates are under valued, under employed and under financed, and we want to raise the bar in bringing these issues to the fore.   So much so, GfG, having traded for 8 years part funded by Scottish Enterprise, commercialised the company some 3 years ago to engage more widely with the graduate issues.

We are looking for a graduate who has the ability to create, develop and execute campaigns and communicate effectively with the media.  You will excel at carrying out rigorous research, computing statistical information and creating a picture of the graduate status in Scotland.  This is a freelance role in the first instance where we hope that, as a result of the political, commercial and social awareness of the campaign, that the role will become permanent.

Job specification

• Create, develop and plan a research campaign
• Ability to investigate all areas of research pertinent to the graduate market
• Monitor and evaluate public opinion
• Writing press releases, newsletters and mail shots to promote the campaigns
• Monitoring and arranging media coverage
• Draft reports for dissemination to interested parties
• Updating the database and website with information

Person specification

• Passionate about politics and current affairs
• Strong communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Perseverance and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on own initiative

To apply for this position, please register at www.graduatesforgrowth.co.uk , uploading your covering letter and CV to Lorna Pellet.  For further information, please email me at lorna.pellet@graduatesforgrowth.co.uk .  I look forward to meeting you in interview shortly.