Alex Bruce

Clerk at The Scottish Parliament

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

About

Experienced policy and communications specialist with significant expertise in parliamentary process and procedure and policy specialisms including transport, the EU, low carbon technology, housing and construction, digital connectivity and the rural economy. Past roles include senior policy adviser in the European Parliament, head of government relations for General Motors UK and director and co-founder of Edinburgh-based communications consultancy Orbit Communications.

Experience

  • Clerk at The Scottish Parliament
    Sep 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos

    Currently working in Chamber Office with responsibilities spanning Chamber Desk and Business Team

  • Director at Orbit Communications
    Apr 2011 - Sep 2019 · 8 yrs 6 mos

    Director and Co-Founder of PR and Public Affairs Agency, Orbit Communications Ltd.

  • Senior Account Manager at Indigo (PR) Ltd
    Aug 2008 - Apr 2011 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Head of Government and Community Relations at General Motors UK
    Jul 2005 - Aug 2008 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Strategic engagement with senior politicians and civil servants on key policy issues affecting General Motors operations in the UK; Management of GMUK's community and charity policy, focused around its two UK manufacturing sites, in Luton and Ellesmere Port; Managing political communications around major corporate announcements.

  • ALDE Group Policy Adviser at European Parliament
    Nov 2000 - Jul 2005 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    Coordinating ALDE Group voting in the European Parliament's Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism and Budget Committees; Drafting political resolutions, legislative reports and amendments; Providing background briefings to ALDE Group members and leadership; Managing political negotiations with other political groups and EU institutions.