A1 Clerk - London, United Kingdom - House of Commons UK Parliament

House of Commons UK Parliament

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Positions

Band / Grade

Salary
- £65,000 per annum

Post Type

Concurrent

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Length

year with the possibility of extension or permanency

Working Pattern

Full Time/Job Share

Leave entitlement

Starting at 30 days per annum, prorata

Pension

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Closing Date

22nd January 2023 at 23:55

Interview Date(s)

We expect interviews to take place on the 1st, 2nd 6th and 7th of February 2023

Additional File

House of Commons Benefits and Support (7).pdfThe House of Commons a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system.

Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House.

They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.

Staff Benefits
In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
Civil Service Pension scheme.
Access to training and development.
Flexible working.
Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction
A1 Clerks are recruited to band rather than post.

If you are successful, you will join a pool of Clerks and will move from time to time between different roles in the Select Committee Team and the Chamber and Participation Team.

The Role

Select Committees work in different ways, and you will choose approaches and methods appropriate to their topics of inquiry and ways of working.

As a Team Leader in the
Select Committee Team you will build on your existing skills and be supported through training, advice and collaborative working with colleagues to deliver the Committee's agreed work programme.

In the
Chamber and Participation Team, you would receive support and training to take on the role of a senior member of staff (and sometimes acting Head of Office)
in one of the procedural offices listed above, giving advice on parliamentary practice and procedure to Members.

Skills and Experience

Ability to motivate teams and manage people inclusively, helping staff to develop their skills, proactively addressing underperformance and delegating effectively. Models and promotes the House's values, including a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Translates aims into practical objectives, managing priorities and workloads within available resources and in line with strategic priorities. Devises pragmatic solutions to complex problems. Anticipates the needs of senior and other stakeholders, devising innovative ways of delivering better services, and sees ideas through to delivery.
Builds and maintains good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including delivering difficult messages to senior stakeholders when necessary.
Communicates complex issues clearly, concisely and in a way that is appropriate to senior audiences, whether orally or in writing. Able to represent the House administration and its values to external audiences, including the wider public. Edits the work of others to ensure clarity and accuracy.

Next Steps

Application Form:

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the
Job Description