Parliamentary Officer - London, United Kingdom - Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
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3 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £25,310 - £31,825
  • National: £25,310 £27,515; London: £28,510 £31,825
  • A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    Job grade:
  • Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • DESNZ
  • Energy Markets and Supply
  • Policy, Strategy & Private Office
    Type of role:
  • Operational Delivery
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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Job summary:


Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to work in a government department that is at the forefront of current policy making decisions that will impact the UK and beyond? If yes then a career at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you.

Here at DESNZ we are securing the UK's long term energy supply, bringing down energy bills and halving inflation.

We are seizing the opportunities of Net Zero to lead the world in new green industries and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK.

The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference.

Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly it's impactful.

Our Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are Bold, we are Collaborative, we are Inclusive and we Learn.

As a department we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive.


We offer great work benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously.

We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer.

We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.


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Job description:


The DESNZ Parliamentary Unit is offering a great opportunity to be part of an experienced, friendly and inclusive team, working on key parts of Parliament's scrutiny of the department.


The Parliamentary Unit provides a core function for the Department, part of Policy, Strategy and Private Office (PSPO) which works directly with and supports Ministers and their offices.


The team primarily does this by:

  • Acting as the gateway and first point of contact between the Department and the Houses of Parliament.
  • We support Ministers and their Offices by coordinating and supervising their parliamentary obligations.
  • We provide advice and training on Parliament and its processes to the wider Department to improve Parliamentary capability.
  • Acting as a centre of information and expertise on Parliament.
The Unit provides daily and weekly parliamentary business updates, and provides advice to ministers, private office, and officials regarding their interactions with Parliament


This role's primary responsibility will be to administer the department's written Parliamentary Questions (PQs) process, and the department's response to European Parliamentary scrutiny.


This is a great opportunity to work at the heart of the department, across the whole departmental agenda, and gain exposure to ministerial business and Parliament.


Person specification:


  • Written PQs
  • Commission PQ drafts to policy teams
  • Process PQ draft returns and obtaining clearance from Private Office
  • Process incoming and outgoing PQ transfers from other departments
  • Contribute to maintenance of the department's excellent record on timeliness of PQ responses
European (EU) Parliamentary Scrutiny- Administer the department's EU Parliamentary scrutiny process

  • Work with policy teams, the Foreign Office and the Cabinet Office to respond to EU Parliamentary scrutiny
  • Maintain a good relationship with the staff of Parliament's EU scrutiny committees
  • Contribute to maintenance of the good relationship between the department and Parliament's EU scrutiny committees
Wider Parliamentary business support

  • You will also take on additional supportive tasks to assist the wider Parliamentary Unit, within the scope of the grade, when necessary.
    Skills and experience


We would love to hear from you if you have an interest in politics and/or working around ministers and Parliament.

Experience working in or around Parliamentary business is not essential, as training and guidance will be provided.


Behaviours:

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Managing a Quality Service
  • Working Together
  • Making Effective Decisions

Benefits:


  • Alongside your salary of £25,310, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero contributes £6,833 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
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