The House of Commons is 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.
* 30 days’ annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
* Interest-free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.
Introduction
The Speaker's Office provides support to the Speaker of the House of Commons in the execution of his official duties. The Office also provides certain administrative functions for other Members of Parliament.
The Role
This is an exciting role in the Speaker’s Office supporting the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Speaker (Director of External Affairs) to deliver a range of special events to support the work of the Speaker, aligned with the Speaker’s priorities.
It is an opportunity for a highly organised and focused individual to lead the Speaker’s annual programme of events, delivering against the Speaker’s External Affairs strategy. You will be responsible for scoping and delivering a range of events that are high quality, purposeful, and engaging. This role will offer the postholder challenge, variety, and opportunities for development.
Some of the responsibilities for this role include:
* Manage and deliver the Speaker’s annual faith event programme supporting the six major world religions of Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Judaism.
* Manage and deliver the Speaker’s annual history month event programme.
* Manage and deliver the live UK Youth Parliament Annual Sitting.
* Manage and deliver the Speaker’s annual Armed Force Week events programme.
* Lead the Speaker’s Office relationship with the Tri Military ‘Holdovers’ scheme by building relationships with the Royal Navy, Army, and RAF.
* At the request of the Speaker, manage and deliver within good event management processes any ad hoc events that they wish to take forward.
Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
* A record of accomplishment of delivering practical and effective events and programmes to a high standard with minimal direction and within tight timescales, proactively communicating progress and risks against plans.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to relay information clearly and concisely to different audiences, particularly briefings to senior stakeholders.
* Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills - able to build and maintain effective relationships with, and relate to, people at all levels and from diverse backgrounds, displaying good judgement about when to challenge or involve others, seeking alternative views and options.
* Ability to work successfully within a team and build professional networks, while role modelling and upholding the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* Experience of working in a fast-moving, unpredictable environment showing the ability to be flexible and hands-on when needed to meet operational demand. Demonstrates political sensitivity and is able to exercise independent judgement to maintain the impartiality of the Speaker’s Office.
Next Steps and Additional Information
* CV & Application Form - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit a CV and an application providing evidence against criteria 1-5 in the Job Description.
More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.
Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.
We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.
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