What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Office, Chamber and Participation Team, HOUSE OF COMMONS position at Guardian Jobs?
What you'll be doing This is a key position within the House of Commons Chamber and Participation Team (CPT) senior management team, reporting to the Clerk Assistant who is also Managing Director of CPT.
The postholder will hold one of the following four key roles: Clerk of the Journals, Clerk of Legislation, Principal Clerk of the Table Office and Chamber Business Team Strategic Director, collectively supporting the Clerk of the House and the Clerk Assistant giving advice on parliamentary practice and procedure.
Benefits
In addition to the ability to manage people and resources, the successful candidate will have the capacity to act on sole charge as a Table Clerk with knowledge and authority, advising the Chair, business managers and others on Chamber business. Detailed knowledge of the procedures and practices of the House, or a similar institution, is essential. We are looking for a senior leader who will role model the House of Commons values in all aspects of their role. Find out more about working at the House of Commons. Why Join us? In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:
Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.
What we're looking for
Detailed knowledge of the procedures and practices of the House, or relevant knowledge of a similar institution, so that the candidate is able to act as the final authority on specific procedural areas Excellent leadership and management skills, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity Ability to analyse complex and evolving situations Capacity to engage, influence and communicate effectively Strategic thinking and planning
How to Apply CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and short supporting statement, each of which should be no longer than two sides of A4. Please ignore the standard text when you get to that section of the application form, which advises you to upload a supporting statement of one page only. The supporting statement should address how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament
Additional Information Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement. Please do not include your name, age, address, email address, telephone number, photograph or details of schools, colleges and universities you attended.
Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.
The postholder will hold one of the following four key roles: Clerk of the Journals, Clerk of Legislation, Principal Clerk of the Table Office and Chamber Business Team Strategic Director, collectively supporting the Clerk of the House and the Clerk Assistant giving advice on parliamentary practice and procedure.
Benefits
In addition to the ability to manage people and resources, the successful candidate will have the capacity to act on sole charge as a Table Clerk with knowledge and authority, advising the Chair, business managers and others on Chamber business. Detailed knowledge of the procedures and practices of the House, or a similar institution, is essential. We are looking for a senior leader who will role model the House of Commons values in all aspects of their role. Find out more about working at the House of Commons. Why Join us? In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:
Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.
What we're looking for
Detailed knowledge of the procedures and practices of the House, or relevant knowledge of a similar institution, so that the candidate is able to act as the final authority on specific procedural areas Excellent leadership and management skills, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity Ability to analyse complex and evolving situations Capacity to engage, influence and communicate effectively Strategic thinking and planning
How to Apply CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and short supporting statement, each of which should be no longer than two sides of A4. Please ignore the standard text when you get to that section of the application form, which advises you to upload a supporting statement of one page only. The supporting statement should address how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament
Additional Information Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement. Please do not include your name, age, address, email address, telephone number, photograph or details of schools, colleges and universities you attended.
Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.