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Written Parliamentary Questions Coordinator

4 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Department for Education Full time

Details:

Reference number:

Salary:

- £31,416
Job grade:

  • Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • DFE
  • Strategy Group
    Type of role:
  • Operational Delivery
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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About the job

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Things you need to know

Location

  • City of Westminster, London (region), SW1P 3BTAbout the job

Job summary:


At DfE, we are proud of the commitment we make to diversity and inclusion and of the progress we have made.

We have active & vibrant staff networks, special leave policies and workplace adjustments put in place for those who need them.

We are continuing to build a diverse DfE, in an inclusive environment which nurtures and realises potential in all, at all levels.

Equality and Diversity - Department for Education

We are striving for world-class education, training, care for everyone whatever your background.

For a more productive economy and so everyone has the chance to reach their potential and live a more fulfilled life.

We have a strong culture of inclusion and diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

We aim to develop all our staff to enable them to make a full contribution to meeting the Department's objectives, and to fulfil their own potential.

We promote and support the use of a range of flexible working patterns to help staff to balance home and work


We support this culture though our 11 staff networks, including the BAME, LGBT+ networks to the Carers and EU/EEA Nationals networks.


The Written Parliamentary Question (PQ) team is key to the department's success in communicating with parliament and the outside world.


Written PQ coordinators are responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of Written PQs, from commissioning drafts from policy teams, to liaising with ministerial Private Offices.


We work closely with policy teams across the department, as well as ministers and their private offices, to manage and publish answers to Written PQs.


You will join a supportive, flexible team who are adept at delivering at pace and manage work to tight deadlines.


Job description:


Parliamentary Questions form an essential part of departmental accountability to parliament and are used by Members of both Houses, as well as regularly being featured in the press.


Within the WPQ team, you will establish a good working relationship with a range of stakeholders, including policy teams, special advisers, ministerial private offices, to help problem solve difficult cases.

You should enjoy working with a wide range of different people and know how to get the best out of them individually.

You should be confident to engage and build relationships with stakeholders quickly, and to use negotiation and influencing skills to achieve successful outcomes and timely performance.

Strong organisational and prioritisation skills are essential.

You will help manage our caseload and ensure the team delivers responses to MPs and Peers within short deadlines of between 3 to 10 days.

This role requires a strong attention to detail and an enthusiasm for ensuring work is of the highest standard. You will quality check drafts from policy officials to ensure they are drafted to exceptional standards within tight deadlines. You will ensure drafts effectively convey the position and actions of the department accurately.


You will get the opportunity to contribute to the wider work of the division by offering support and cover to other teams and facilitating continuous improvement work.

You may also have the chance to explore work taking place across the department through shadowing and getting involved in wider networks.


Within this role, in order for the team to effectively meet its parliamentary deadlines, you will work on a 2 week rotating shift pattern with a number of your colleagues on the team.


Week 1:

Week 2:

Person specification:

Essential criteria:

  • Resilience to work under pressure with high volumes, delivering at pace to tight deadlines and an ability to make decisions under pressure
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders across the department, including at a senior level
  • Excellent organisation and time management skills
  • A good level of written English and strong attention to detail
  • A flexible approach to working and supporting colleagues within the team and across the division
  • A strong customer service focus

Behaviours:

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

  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Managing a Quality Service

Benefits:


Applicants currently holding a permanent post in the Civil Service should note that, if successful, their salary on appointment would be determined by the Department's transfer / promotion policies.

As a member of the DfE,