Committee Researcher

2 months ago

London, United Kingdom House of Commons Full time

Positions 1
- 2

Band / Grade 1
- Sandwich Student

Salary 1
- £24,617 per annum

Contract Type 1
- Sandwich Student

Working Pattern 1
- Full Time

Location 1
- Hybrid (on-site and remote)

Leave entitlement 1
- Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata

Closing Date

11th February 2024 at 23:55

Interview Date(s) 1
- TBC

1

**House of Commons**

The 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:

- Working in and around the Palace of Westminster
- Working closely with MPs of all parties and none
- Learning research skills and access to training and development.
- Flexible working

**Introduction**

You will be working in the Select Committee Team (SCT) supporting the work of a House of Commons Select Committee. Select Committees are cross-party committees of MPs who examine government policy and spending. You can find out what Select Committees are on this website. You will be part of a small team who work collaboratively to support a Committee or Committees.

**The Role**

You will work for one, or possibly two, of the House of Commons’ select committees. You can find out what Select Committees are and what they do by following the link in the previous section. Select Committees generally shadow a government department. If successful you’ll be able to express preferences about the Committee(s) you would prefer to work with, although we cannot guarantee to meet those preferences.

**Some of the responsibilities may include**:

- Write or help write policy information and reports to support the Committee
- Attend Committee meetings
- Accompany Members on visits in the UK (with other Committee staff)

**Skills and Experience**

Undergraduates can be studying any degree but must be on a recognised four-year sandwich/industrial placement course.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

- Ability to work on your own and within a team, whilst building and maintaining good working relationships with a diverse range of people.
- Understanding of the role and work of Parliament and the context in which policy is made.
- Good communication skills; both written and oral.
- Ability to bring together, understand and analyse evidence.

**Next Steps and Additional Information**
- **Application Form**:
More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

As part of the role, we will be hosting virtual insight sessions with our former and current sandwich students.

The sessions will take place via Microsoft Team. Please see the slots available below:

- **Thursday 1st February at 12pm**:

- **Monday 5th February at 12pm**

A Microsoft Teams link to the event will be sent prior to the session.

  • Committee Member, Flatiron Health Uk Research

    4 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Flatiron Health Full time

    We are looking for individuals who are passionate about the potential for real-world evidence (RWE) to accelerate the progress against cancer to join our Flatiron Health UK Research Oversight Committee. Applicants will need to fall into one of the three categories listed below: - Clinical research professionals with experience of using real world data...

  • Nutrition Researcher

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom International Rescue Committee Full time

    The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations...

  • Chair, Ethics Committee

    2 months ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom BMJ Full time

    We are recruiting a new chairperson for the BMJ Ethics Committee. The role begins in 2025, when the tenure of our current chairperson ends.The committee, which was set up in 2000, considers a range of ethical issues including research ethics, the ethics of medical publishing, and ethical issues arising from the work of The BMJ and our portfolio of journals....

  • Charitable Purposes Committee Member

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom DEBRA Full time

    DEBRA is seeking members for its Charitable Purposes Committee to inform to inform and develop the Charity's evolving care and research strategy. Our Charitable Purposes Committee advises our Board of Trustees and is responsible for ensuring that the Charity's resources are used effectively to support our provision of lifelong care and support for sufferers...

  • Locum Committee Clerk

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

    Locum Committee Clerk – Norfolk – Up to £30 per hour Umbrella – Hybrid Working – 3 months initial contract – Full Time (37 per week)Location: NorfolkRate: Up to £30 per hour UmbrellaWorking Hours: Full Time, Hybrid Working, 2 days in the office with committee meetings attendance requiredVenn Group's specialised legal team are in collaboration...

  • Committee & Operations Executive

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom RLP Resourcing Services Full time

    **Hybrid role** This well-respected global organisation based in the City (EC2) is currently seeking a Services Operations Executive to join one of their busy teams supporting the needs of its membership and committees. Reporting to department manager, the Committee & Operations Executive will maintain awareness of the department initiatives and objectives...

  • Trustee and Retail Committee Member

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom Perrett Laver Full time

    The British Heart Foundation is one of the UK’s largest charities and the nation’s leading independent funder of heart and circulatory research in the UK, funding over £100 million of research each year into all heart and circulatory diseases and the things that cause them. We have helped improve and save the lives of many people, but 1 in 4 people in...

  • EDI Committee Chair

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Crosslight Full time

    EDI Committee ChairWe are looking for an EDI Committee Chair who will ensure that EDI-BIIDE runs through all that we do, in a way that aligns with our strategic objectives and our resources.Position: EDI Committee ChairLocation: Remote or London based officeDuration: Initially three years with a potential to extendRemuneration: £5,000 per annum + reasonable...

  • Eo Corporate Services Support Officer

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom Climate Change Committee Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 343147**Salary**: - £30,250 - £33,419- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: - Executive Officer- EO (L)**Contract type**: - Fixed term - Secondment**Length of employment**: - Fixed term - For a period of up to 24 months**Type of role**: - Administration / Corporate...

  • EDI Committee Chair

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom NFP People Limited Part time

    EDI Committee Chair We are looking for an EDI Committee Chair who will ensure that EDI-BIIDE runs through all that we do, in a way that aligns with our strategic objectives and our resources. Position: EDI Committee Chair Location: Remote or London based office Duration: Initially three years with a potential to extend Remuneration: £5,000 per annum +...

  • EDI Committee Chair

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom NFP People Full time

    EDI Committee Chair We are looking for an EDI Committee Chair who will ensure that EDI-BIIDE runs through all that we do, in a way that aligns with our strategic objectives and our resources. Position: EDI Committee Chair Location: Remote or London based office Duration: Initially three years with a potential to extend Remuneration: £5,000 per annum +...

  • EDI Committee Chair

    1 day ago

    London, UK, United Kingdom NFP PEOPLE Full time

    EDI Committee Chair We are looking for an EDI Committee Chair who will ensure that EDI-BIIDE runs through all that we do, in a way that aligns with our strategic objectives and our resources. Position: EDI Committee Chair Location: Remote or London based office Duration: Initially three years with a potential to extend Remuneration: £5,000 per annum +...

  • EDI Committee Chair

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom NFP People Full time

    EDI Committee Chair We are looking for an EDI Committee Chair who will ensure that EDI-BIIDE runs through all that we do, in a way that aligns with our strategic objectives and our resources. Position: EDI Committee Chair Location: Remote or London based office Duration: Initially three years with a potential to extend Remuneration: £5,000 per annum +...

  • EDI Committee Chair

    22 hours ago

    London, United Kingdom NFP People Full time

    EDI Committee ChairAre you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below.We are looking for an EDI Committee Chair who will ensure that EDI-BIIDE runs through all that we do, in a way that aligns with our strategic objectives and our resources.Position: EDI Committee ChairLocation: Remote or London based...

  • EDI Committee Chair

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Not For Profit People Full time

    EDI Committee ChairWe are looking for an EDI Committee Chair who will ensure that EDI-BIIDE runs through all that we do, in a way that aligns with our strategic objectives and our resources.Position: EDI Committee ChairLocation: Remote or London based officeDuration: Initially three years with a potential to extendRemuneration: £5,000 per annum + reasonable...

  • Committee Specialist

    2 months ago

    London, United Kingdom House of Commons Full time

    Positions 1 - 1 Band / Grade 1 - B1 Salary 1 - £41,340 - £47,975 per annum Contract Type 1 - Permanent Working Pattern 1 - Full Time Location 1 - Hybrid (on-site and remote) Leave entitlement 1 - Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata Closing Date 11th February 2024 at 23:55 Interview Date(s) 1 - Likely to be Friday 1st of March on MS...

  • Eo - Finance & Corporate Services Support Officer

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom Climate Change Committee Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 327507**Salary**: - £30,250 - £33,419- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: - Executive Officer- EO (L)**Contract type**: - Fixed Term - Secondment**Length of employment**: - Up to 24 months**Type of role**: - Administration / Corporate Support - Finance - Operational...

  • G6 Team Leader, Climate Change Risk Assessment

    2 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Climate Change Committee Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 345681**Salary**: - £68,944 - £75,235- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: - Grade 6- Grade 6 (L)**Contract type**: - Fixed term - Secondment**Length of employment**: - For a period of up to 2 years**Type of role**: - Analytical**Working pattern**: - Full-time, Job...

  • Knowledge Management

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom International Rescue Committee Full time

    The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations...

  • Air Travel Insolvency Protection Advisory Committee

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority Full time

    **Date**:2 Apr 2024 **Location**: London, GB **Company**:Civil Aviation Authority **Air Travel Insolvency Protection Advisory Committee** **(ATIPAC)** **Seeking Industry Panel Members** Unremunerated 4-year appointments All Committee members are expected to take an active part in ATIPAC’s four half day Committee meetings per year, which are...