Committee Operations Officer

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom House of Commons UK Parliament Full time

Positions
- 4

Band / Grade
- C

Salary
- £27,500 - £31,190 per annum

Post Type
- Concurrent

Contract Type
- Permanent

Working Pattern
- Full Time

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

Pension
- Civil Service Pension Scheme

Closing Date

21st February 2023 at 23:55

Interview Date(s)
- provisional 2 March 2023

Additional File
- House of Commons Benefits and Support.pdf**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:

- 30 days’ annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
- Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
- Access to training and development.
- Flexible working.
- Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

**Introduction**

The Select Committee Team (SCT) supports the work of the House of Commons Select Committees. Select Committees are cross-party Committees of MPs who examine government policy and spending. You can find out more about who Select Committees are and what they do here.

**The Role**

Committee Operations Officers in the Select Committee Team are responsible for the day-to-day operational tasks of the committee to which they are assigned. Working as part of a small team, Committee Operations Officers are expected to make sure that operational arrangements are in place for the smooth operation of the committee in all aspects of its work, in what can often be a high-profile work environment.

You are not expected to know everything about the work of Parliament, or how to perform unfamiliar tasks without some training, support and supervision in the early stages.
- Liaison with committee staff, Members of Parliament, Specialist Advisers, witnesses and other stakeholders, as required in relation to administrative arrangements;
- Provide operational support for public engagement events and visits, both in Westminster and outside.

**Skills and Experience**
- Ability to build good working relationship and work inclusively to support colleagues effectively within a team.
- A customer focused approach, with the ability to exercise tact and inclusivity when dealing with a diverse range of customers.
- Ability to produce clear written and oral communication, ensuring that information is accessible for a range of audiences.
- Ability to prioritise own workload to achieve demanding deadlines by careful planning, recognising when to ask for assistance or support.

**Next Steps and Additional Information**

**Application Form**:
The exact range of duties will vary depending on which office and team you are located in. Committee teams are managed by a Team Leader and are comprised of Committee Specialists and operational staff. Some teams also have Second Clerks and/or Senior Committee Specialists with line management responsibilities within the team.

This position sits within a defined pool of similar roles within the Select Committee Team and the Chamber and Participation Team. The post holder can be circulated to any other suitable roles at band C within the circulatable pool to meet business need. Postholders should expect to circulate within 5 years. Circulation has no impact on pay.

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.

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