Legislative Strategist

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and ambitious individual to join our dynamic team at the Department for Business and Trade as a Senior Parliamentary Officer. This exciting opportunity will enable you to contribute to the delivery of key legislation and implementation of an effective transparency and scrutiny process.

As a Senior Parliamentary Officer, you will be responsible for providing strategic support to the Deputy Bill Manager in overseeing and managing the passage of bills through Parliament. You will work closely with policy colleagues, legal advisers, and other stakeholders to ensure that all measures are in place before the end of the parliamentary session.

The ideal candidate will have excellent stakeholder management and organisational skills, with experience of delivering at pace through others. They will also possess excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to make connections with multiple strands of work to improve overall outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• To assist in project managing each stage of bill(s) and ensuring all officials know what is expected when and that all documents and products are delivered to time
• Ensuring readiness for legislative stages of any bill(s) in Parliament
• Assisting in maintaining and implementing a thorough and clear engagement and concessions/handling strategy, revising it to take account of political and policy developments as necessary
• Briefing and supporting ministers in the lead up to and during debates in both Houses, ensuring they have confidence in you and the team
• Liaising with all key stakeholders and officials with an interest in the measures to ensure everyone is clear on actions and risks when they arise
• Providing strategic advice on the handling of measures throughout its passage to Ministers and the centre

What We Offer

In addition to your salary of £39,384, the Department for Business and Trade contributes £11,409 towards your being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. You will also benefit from learning and development tailored to your role, an environment with flexible working options, and a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.

About Us

The Department for Business and Trade is committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We recognise the challenges that people with protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible and hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities.