Participation R&R Workstream Lead (Decant)

The Participation Team works to engage citizens and shape Parliament in the interests of the public. We reach out to communities and audiences across the UK, promoting an understanding of the role and relevance of both Houses, inspiring people to get involved and empowering people to have a voice. 

R&R presents a unique opportunity and a huge challenge in respect of the Participation Team’s work; collaborating with teams across both Houses to maximise these opportunities is a key priority for the Participation team. Three initial workstreams will be established within Participation covering preparations for decant, public access and engagement during R&R and future ambition/planning.

This is a new role to support the work of the Participation team in preparing for Restoration and Renewal. The decant Workstream Lead will be responsible for supporting teams across Participation in planning for and managing the transition to the new arrangements and will act as a liaison across the Participation team ensuring the views, input and expertise of all Participation staff is represented.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for someone with public engagement experience to work across team boundaries and with stakeholders at all levels.

The Person

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively in appropriate styles at all levels, including experience of drafting and developing papers at a senior level.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong, positive relationships and build credibility quickly; experience of successfully working with a range of stakeholders across Parliament

• Proven experience of delivering projects or programmes in the heritage sector; demonstrating the ability to deliver multiple activities or projects simultaneously and across team boundaries.

All applications must be submitted on a House of Commons application form

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found on the job description