Quality & Search Executive

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£25,654 per annum
Permanent
Full Time
Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata

21st October 2018 at 23:55

Interviews are expected to be held on 31st October 2018

The Research and Information team delivers research, enquiry and information services for Members, their staff and House staff. This post is based in the Indexing and Data Management Section (IDMS) of the House of Commons Library. IDMS adds value to parliamentary information: adding subject tags and other metadata to parliamentary material and managing the UK Parliament thesaurus. We're working with colleagues in the Parliamentary Digital Service and with our users make parliamentary information easier to find and re-use.

As the Quality and Search Executive you will be responsible for reviewing the subject indexing and titles added to parliamentary questions published on Parliament’s website. You'll help us to ensure that standards remain high. Indexing helps users retrieve information quickly and accurately, by subject matter. You'll help us to ensure that our approach to subject analysis, vocabulary and data management keeps pace with change and meets users' needs.

The Person

  • Familiarity with the principles of subject indexing (including subject analysis, term selection, avoiding bias) and the management of metadata to improve findability.
  • Good planning and organisational skills. Can prioritise, meet deadlines, and cope with fluctuations in workload. Takes personal responsibility for prioritising workload whilst ensuring a high standard of service.
  • A team player. Able to work collaboratively and inclusively with others, to create a positive environment and making constructive use of skills and experience within the team while upholding the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion.

Benefits

  • Annual leave starting at 30 days pro rata
  • Civil Service Pension scheme
  • Interest-free season ticket loan
  • Discounted membership of the in-house gym

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

This Vacancy is closed to applications.