Project Support Officer

1
C
C / B2 on level transfer
Fixed Term
12 months with the possibility of extension
Full Time
Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata

12th December 2018 at 23:55

TBC

The Role

The Independent Director for Cultural Transformation is being appointed externally to join the Commons Executive Board and to develop and lead the action plan responding to the findings of the Bullying and Harassment of House of Commons Staff report by Dame Laura Cox. The new Director will be responsible for defining and developing the action plan, engaging people at all levels working for the House of Commons and Parliamentary Digital Service.

 

A Project Support Officer and a Lead Adviser are being recruited in advance of the Independent Director to ensure that the Director is able to start working on the action plan as soon as they arrive and to help them work effectively within the parliamentary structures and context.

 

The Project Support Officer role is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and busy team with a real impact on the future of Parliament. It is an excellent opportunity to learn a lot not only about our organisation and different teams, but also about delivering organisational change. The post holder will need to be organised and flexible to adapt to the Independent Director’s plans and approach as this project develops.

 

The Person

The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:

  • A can-do customer focused attitude and an ability to work effectively and flexibly to deliver.

 

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience of building strong working relationships, and collaborating with a range of people.

 

 

  • Proven ability to generate useful fit for purpose working documents, including agendas, clear and accurate notes of working meetings.

 

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.