Committee Specialists, international development and foreign policy – three roles

4
B1
£37,510 per annum
Various
Full Time
Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata

12th January 2020 at 23:55

10, 11, 12 February

The Role

As a policy specialist working in an inclusive, fast-paced organisation at the heart of British democracy, you will be part of a team that provides impartial procedural, policy and research support directly to committees of Members of Parliament holding the Government to account.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues on other committees, the media and outreach teams, the Commons Library, and other parts of the House service, and may have the opportunity to be involved in work on the House’s wider activities.

The Requirements 

Qualifications:

  • A 2:1 degree (or equivalent) or postgraduate qualification, or significant work experience in a relevant policy/scrutiny environment.

Experience

  • Ability to research often unfamiliar topics and rapidly acquire specialist knowledge using a range of sources, to analyse this information and to develop well-argued, evidence-based conclusions.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly, impartially and succinctly to a non-specialist audience.
  • Strong interpersonal, teamwork and negotiating skills to build and maintain a broad range of effective working relationships, including promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

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



This Vacancy is closed to applications.