Committee Clerk

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HL8
£50,800
 
Fixed Term
Two years with the possibility of extension and/or permanency
Full Time/Job Share
Starting at 30 days per annum
Civil Service Pension Scheme

20th January 2019 at 23:55

Interviews are likely to be held week commencing 28 January 2019.

Background 

The Committee Office provides support for investigative select committees of the House of Lords, currently including the European Union Committee, the Economic Affairs Committee, the Constitution Committee, the Communications Committee, the International Relations Committee, the Science and Technology Committee and the Joint Committee on Human Rights. The Committee Office also supports ad hoc committees and pre and post-legislative scrutiny committees.

The Role 

The Clerk of a Committee takes overall responsibility for the delivery of effective support and advice to that Committee.

The Person 

The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience: 

Communication

  • The ability to draft with minimal supervision both briefing material and Select Committee reports.
  • The ability to produce written work which needs little or no editing.

 Intellectual qualities

  • A broad understanding of the role of Parliament and of current challenges facing the House of Lords (for example, reform, working practices, EU, devolution).
  • Sound judgement and sensitivity to political issues.
  • A track record of learning and using new skills.

 Authority and self-confidence

  • The confidence to influence, persuade and to argue a position in discussion with individual Members or before a Committee.

 Working with others

  • A record of working well in a team (for example listening to the views of others, taking account of their priorities, explaining tasks, fostering initiative and providing support).

 Resilience

  • The ability to work well under pressure and to deliver results quickly when needed.

 More information can be found in the job description.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.