Details Reference number 383825 Salary £41,340 - £47,975 A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Other B1 Contract type Permanent Business area Speaker's Office Type of role Communications / Marketing Other Working pattern Full-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents * Location * About the job * Benefits * Things you need to know * Apply and further information Location Westminster About the job Job summary House of Commons The House of Commons is a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system. Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community. Introduction The Speaker's Office provides support to the Speaker of the House of Commons in the execution of his official duties. The Office also provides certain administrative functions for other Members of Parliament. Job description This is an exciting role in the Speakers Office supporting the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Speaker (Director of External Affairs) to deliver a range of special events to support the work of the Speaker, aligned with the Speakers priorities. It is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and focussed individual to lead Speakers annual programme of events, delivering against the Speakers External Affairs strategy. You will be responsible for scoping and delivering a range of events that are high quality, purposeful and engaging. You have the opportunity to see events through their complete lifecycle. This role will offer the postholder challenge, variety, and opportunities for development. Some of the responsibilities for this role include: * Manage and deliver the Speakers annual faith event programme supporting the six major world religions of Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Judaism. * Manage and deliver the Speakers annual history month event programme. * Manage and deliver the live UK Youth Parliament Annual Sitting. * Manage and deliver the Speakers annual Armed Force Week events programme. * Lead Speakers Office relationship with Tri Military Holdovers scheme by building relationships with the Royal Navy, Army and RAF. * At request of the Speaker manage and deliver within good event management process any ad hoc events that they wish to take forward. Person specification To be successful in this role you will demonstrate: * A record of accomplishment of delivering practical and effective events and programmes to a high standard with minimal direction and within tight timescales, proactively communicating progress and risks against plans. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to relay information clearly and concisely to different audiences, particularly briefings to senior stakeholders. * Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills - able to build and maintain effective relationships with, and relate to, people at all levels and from diverse backgrounds, displaying good judgement about when to challenge or involve others, seeking alternative views and options. * Ability to work successfully within a team and build professional networks, while role modelling and upholding the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion. * Experience of working in a fast-moving, unpredictable environment showing the ability to be flexible and hands-on when needed to meet operational demand. Demonstrates political sensitivity and is able to exercise independent judgement to maintain the impartiality of the Speakers Office. Benefits Alongside your salary of £41,340, House of Commons contributes £11,976 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: * 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year). * Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. * Access to training and development. * Flexible working. * Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan. Things you need to know Selection process details * CV & Application Form - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit a CV and an application providing evidence against criteria 1-5 in the Job Description. More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description. Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances. We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: * UK nationals * nationals of the Republic of Ireland * nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 * Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service