Job Description

Positions 1


1
Band / Grade 1


B2
Salary 1


\xc2\xa334,980 - \xc2\xa339,396 per annum
Contract Type 1


Permanent
Working Pattern 1


Full Time
Location 1


Mainly Remote (some travel to on-site)
Leave entitlement 1


Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata
Closing Date
3rd December 2023 at 23:55
Interview Date(s) 1


TBC




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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. Staff Benefits In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• 30 days\xe2\x80\x99 annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• Access to training and development.
• Flexible working.
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction The Chamber and Participation Team (CPT) brings together all the disciplines that support the House of Commons Chamber within one coherent structure \xe2\x80\x93 the procedural offices that facilitate the core function of legislating, the operational teams who focus on ensuring that the Chamber runs effectively and efficiently, and the public-facing teams who promote Parliament\xe2\x80\x99s role and seek to engage citizens across the UK with parliamentary business. The Role The holder of this exciting position will deliver inspiring and informative sessions to a range of community and school audiences in a national award-winning team The Education and Engagement Outreach Officer (Wales) will promote the work of UK Parliament in communities and schools across Wales. The community work will focus particularly on those who have had little or no engagement with the work of UK Parliament before. Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Delivering the in-school workshop programme for students aged 7 - 18 within Wales, using appropriate material and resources.
• Developing and managing ongoing relationships with external partners in order to create opportunities for community outreach sessions with audiences who are less likely to engage politically
• Partaking in CPD, training and team meetings with colleagues, to ensure up to date knowledge and understanding of UK Parliament
• Contributing to the development of education resources, to support an expanding education outreach programme with appropriate emphasis on their place in the national curriculum

Skills and Experience To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience of conveying complex information in an accessible way to group audiences of all ages and abilities - whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage challenging situations to bring about a positive outcome.
• Ability to initiate and maintain effective working relationships with schools and community organisations (for example, third sector bodies and networks, campaigning organisations, and community groups)
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with experience of working flexibly and autonomously to deliver against targets and meet deadlines.
• Experience of gathering feedback and implementing changes to improve best practice and outcomes. A commitment to practising continuing professional development.

Next Steps and Additional Information

• Application Form - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria 1-5 in the .

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the . Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances. #LI-Remote