administrative assistant

administrative assistant London, England

House of Commons
Full Time London, England 31190 - 27500 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

administrative

Positions
1
Band / Grade
C
Salary
£27,500 - £31,190 Per Annum
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full Time
Location
Hybrid (on-site and remote)
Leave entitlement
Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata
Closing Date

30th July 2023 at 23:55

Interview Date(s)
Interviews are expected to take place on the 7th or 8th August 2023.
Additional File
House of Commons Benefits and Support.pdf

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’ 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 Commissioner is responsible for monitoring the operation of the House of Commons Code of Conduct and Registers (including investigating alleged breaches).

The Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards (OPCS) supports the Commissioner in carrying out that role and has eleven members of staff.

The Role

The Registry Office Support Assistant will work within a high-profile and fast-paced environment where accuracy, excellent communication skills and organisation skills are essential.

The post will support the Registrar and the two Deputy Registrars in the maintenance and publication of the four Registers. This will involve written communication to Members of Parliament, Members’ Staff and occasionally Members of the House of Lords. The post is also responsible for providing statistics on registration information to the Complaints and Investigation team and the Commissioner.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

  • Being responsible for processing standard registration updates across all four Registers, ensuring the Registers are up to date.
  • Managing the pre-publication processes for the four registers and having the ability to publish them. After the digitisation of the Registers, publication of all four Registers.
  • Regularly collating Register statistics required by the OPCS, working within the remit of their requirements.
  • Provision of support to the Registry Office on the software packages used by the Office.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

  • An understanding and knowledge of the approach to records management. The ability to demonstrate an understanding of records management.
  • Experience of Office 365 applications (especially Excel, Outlook and Sharepoint) and ability to learn new IT skills including database work and content management systems.
  • Ability to produce clear, informative and accessible information for a range of audiences. Good written communication skills, meeting a diverse audience
  • Experience of accurate data entry and the ability to understand and apply rules in relation to record management and register entries.
  • Experience of applying sound judgement to adapt and respond to changing needs and priorities.

Next Steps and Additional Information

If you would like to apply for this role, please submit 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.

administrative assistant
House of Commons

https://www.parliament.uk/about/working/working-for-commons/
London, United Kingdom
Dr John Benger
$25 to $50 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Government
National Services & Agencies
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