Parliamentary Reporter London, England
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As a parliamentary reporter, working to tight deadlines, you will transcribe what MPs say in the Westminster Hall Chamber and in Committees, as well as evidence given by expert witnesses to Select Committees. While our reports are mostly verbatim, you will use your judgment to turn the spoken word into clear written English.
You will be provided with high-quality on-the-job training in what we do and how Parliament works in a course accredited by City, University of London. If you’d like to know more about what it’s like to work for Hansard, take a look at our blog: https://commonshansard.blog.parliament.uk
Some key responsibilities include;
- Using a digital audio recording and notes taken by a colleague, complete accurate reports of five or 10 minutes of debate within strict deadlines to meet Hansard’s production targets (using a typing speed of 60 words per minute, which we will help you to reach by the end of your training period)
- Attend debates in the Westminster Hall Chamber to take clear and accurate notes of what happens, for yourself and colleagues, and to obtain speaking notes and information from MPs and Ministers’ officials.
- Follow Hansard guidance on in-house reporting style and parliamentary procedure
- Check the accuracy of all spellings, names and quotations
- Work with other parliamentary reporters and sub-editors to ensure that reports are accurate and consistent
Person specification
The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:
- The ability to understand complex arguments and report them clearly, and to develop a good understanding of politics and Parliament.
- Strong English language skills, including impeccable spelling and an understanding of sentence structure and grammar.
- The ability to work quickly, independently and flexibly when under pressure, and to meet defined deadlines.
- Good interpersonal skills, and an ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds, upholding our values of inclusion, diversity and acceptance.
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, and able to become proficient quickly in the use of new software systems.
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- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria’s 1-5 in the Job Description.
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Please find attached a proofreading test. We ask that you complete the test and submit it along with your application form on our recruitment portal.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.
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