About the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald

The Office of the Clerk of Tynwald provides a wide range of parliamentary and administrative services. The office is proud to deliver high-quality services to Tynwald and the public, and has a reputation for excellence both on and off the Isle of Man.

You will be joining a small, friendly and professional organisation of just over 30 people who work hard to deliver the wide range of services expected in a modern parliament.

Corporate and Engagement Services is a busy, quality-conscious division who combine the required work on governance and compliance with providing engagement and educational opportunities for both the Manx community and for those visiting the Island in a professional or personal capacity. The team is proud to have the responsibility for the organisation of the Tynwald Ceremony and related events.

Legislative Services are a capable and focused division within the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald who support Members of Tynwald in all three Chambers in the areas of research, committee secretariat and administrative support, the Official Report (Hansard) and other publications.

About the role

The role is part-time (0.5 fte) and for a limited-term of twelve months. The role is an exciting opportunity for a HR professional to work in a small, forward-thinking parliament leading a change project.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate and Engagement Services, you will drive forward improvements to the Human Resource function within the Office. To achieve this, you will undertake a review of our current HR policies and procedures in relation to legislative compliance, performance management and staff development; prepare advice and formulate recommendations for improvement and change; then work with us to implement positive change.

About You

• You will have (or will be working towards) a CIPD qualification.
• You will have knowledge and experience of working within Human Resources, particularly in employment compliance and employee training and development.

• You will have excellent organisational or project-management skills.
• You will have experience of delivering people-focused projects and developing people to be the best they can be.
• You will have leadership experience and enjoy working in a small team.

What we can offer you

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. We are pleased to champion equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and believe this promotes equal opportunity and fairness at work for our employees, and also benefits our working as we hear a wide range of views and experiences while we work together.

We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, subject to meeting the needs of the office and the timeframe for the project. We understand flexible working can benefit employees by improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing in its different forms In your application, please let us know your preferred working hours.

You will receive:

• A competitive salary in line with Public Service Commission pay scales.
• 21 days annual leave (pro rata) and all Manx and UK bank holidays.
• A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue any additional time worked to take as leave.
• Access to the Isle of Man Government’s Learning, Education and Development training facility to support your continuous professional development.

Things to note:

A relocation package and interview expenses are not available for this role.

The position is not superannuable.

How to find out more and apply

To find out more about Tynwald and the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald, please visit our website https://www.tynwald.org.im

A Job Description is available as a linked document. If you would like to learn more and have an informal conversation, please contact Ruth Donnelly, Head of Corporate and Engagement Services: [email protected] or 685500.

If you need any assistance with applying, please contact our reception team on 01624 685500 or by email at [email protected]

Application

An application form is available as a linked document.

To apply, please send a completed application form with a copy of your curriculum vitae to [email protected]

Hard copy applications should be sent to Mr Jonathan King, Clerk of Tynwald, Office of the Clerk of Tynwald, Legislative Buildings, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3PW.

The closing date for applications is: 28th September 2023.

All correspondence will be via the email address you provide on your application.

You will receive an acknowledgement email on receipt of your application and you will be updated on your progress as the recruitment progresses. Please check your Junk Mail and Spam folders to make sure you don’t miss any correspondence.

Interviews and Assessment

Interviews will be held in person the week beginning 9th October 2023.

If you need any assistance, please inform the team on confirmation of your interview.