What you'll be doing Join the House of Commons Events Team as an Events Coordinator and take ownership of a varied portfolio of Member-hosted and commercial events around the House. From initial enquiry through to successful delivery, you'll guide clients through the planning journey, creating exceptional experiences within one of the UK's most prestigious venues. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, confident events professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two events are the same. You'll build trusted relationships with MPs, clients and internal teams, translating requirements into seamless event plans while managing deadlines, budgets and operational priorities. You'll coordinate with catering, chefs, security and facilities teams, produce accurate event documentation, and ensure every event meets House policies, security requirements, licensing legislation and venue protocols. You'll also identify commercial opportunities, respond confidently to changing demands and use client feedback to improve services. If you enjoy solving problems, building relationships and delivering outstanding events, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more about working at the House of Commons. Why Join us? In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to: Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.What we're looking for Experience in managing multiple events, end-to-end, simultaneously.Excellent planning & organisational skills, within a fast-paced environment.The ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity & inclusion.Excellent customer service & written and verbal communication skills.The ability to manage sensitive information and stay professional at all times, especially during high-profile events.How to Apply If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and provide evidence against criteria 1 - 3 in the Job Description. More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament Additional Information Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement. 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.
Aug 18, 2026
Full time
What you'll be doing Join the House of Commons Events Team as an Events Coordinator and take ownership of a varied portfolio of Member-hosted and commercial events around the House. From initial enquiry through to successful delivery, you'll guide clients through the planning journey, creating exceptional experiences within one of the UK's most prestigious venues. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, confident events professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two events are the same. You'll build trusted relationships with MPs, clients and internal teams, translating requirements into seamless event plans while managing deadlines, budgets and operational priorities. You'll coordinate with catering, chefs, security and facilities teams, produce accurate event documentation, and ensure every event meets House policies, security requirements, licensing legislation and venue protocols. You'll also identify commercial opportunities, respond confidently to changing demands and use client feedback to improve services. If you enjoy solving problems, building relationships and delivering outstanding events, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more about working at the House of Commons. Why Join us? In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to: Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.What we're looking for Experience in managing multiple events, end-to-end, simultaneously.Excellent planning & organisational skills, within a fast-paced environment.The ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity & inclusion.Excellent customer service & written and verbal communication skills.The ability to manage sensitive information and stay professional at all times, especially during high-profile events.How to Apply If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and provide evidence against criteria 1 - 3 in the Job Description. More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament Additional Information Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement. 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.
What you'll be doing This is an exciting opportunity to join the House of Commons as a Business Administrator. You will provide varied administrative support to the Parliamentary Maintenance Service Team (PMST), in order to help the team operate efficiently and effectively. As a Business Administrator, you will coordinate security passes, organise meetings and diaries, manage shared mailboxes and communications, support new-starter inductions, and assist with purchasing and financial processes. You will also act as a records officer, using systems such as SharePoint, PlanOn, TALs, iTrent and Chronos to maintain accurate information and support colleagues. The role offers excellent variety and the opportunity to work with people across PMST, senior leaders and wider Parliamentary teams. It is particularly rewarding for someone who enjoys organisation, teamwork and problem-solving, while providing the opportunity to develop valuable knowledge of Parliamentary systems and contribute directly to the smooth running of an important function within the House of Commons. Find out more about working at the House of Commons. Why Join us? In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to: Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.What we're looking for Experience in diary management with excellent organisational skills.The ability to build strong working relationships, whilst promoting the principles of equality, diversity & inclusion.The ability to plan & prioritise, take initiative and foster excellent attention to detail under time pressures.Excellent customer service skills when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.How to Apply If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with an 500-word limit. More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament Additional Information Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement. 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.
Aug 18, 2026
Full time
What you'll be doing This is an exciting opportunity to join the House of Commons as a Business Administrator. You will provide varied administrative support to the Parliamentary Maintenance Service Team (PMST), in order to help the team operate efficiently and effectively. As a Business Administrator, you will coordinate security passes, organise meetings and diaries, manage shared mailboxes and communications, support new-starter inductions, and assist with purchasing and financial processes. You will also act as a records officer, using systems such as SharePoint, PlanOn, TALs, iTrent and Chronos to maintain accurate information and support colleagues. The role offers excellent variety and the opportunity to work with people across PMST, senior leaders and wider Parliamentary teams. It is particularly rewarding for someone who enjoys organisation, teamwork and problem-solving, while providing the opportunity to develop valuable knowledge of Parliamentary systems and contribute directly to the smooth running of an important function within the House of Commons. Find out more about working at the House of Commons. Why Join us? In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to: Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.What we're looking for Experience in diary management with excellent organisational skills.The ability to build strong working relationships, whilst promoting the principles of equality, diversity & inclusion.The ability to plan & prioritise, take initiative and foster excellent attention to detail under time pressures.Excellent customer service skills when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.How to Apply If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with an 500-word limit. More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament Additional Information Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement. 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.
What you'll be doing Join the House of Commons Library and help deliver the trusted research and information that supports parliamentary democracy. As an Enquiry Executive in the Economic Policy and Statistics section, you will work alongside subject specialists to provide MPs and their staff with accurate, impartial and accessible information on a wide range of economic and statistical issues. From answering research enquiries to contributing to briefing papers on topical policy issues, your work will directly support Members in carrying out their parliamentary responsibilities. As part of the Research and Information team, you will support specialist researchers across a wide range of economic and statistical topics, including the economy, trade, public spending, skills, incomes, poverty and labour market statistics. Working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will help respond to research enquiries from MPs and their staff, contribute to the production of briefings on topical issues and parliamentary debates, and assist in delivering high-quality information services that are trusted across Parliament and beyond. This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 40% of your time in the office. Find out more about working at the House of Commons. Why Join us? In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to: Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year. Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27% Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns. What we're looking for You are comfortable in dealing with numerical information and spreadsheets and keen to enhance and develop these skills.You are able to use research skills to find and assess appropriate sources. You have experience of finding reliable, accurate and relevant information. You understand the importance of providing impartial and trusted research for MPs.You communicate clearly both orally and in writing and can explain complex information to diverse and non-specialist audiences.You are able to plan, prioritise and organise your own workload to meet deadlines, while maintaining high quality standards.You are able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, and will uphold our principles of equality, diversity, inclusion and political impartiality at all times.How to Apply CV and Criterion 1 (numerical skills) and Criterion 2 (research and analytical skills). To apply for this role, please submit statements responding to the below two questions (up to 500 words per response). In the application form there will be two boxes labelled Criterion 1 and Criterion 2 - write your answers to the questions below in these boxes. Criterion 1: Numerical skills Please give us an example of a time when you used numerical information with spreadsheets or other tools to achieve a goal.What was the situation, what did you do, and what were the results? Please be specific.Criterion 2: Research and analytical skills Please give us an example of a time when you used your research and analytical skills to find reliable, accurate and relevant information.What was the situation, what did you do, and what were the results? Please be specific. Following the application deadline, you will be sent a link to two online tests, on numerical skills and verbal reasoning. These will each take about 30 minutes. If we receive a very large number of applications for this role, it is possible that may need to add additional stages to the recruitment process. We will communicate with you as soon as we can to explain any additional steps. Second stage: Based on our assessment of your answers to the questions in the application form and your performance in the online tests, we may invite you to an in-person day, in London. This will involve an interview and a test, as well as a chance to find out more about Parliament and what we do. The in-person days are expected to take place in late September and will be communicated to you at the earliest possible point. If you are shortlisted for interview, the interview questions will be shared with you in advance. More information on the application process can be found in the Application Support Pack attached. Additional Information Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement. Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances. Information Session As part of the process, we will be running virtual information sessions on MS Teams for you to find out more about this role. These sessions will be on: Wednesday 19 August, 12:00 - 13:00Tuesday 25 August, 13:00 - 14:00To register to attend, please book your slot via Eventbrite here. If you are an internal staff member, please email Georgia Pearse (Recruitment Advisor) to receive the Teams invite.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
What you'll be doing Join the House of Commons Library and help deliver the trusted research and information that supports parliamentary democracy. As an Enquiry Executive in the Economic Policy and Statistics section, you will work alongside subject specialists to provide MPs and their staff with accurate, impartial and accessible information on a wide range of economic and statistical issues. From answering research enquiries to contributing to briefing papers on topical policy issues, your work will directly support Members in carrying out their parliamentary responsibilities. As part of the Research and Information team, you will support specialist researchers across a wide range of economic and statistical topics, including the economy, trade, public spending, skills, incomes, poverty and labour market statistics. Working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will help respond to research enquiries from MPs and their staff, contribute to the production of briefings on topical issues and parliamentary debates, and assist in delivering high-quality information services that are trusted across Parliament and beyond. This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 40% of your time in the office. Find out more about working at the House of Commons. Why Join us? In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to: Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year. Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27% Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns. What we're looking for You are comfortable in dealing with numerical information and spreadsheets and keen to enhance and develop these skills.You are able to use research skills to find and assess appropriate sources. You have experience of finding reliable, accurate and relevant information. You understand the importance of providing impartial and trusted research for MPs.You communicate clearly both orally and in writing and can explain complex information to diverse and non-specialist audiences.You are able to plan, prioritise and organise your own workload to meet deadlines, while maintaining high quality standards.You are able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, and will uphold our principles of equality, diversity, inclusion and political impartiality at all times.How to Apply CV and Criterion 1 (numerical skills) and Criterion 2 (research and analytical skills). To apply for this role, please submit statements responding to the below two questions (up to 500 words per response). In the application form there will be two boxes labelled Criterion 1 and Criterion 2 - write your answers to the questions below in these boxes. Criterion 1: Numerical skills Please give us an example of a time when you used numerical information with spreadsheets or other tools to achieve a goal.What was the situation, what did you do, and what were the results? Please be specific.Criterion 2: Research and analytical skills Please give us an example of a time when you used your research and analytical skills to find reliable, accurate and relevant information.What was the situation, what did you do, and what were the results? Please be specific. Following the application deadline, you will be sent a link to two online tests, on numerical skills and verbal reasoning. These will each take about 30 minutes. If we receive a very large number of applications for this role, it is possible that may need to add additional stages to the recruitment process. We will communicate with you as soon as we can to explain any additional steps. Second stage: Based on our assessment of your answers to the questions in the application form and your performance in the online tests, we may invite you to an in-person day, in London. This will involve an interview and a test, as well as a chance to find out more about Parliament and what we do. The in-person days are expected to take place in late September and will be communicated to you at the earliest possible point. If you are shortlisted for interview, the interview questions will be shared with you in advance. More information on the application process can be found in the Application Support Pack attached. Additional Information Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement. Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances. Information Session As part of the process, we will be running virtual information sessions on MS Teams for you to find out more about this role. These sessions will be on: Wednesday 19 August, 12:00 - 13:00Tuesday 25 August, 13:00 - 14:00To register to attend, please book your slot via Eventbrite here. If you are an internal staff member, please email Georgia Pearse (Recruitment Advisor) to receive the Teams invite.
