Positions
1
Band / Grade
SB1A
Salary
£87,000 - £114,000
Post Type
Concurrent (External + Internal)
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Contract Length
The appointment will be for three years in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.
Working Pattern
Full Time
Leave entitlement
Starting at 30 days per annum
Pension
Civil Service Pension Scheme
Closing Date
2nd March 2025 at 23:55
Interview Date(s)
Interviews are expected to be 11th and 12th of March and the second stage w/c 24th of March
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We are looking for the next Lady or Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod.
Black Rod is His Majesty’s Representative within the House of Lords and the Secretary to the Lord Great Chamberlain and Serjeant at Arms. Black Rod’s Department is a significant part of the House of Lords ‘front of house’ for members and the public. The Department plays a significant role in the day-to-day running of the House’s sittings, as well as being responsible for the organisation and delivery of all state occasions and ceremonial events.
As Black Rod, you will be responsible for the delivery of major events, including the State Opening of Parliament and state visits to Westminster. You will lead on business resilience and continuity arrangements for the House of Lords, acting as Lords chair of the bicameral Business Resilience Board and Duty Silver within the Incident Management Framework and working closely with colleagues across parliament.
The postholder has responsibility for facilitating and controlling access to the Chamber and the precincts of the House and maintaining order within them. Black Rod leads Black Rod’s Department as Head of Office and budget holder, supported by the Yeoman Usher (Black Rod’s Deputy), a small team of support staff, and the House of Lords Doorkeepers.
Black Rod is a senior member of the House of Lords Administration, developing strategies and plans to meet the changing needs of the House and its Members, managing their office business plan, risk register and budget, and making an active contribution to the corporate functioning of the House Administration.
If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience of planning and delivering complex projects and deploying and running and participating in high-profile public events working with a range of agencies.
• A proven track record in leading, developing and deploying business continuity and resilience arrangements at a high level.
• Demonstrable strengths in leading, managing and developing a team of staff with a range of skills, including fostering diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent communication skills—oral, written and presentational—and strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Well-developed judgment and an ability to operate effectively and in a calm manner in a complex political environment.
  The job description provides full details about the role and what we are looking for.

Please refer the Job description for details