Select Committee Team Sandwich Student – Committee Researcher

at  House of Commons

Positions
2
Band / Grade
Sandwich Student
Salary
£25,928
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Contract Length
40 weeks
Working Pattern
Full Time
Location
Hybrid (on-site and remote)
Leave entitlement
Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata
Closing Date
26th February 2025 at 23:55
Interview Date(s)
Interviews likely to be the 25 and 26 March.
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SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Undergraduates can be studying any degree but must be on a recognised four-year sandwich/industrial placement course.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Effective interpersonal skills to work well with a diverse range of people from all backgrounds.
• Good communication skills; both written and oral.
• Ability to bring together, understand and analyse evidence.

NEXT STEPS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Application Form - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria 1-4 in the Job Description.
  More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

THE ROLE

You will work for one, or possibly two, of the House of Commons’ select committees. You can find out what select committees are and what they do by following the link in the previous section. Select committees generally shadow a government department. If successful you’ll be able to express preferences about the committee(s) you would prefer to work with, although we cannot guarantee to meet those preferences.
You will work collaboratively as part of the committee team to support the committee, including conducting research and undertaking administrative and organisational tasks relating to committee inquiries or other work. This might include preparing policy information, assisting in writing reports, developing your knowledge of certain subjects covered by the committee, speaking to the committee about subjects you have researched and arranging for experts and other interested people to meet with the committee.

SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Assist committees in deciding what subject to investigate
• Research policy information and write, or help to write, reports to support the committee
• Attend committee hearings
• Accompany Members on visits in the UK (with other committee staff)

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Effective interpersonal skills to work well with a diverse range of people from all backgrounds.
• Good communication skills; both written and oral.
• Ability to bring together, understand and analyse evidence