Programme Assistant (Learn with the Lords)

Job summary

Join the UK Parliament as a Programme Support Assistant and play a vital role in delivering the inspiring Learn with the Lords Programme at the House of Commons. This dynamic role focuses on supporting the day-to-day coordination of educational activities that connect young people aged 7–18 with members of the House of Lords. You will manage bookings, liaise with teachers and parliamentarians, and help facilitate engaging online and in-person Q&A sessions that bring the work of Parliament to life.

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Job description

Working at the heart of UK democracy, you’ll provide high-quality administrative support, coordinate programme logistics, and contribute to impactful youth engagement events reaching over 40,000 students annually. From setting up virtual sessions to supporting events in the Palace of Westminster, this is a unique opportunity to help demystify Parliament and inspire the next generation through meaningful, real-world learning experiences.

Person specification

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise
• Experience of working with a range of IT systems
• Ability to work successfully within a team

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £27,706, House of Commons contributes £8,026 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

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.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

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Selection process details

Application Form - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria 1, 2 and 3 in the Job Description.

More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament

As part of the interview process, you may be asked to complete a test or a task. Further information will be sent to shortlisted candidates.

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.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : recruitment@parliament.uk
• Email : recruitment@parliament.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@parliament.uk

Attachments

Programme Assistant (Learn with the Lords) - Job Description Opens in new window (docx, 951kB)House of Commons Benefits Guide Opens in new window (pdf, 712kB)