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This is an exciting opportunity for someone to write briefings that will be used by members of the House of Lords and will inform debates on the floor of the House. The Library offers a flexible and interesting working environment within Parliament, and the chance to research and write about a wide range of topics.
You’ll be accountable for:
- Receiving enquiries from individual members in-person, by phone and by email.
- Conducting background research and producing written and oral responses to those enquiries.
- Writing briefing papers on bills and other topics of current parliamentary interest.
- Regular interactions with members and providing a professional and well-informed customer service when on duty on the research desk in the Library.
- Forming good working relationships with members of the House who have a particular interest in economics.
What we’re looking for:
- Economics knowledge.
- Ability to write briefings.
- Being able to research and summarise large volumes of information.
- A degree in an economics or related subject that demonstrates knowledge and understanding.
It would be even better if you had or if you’re willing to learn…
- Practical experience of writing about economics or using economic sources in other roles.
- Evidence of good customer/client service skills.
- Understanding of Parliament and current affairs, particularly matters relating to the House of Lords.
The job description provides full details about the role and what we are looking for. https://lnkd.in/ecuDakyi
The Parliamentary Team is part of the Ministerial and Parliamentary Support Team (MPST), which provides organisational and professional support to DCMS ministers.
MPST sits within the Corporate Strategy Directorate, which provides strategic oversight of the department, including governance, coordinating legislative priorities, and preparing for fiscal events such as the Budget and Spending Reviews.
The Parliamentary Team works closely with ministers and their private offices, special advisers and the wider department to manage the department’s relationship with Parliament.
The Parliamentary Team is a fast-paced and friendly team and offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into all areas of the department’s work and build expertise across a wide range of interesting areas. This includes developing a detailed understanding of how Parliament works and interacts with government – a valuable skill in all civil service roles.
Person specification
The ideal candidate will have the following key skills and experience:
Essential criteria:
- Excellent organisation, prioritisation, time management and relationship building skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; and strong IT skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure, managing competing priorities, and working at pace to deliver high quality outputs
- Strong judgement to manage issues independently and understand when to escalate and how
- Knowledge of how government and Parliament works
Desirable criteria:
- Keen interest in and knowledge of the work of DCMS
We are running an information session where prospective applicants can find out more about the role. This will be hosted by Geoff Johnston and will take place on:
- Thursday 7 August 2025 at 15:00
The session will be an opportunity to hear more about the role, the team and wider directorate and the department. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions.
Please register your interest by filling out this this form by Wednesday 6 August and you will be sent an invitation.
Please note that the session will not be recorded and will not focus on the DCMS recruitment process - please direct any queries that you have on this topic (timelines, reasonable adjustments, onboarding etc) to [email protected]
Do you have an interest in Parliament and how democracy works in the UK?
Look no further! We have an exciting opportunity for you to work within the Top Office Group (TOG) and learn how Ministers, Parliament and senior staff work.
We believe the successful candidate holds a crucial role in our team in ensuring that the Department’s parliamentary priorities are delivered. We expect the post holder to have excellent IT skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. (1 position is a full time role and 1 position is jobshare)
Person specification
Working In Parli Branch Requires
- Self-starters, able to set goals, build opportunities, win support for them and see them through, even during pressure situations.
- People with excellent interpersonal skills, able to express themselves clearly and engage with a diverse set of stakeholders.
- People with sound judgement and analytical skills, able to take evidence-based decisions and calculated risks, with a good demeanour when seeking direction.
- People who are resilient, able to coordinate and progress a broad programme of activities, prioritising among them and delivering to targets.
- People who can operate under pressure, assess situations at pace and provide expert guidance to stakeholders in a diplomatic manner.
- People with good timekeeping and personal time management.
- People with or able to develop a good understanding of the Armed Forces and the Defence sector.
Job Contact
- Name : [email protected]
- Email : [email protected]
- Telephone : 07815 992848
Closing Date: 1 December 2025
Job Title: Special Adviser - Department of Health & Social Care
Working For: Secretary of State for Health & Social Care
Location: London
Salary: See Special Adviser Pay Band information
Length of Contract: Fixed term
Job Details
The Health & Social Care Special Adviser team is expanding. See details of two roles below.
Special Adviser
DHSC is recruiting a new Special Adviser to work with the Ministerial team. The role will work across ministerial offices, providing expert political and communications advice and preparing Ministers for media and parliamentary commitments. You will have sound political judgement, be an outstanding communicator (in person and in writing) and, working with five Ministers, have the ability to prioritise with excellent organisational skills. Knowledge of parliament and an understanding of health and social care policy would be an advantage.
You will be joining a political team who work in one of the busiest departments in Whitehall, delivering on one of the Government's biggest priorities, and helping turn around a valued public service. You will have strong Labour values, and an ability to recognise the benefit an astute special adviser can add to an excellent political and civil servant team.
The salary for this role will fall within Pay Band 1: Junior Special Adviser - £42,525 to £55,650
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Maternity cover: Health & Social Care Special Adviser - Communications
DHSC is recruiting a maternity cover Special Adviser to work with the Secretary of State. The role will focus on providing expert political and communications advice. You will have sound political judgement, be an outstanding communicator (in person and in writing) and have the ability to prioritise with excellent organisational skills. Knowledge of parliament and an understanding of health and social care policy would be an advantage.
You will be joining a political team who work in one of the busiest departments in Whitehall, delivering on one of the Government's biggest priorities, and helping turn around a valued public service. You will have strong Labour values, and an ability to recognise the benefit an astute Special Adviser can add to an excellent political and civil service team.
The salary for this role will fall within Pay Band 2: Special Adviser - £59,850 to £88,200
Closing Date: 1 December 2025
Interview/Start Dates
Application Details
Email [email protected] by 9am on the closing date with your CV and a cover note summarising what you can bring to the team.
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care