Senior Education and Engagement Officer (North East)

Job title:

Senior Education and Engagement Officer (North East)

Company

UK Parliament

Job description

Senior Education and Engagement Officer (North East)House of CommonsThe House of Commons is a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK’s thriving democratic system.Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.Staff BenefitsIn addition to your salary, we offer including:

• 30 days’ annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).

with an average employer contribution of 27%. * Access to training and development.

• Flexible working.
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

IntroductionThe Chamber and Participation Team (CPT) brings together all the disciplines that support the House of Commons Chamber within one coherent structure – the procedural offices that facilitate the core function of legislating, the operational teams who focus on ensuring that the Chamber runs effectively and efficiently, and the public-facing Participation teams who promote Parliament’s role and seek to engage citizens across the UK with parliamentary business.The RoleThe Senior Education and Engagement Outreach Officer (North East) role engages and educates the public through face to face and digital delivery.The holder of this exciting position will establish opportunities to deliver inspiring and informative outreach sessions to a range of community and school audiences. There is a particular focus on working with schools, delivering assemblies about how UK Parliament works and how young people can engage with it.Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Organise and deliver engaging sessions about the UK Parliament to schools, colleges, and community groups.
• Expand the outreach program in the North East by building and maintaining links with schools, colleges, and community groups, and identifying new engagement opportunities.
• Liaise with key stakeholders, including MPs, Peers, and their staff.
• Contribute to the evaluation of outreach engagement activities.

Skills and ExperienceTo be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to audiences with varying levels of understanding.
• Proven ability to network and initiate effective working relationships with schools, third sector bodies, campaigning organisations, or community groups in the North East.
• Knowledge and experience in working across educational or community settings, with a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and engaging with diverse audiences.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills for managing bookings, diary, and monitoring information.
• Experience in gathering feedback and implementing improvements, with a commitment to continual professional development.

Next Steps and Additional Information

• Application Form – If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria 1-3. More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.For more information about the role, or for an informal chat, contact (hiring manager)

Expected salary

£34980 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 05:47:49 GMT

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