Policy Apprenticeship – Assistant Parliamentary Clerk
* Salary: £29,180
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Full time, part time or job share basis; flexible working hours can be accommodated.
* Location: London (1 Horse Guards Road)
The Ministerial and Communications Group sits at the heart of the Treasury. The group works on a range of government issues, supporting Ministers through their offices and acting as the Treasury’s external face via the Press Office and Communications team. Treasury’s Parliamentary Unit, a friendly team of six, collaborates with the Chancellor’s and other Private Offices to provide advice, coordinate and support the delivery of the Treasury’s parliamentary business.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare documents and secondary legislation for presentation to Parliament, liaising with officials, the National Archives and House authorities.
* Ensure timely allocation of questions to drafting colleagues in Treasury and HMRC, contributing to a high level of PQ on-time answering rates.
* Monitor the progress of Treasury issues in Parliament; keep Treasury colleagues updated and prepare a weekly forward look of Treasury business in Parliament and the Chancellor’s cabinet briefing on parliamentary business.
* Allocate Lords oral questions to policy teams in the department to answer and clear answers through ministers and special advisers.
* Prepare Written Ministerial Statements for publication in Parliament, ensuring Treasury announcements reach Parliament on time and in the appropriate format.
* Provide support to Treasury ministers and colleagues on other parliamentary matters, fostering flexible and supportive team working and learning about parliamentary and policy work.
Qualifications Required
* Equivalent of Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE Grade C/4 or above).
About You
You will be able to prioritise and organise a diverse workload, work methodically and accurately in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate effectively with others, building positive relationships to achieve high-quality outcomes.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King’s birthday.
* Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours).
* Generous parental and adoption leave packages.
* Defined Benefit pension scheme with 28% employer contributions.
* Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances.
* Active staff networks based on interests and diversity.
As part of the role, you will complete a Level 4 Policy Officer apprenticeship with JGA and meet eligibility requirements for apprenticeship funding.
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