Hansard Reporter

We are looking for a Hansard Reporter to join Hansard at the House of Lords. This is a part-time position for two days a week and every other Friday. Hansard reporters’ working hours are tied closely to the sitting hours of the House of Lords, so the successful candidate should expect to work unsociable hours as required. A late duty allowance is paid to reflect this., + Reporters produce a substantially verbatim report of parliamentary proceedings in the Chamber, Grand Committee and Select Committees, using a digital audio recording, in accordance with Hansard’s terms of reference in Erskine May and our performance criteria and editing guidelines.
+ Reporters are responsible for logging proceedings in the Chamber, Grand Committee and Select Committees.
+ Reporters proof-read as required and line-manage and support variable hours staff.
If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below., Please ensure a completed proof-reading test is also uploaded to your application - your application cannot be considered without the completed test exercise.
The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. The Administration will also consider flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. For this role we particularly welcome applications from groups which are currently underrepresented within the team, including applications from Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates and candidates with disabilities.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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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In this position you will report proceedings of the House of Lords, including the Chamber, Grand Committee and Select Committees. You will need good attention to detail, excellent written communication skills and the ability to articulate complex arguments clearly and in their political context.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with relevant editorial experience, who has an interest in current affairs, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can work well as part of a wider team. This is an opportunity to work on-site on the Parliamentary Estate, a UNESCO World Heritage site., + Communication and editorial skills: Excellent command of the English language, including the ability to write clearly and accurately. Relevant editorial experience, ideally of parliamentary reporting or in a comparable context, would be a significant advantage.
+ Reporting skills: Ability to comprehend and report complex arguments in their political context.
+ Collaboration and teamwork: Experience of working effectively with others, including challenging, guiding and advocating where necessary, adapting effectively to a range of situations, individuals or groups.
+ Delivering at pace: Ability to work quickly and dependably under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
+ Interest in current affairs: Broad general knowledge and a keen interest in current affairs.
+ Willingness to work unsocial hours: A Late Duty allowance of £1,502 per annum is payable for this requirement.
It would be even better if you had or if you’re willing to learn…
+ Knowledge of and facility with publication processes and IT

What you’ll get in return
+ 30 days’ annual leave (increasing to 35 after one year’s service)
+ Generous pension scheme
+ Discounts from well-known brands and retailers
+ Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme
+ The opportunity to witness history in the making!
The work we do is vital to the House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK Parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to:
+ Make laws
+ Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates
+ Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise