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Department of Chamber and Committee Services
Clerk/Adviser £44,880-£60,054
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee is the cross-party group of MPs that
BusiNess CoNtiNuity awareNess week –
examines the expenditure, administration and policy of Defra and its associated public bodies.
this tiMe it’s gloBal! good PraCtiCe guideliNes 2010
The European Scrutiny Committee examines a wide range of EU documents, including all draft
Further information about the Committee and its work can be found at
www.parliament.uk/efracom.
legislation, and reports on them to the House of Commons, making recommendations for their
further consideration by the House. Information about the Committee can be found at:
Candidates for this post must have a sound knowledge of agricultural policy matters that fall within
www.parliament.uk/parliamentary_committees/european_scrutiny.cfm
the responsibility of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs either from research
The Business Continuity Institute’s Good Practice or practical experience. Candidates should have a degree (2:1 or higher), preferably in a relevant
Guidelines have been rewritten and are currently
The successful candidate will be one of a team of four Clerk/Advisers who between them cover all
subject. Experience or knowledge of EU agricultural policy is desirable.
aspects of the EU’s activities, under the direction of the Clerk of the Committee. The areas covered
Closing Date: 01 March 2010. Reference Number: 210002
going through a Quality Audit process ahead of E \ W K H F X U U H Q W S R V W K R O G H U L Q F O X G H W K H ( 8 U H V S R Q V L E L O L W L H V R I W K H + R P H 2 I ¿ F H D Q G W K H ' H S D U W P H Q W V R I
a planned launch during Business Continuity
Business Innovation and Skills (consumer protection, employment, higher education, regional policy
The Energy and Climate Change Committee examines the expenditure, administration and
and research); Children Schools and Families; Communities and Local Government; Culture, Media
policy of the Department of Energy and Climate Change and its associated public bodies. Further
As a flagship event in the business continuity management calendar, BCAW Awareness Week. Other BCI products that are and Sport; Health; and Work and Pensions. Although there may be some re-organisation of portfolios
information about the Committee can be found at:
presents a perfect opportunity for practitioners to combine forces and reach based on the GPG (examination and training) will
after the candidate is appointed. The Clerk/Advisers prepare briefs and draft Chapters for Reports
http://www.parliament.uk/parliamentary_committees/ecc.cfm
on the documents within their areas of responsibility, and attend Committee meetings to give further
out to new audiences. be reviewed and updated to ensure consistency
advice orally. The work often has to be done at very short notice and under pressure.
& D Q G L G D W H V I R U W K L V S R V W P X V W K D Y H D V R X Q G X Q G H U V W D Q G L Q J R I H Q H U J \ S R O L F \ Z L W K V L J Q L ¿ F D Q W U H O H Y D Q W
Z R U N H [ S H U L H Q F H D Q G D N Q R Z O H G J H R I W K H U R O H V R I W K H N H \ L Q G L Y L G X D O V D Q G R U J D Q L V D W L R Q V L Q W K H ¿ H O G
The BCI is running a number of activities including a full webinar with the Good Practice Guidelines. The post-holder must have an in-depth knowledge of how Government and Parliament work.
Candidates will also have a degree (2:1 or higher), preferably in a relevant subject. A relevant
programme along with providing resources for members to support in-
Applications are invited from former senior Civil Servants and others who can demonstrate a
S R V W J U D G X D W H T X D O L ¿ F D W L R Q Z R X O G E H G H V L U D E O H 7 K H V X F F H V V I X O F D Q G L G D W H Z L O O D G Y L V H W K H & R P P L W W H H
similar range of experience and expertise. Experience of either working within the EU institutions
on energy-related issues, although they may also work on other subjects covered by the Committee.
house activities. A dedicated website provides a central point of call for all or negotiating within the EU at a senior level would be an advantage. Strict political impartiality
Closing Date: 01 March 2010. Reference Number: 210003
information:
www.businesscontinuityawarenessweek.org. BCi 2010 workshoP PrograMMe
is required.
Closing Date: 17 February 2010. Reference Number: 310001
The Treasury Committee examines the expenditure, administration and policy of HM Treasury,
HM Revenue and Customs and associated bodies, including the Financial Services Authority and the
Bank of England (and its Monetary Policy Committee). Further information about the Committee can
Highlights of the week include: Full details on all BCI Workshops are available at:
Committee Specialists (x3) £33,354-£41,570 be found at:
www.parliament.uk/treascom
• A global video conference, sponsored by BT & Polycom, to kick off the
http://www.thebci.org/aboutworkshops.html
‡ ( Q Y L U R Q P H Q W ) R R G D Q G 5 X U D O $ I I D L U V & R P P L W W H H Candidates for this post must have an economics degree (2:1 or higher) or equivalent professional
week;
‡ ( Q H U J \ D Q G & O L P D W H & K D Q J H & R P P L W W H H
Supply Chain Workshop Wednesday 10
T X D O L ¿ F D W L R Q L Q D U H O H Y D Q W V X E M H F W D Q G D S U R Y H Q W U D F N U H F R U G L Q H F R Q R P L F V R U W K H ¿ Q D Q F L D O ¿ H O G D Q G
‡ 7 U H D V X U \ & R P P L W W H H R U D U H O H Y D Q W S R V W J U D G X D W H T X D O L ¿ F D W L R Q & D Q G L G D W H V P X V W D O V R E H I D P L O L D U Z L W K 8 . D Q G L Q W H U Q D W L R Q D O
• A new online BCM Q&A forum;
March, Birmingham
H F R Q R P L F D Q G ¿ Q D Q F L D O S R O L F \ L V V X H V L Q F O X G L Q J N Q R Z O H G J H R I N H \ Q H W Z R U N V R U J D Q L V D W L R Q V D Q G
• A full webinar programme featuring contributions from the World
We have three vacancies for committee specialists. These are excellent opportunities to be involved L Q G L Y L G X D O V L Q W K H ¿ H O G $ Q X Q G H U V W D Q G L Q J R I W K H 8 . S R O L W L F D O V \ V W H P V L V G H V L U D E O H
Economic Forum, Zurich Insurance, eBay and many more;
Exercise Planning Master-Class Week commencing
L Q W K H Z R U N R I 3 D U O L D P H Q W D Q G W R R E V H U Y H S R O L F \ P D N L Q J ¿ U V W K D Q G Closing Date: 01 March 2010. Reference Number: 210001
• The latest research from the BCI on ‘the business case for BCI’; and
24 May, London & R P P L W W H H 6 S H F L D O L V W V D V V L V W W K H Z R U N R I & R P P L W W H H V E \ R U J D Q L V L Q J H Y L G H Q F H Z U L W L Q J E U L H ¿ Q J Excellent service conditions apply: generous annual leave starting at 28 days; a choice of stakeholder
material, drafting Committee reports and conducting analysis in support of the Committees’ inquiries. R U G H ¿ Q H G E H Q H ¿ W S H Q V L R Q V L P L O D U W R E X W G L V W L Q F W I U R P W K H 3 U L Q F L S D O & L Y L O 6 H U Y L F H 3 H Q V L R Q 6 F K H P H
• A roundtable discussion with leading players in the insurance industry,
Crisis Management Week commencing The Committee Specialists will take the lead in running some inquiries and will deal directly with MPs. interest-free season ticket loan; child care vouchers.
hosted by Marsh.
12 July, Leeds
They may accompany the Committee on some UK and overseas visits; and will be expected to build
and maintain relationships with key stakeholders inside and outside Parliament. Visit
houseofcommons-careers.org.uk for an application pack, or write to Hays Public
In addition to the event programme, the BCI will be working intensively with Public Sector Week commencing
Services, 3rd Floor, 1 Southampton Street, London WC2R 0LR. Telephone 020 7520 5988
Candidates must have: strong analytical skills and the ability to distil key issues from a range of (or 020 72408519 voicemail).
the media to reach our target audiences during this period. 13 September, sources of information; good interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills;
The BCI would like to thank the members of the BCI Partnership (www. location TBC
a background in research in a relevant area or relevant practical experience; sensitivity to the political
context of the job; and the ability to work in a politically impartial manner.
bcipartnership.com), without whose support it would not be possible to run
Finance Sector Workshop Week commencing
such an extensive BCAW programme. We would encourage members to visit
29 November, Valuing diversity, equality and fairness
the Virtual Exhibition which can be found on the Partnership website.
London.
readershiP survey – your oPiNioN Matters BCi CoNtiNuiNg ProFessioNal
Valuing diversity, equality and fairness
develoPMeNt
What do you think of your Continuity magazine? Please click on the
Continuity button on the home page of the BCI website at
www.thebci.org The long-awaited Continued Professional
to take part in our readership survey. We will use your responses to guide Development Scheme, developed over the past
the future direction of the publication. two years by the Institute’s Membership Council,
is now available for all Statutory members
(FBCI, MBCI, AMBCI and SBCI) of the Business
Continuity Institute.
exaM statistiCs The rolling three-year scheme enables members
to manage their own personal development plan
The number of candidates sitting the BCI Certificate leading to CBCI and record their learning/achievements based on
has passed 1,250 since its launch two years ago. 20% of candidates the six core BCM competencies. Different types
have achieved the prestigious ‘Pass with Merit’ enabling them to apply of learning methods are encouraged, including
for MBCI, while 55% have been awarded a ‘Pass’. direct study, which may include attending training
courses and conferences, and self directed study
which may include research, reading and writing
a New guide to BCi PartNershiP articles. A key component of the CPD scheme is
reflected outcomes where participants record how
The BCI Partnership has launched a new, simplified structure and a new they have benefited from the CPD hours they have
guide is available explaining the reasons to consider taking corporate recorded.
membership and setting out the benefits and opportunities available. The main idea behind the BCI scheme is that
In brief: CPD is owned by the member and, apart from a
• There is now a single type of partnership called ‘Corporate’ available at framework provided by the Membership Council,
three levels depending on benefits sought and budget availability. the way in which CPD is undertaken is very much
• For those looking to market their products and services to the BCI’s an individual experience.
membership, three sponsorship packages are now available as ‘top ups’ to Access to the CPD scheme is via the BCI
corporate partnership. member portal located on the home page of the
• Existing members of the BCI Partnership will be unaffected by these main BCI website at
www.thebci.org. Members
changes until the renewal of their membership, when they will be able to will need to know their log on details – if you
choose the most appropriate package for their needs. need to be reminded of these details please email
subscriptions@thebci.org. A full Guide to CPD
For your copy of the new guide, please contact Simon Piatt, partner account from the BCI is available on the Home Page of the
manager, at:
simon.piatt@thebci.org / +44 (0) 7800 552726. CPD website.
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