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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
examines the expenditure, administration and policy of Defra and its associated public bodies.
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
or practical experience. Candidates should have a degree (2:1 or higher), preferably in a relevant
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
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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
and Sport; Health; and Work and Pensions. Although there may be some re-organisation of portfolios
information about the Committee can be found at:
after the candidate is appointed. The Clerk/Advisers prepare briefs and draft Chapters for Reports
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on the documents within their areas of responsibility, and attend Committee meetings to give further
advice orally. The work often has to be done at very short notice and under pressure.
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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
Applications are invited from former senior Civil Servants and others who can demonstrate a
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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.
or negotiating within the EU at a senior level would be an advantage. Strict political impartiality
Closing Date: 01 March 2010. Reference Number: 210003
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
Committee Specialists (x3) £33,354-£41,570 be found at:
www.parliament.uk/treascom
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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
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.
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
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).
sources of information; good interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills;
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.
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