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You'll work with politicians from all parties to scrutinise Government policy and support the UK's democratic process. You will learn to command the confidence of MPs or members of the House of Lords by providing them with impartial and assured advice, no matter how challenging the issue may be.
Through a variety of roles you might manage inquiries and evidence sessions for a select committee, or be involved in directly supporting the work of the Commons or Lords Chamber and assisting in the passage of legislation.
You'll be working closely with MPs or members of the House of Lords from day one and will learn the intricacies of how Parliament works. You are likely to find yourself working on high profile select committee inquiries or watching MPs or peers in the Chamber act on advice you've given. You can expect to scrutinise and make recommendations on Government policy, help to facilitate parliamentary debates, and advise members on the best ways to achieve their parliamentary objectives. You will also assist in the management of Parliament and its daily business.
You'll also be on a rota to take divisions (record votes), putting you right in the middle of all that's going on in Parliament, as well as undertaking other tasks to support the running of Parliament's core business.
You will work closely with MPs or members of the House of Lords on a day to day basis and will be expected to build good working relationships with the Chair and members of the Committee you work for.
This scheme will give you the experience and skills you need to develop your potential to be a future leader in the Parliamentary service.
In order to progress off the scheme, you'll apply for promotion. You'll be supported through the process, and when successful, your salary will increase to around £50k. The time it takes to be promoted varies for each individual, but you can expect to be promoted within 2-4 years.
Person specification
you need to be eligible to work in the UK
you need, or expect to have, a 2:1 degree, degree apprenticeship or higher or a post-graduate degree in an economic subject
for mixed degrees, at least 50% should be in economics
Modules must have covered both micro and macroeconomics to qualify
If you graduated more than five years ago then you must have examples of how you have maintained your economic knowledge
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
- Developing Self and Others
Benefits
season ticket loan;
access to a subsidised in-House gym;
childcare vouchers;
access to our workplace equality networks, for support and promotion of inclusion of opportunity across a range of characteristics; and
annual leave starting at 30 days and rising to 35 days after your first full year
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Selection process details
Apply through the FS Website. There are several phases in the application process. Some of these assessments are multimedia in that they present information in video, audio, graphical or visual formats as well as text. The Online Tests consist of Work Style Questionnaires and multimedia Situational Judgement Questionnaires (SJQ). These are multiple-choice assessments. The Work Based Scenarios consist of an online Case Study and Learning Assessments. Both use multimedia and both are multiple choice as well. Additional Information applies for selected schemes only and, depending on the specific schemes you have chosen, there may be additional information to be completed, an intermediate sift process, or a numerical test to take . If you pass these stages then you will be invited to attend a half day Assessment Centre. This will be conducted virtually on line.
The Fast Stream Assessment Centre (FSAC) reflects some of the key elements of a Fast Stream role and will consist of a leadership scenario, a team scenario exercise and and a written scenario. Information will be presented via an app that you will be able to access remotely. Most schemes will then require a final selection stage (with the exception of the Generalist, Human Resources, Cyber Security and Finance schemes). We will ask you to attend this final assessment if you reach the required standard at the assessment centre.
Please note there are no roles available in Northern Ireland
Further Information
Any move to Cabinet Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland/Access NI on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk
For further information on the Access NI confidential checking service telephone: the Access NI Helpline on 0300 200 7888 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email accessni@ani.x.gsi.gov.uk
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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See our vetting charter.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.
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