Committee Specialist - Education Policy

Job description

What you'll be doing

As a Committee Specialist, you'll play an important role in supporting the Education Select Committee's work scrutinising government policy and holding decision-makers to account. Working closely with MPs from across the political spectrum, you'll provide impartial policy advice, analysis and briefing on a wide range of issues affecting children, young people and education.

This is a varied and intellectually rewarding role, combining in-depth policy work with the fast pace of parliamentary business. You'll help plan and deliver committee inquiries, engage with experts and stakeholders, draft reports and briefing materials, and support the Committee in responding to emerging issues. Whether contributing to a long-term investigation or preparing for a high-profile evidence session, you'll help ensure the Committee's work is informed, impactful and relevant.

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 40% of your time in the office.

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Why Join us?

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
• Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
• Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.

What we're looking for

• Detailed knowledge of education policy and the wider policy areas covered by the Department for Education, gained through relevant policy, research or scrutiny experience, with the ability to analyse evidence and identify emerging issues.
• Strong understanding of the key organisations, stakeholders and decision-makers in the education sector, and how they influence policy development and scrutiny.
• A naturally curious and analytical thinker who enjoys getting to grips with complex issues, reviewing evidence and turning information into clear, practical insights.
• A strong communicator who can write engaging, high-quality briefing materials and reports, and explain complex topics clearly and confidently to a range of audiences.
• A proactive and organised team player who can balance competing priorities, adapt to changing circumstances and contribute positively to a busy and supportive team environment.
• Sound judgement, professionalism and a commitment to political impartiality, with the ability to handle sensitive issues thoughtfully and provide balanced, evidence-based advice.

How to Apply

if you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and provide evidence against criteria 1-3 in the Job Description. 500 words max per criteria.

More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament

Information Session

We are hosting an information session for this role. This is on the 17th November at 3pm.

Please join using the following link: Information Session

Additional Information

Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

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