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Education and Engagement Assistant

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Government & Politics
    Education & Teaching
  • London

Requirements

  • - Ability to deliver/present educational content to an audience in an engaging and interactive manner
  • - Ability to work successfully within a team, whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity and inclusion
  • - Experience of delivering excellent customer service in a pressurised visitor environment and prioritise tasks
  • - An understanding of why school visits to Parliament are important

Responsibilities

  • responsibilities will include:
  • Warmly welcoming visiting school groups to Parliament, this includes briefing groups on arrival, informing them of important security and health and safety information.
  • Deliver on-site and online tours and workshops of the Palace of Westminster to groups of young people aged 5-18 and their accompanying adults.
  • Facilitate short introductions to a 15 minute ‘Story of Parliament’ film in the Education Centre immersive space which introduces school visitors to the Palace of Westminster, Parliament, and democracy.
  • Work alongside security and other staff following agreed procedures for efficient access and visitor flow; visitor comfort and safety; and the security of the building.

FAQs

What is the salary for the Education and Engagement Assistant position?

The salary for the Education and Engagement Assistant position is £25,970 per annum pro-rata.

Is the contract permanent?

The contract is fixed term for 12 months with a possibility of an extension and/or permanency.

What is the working pattern for this role?

The working pattern for this role is term-time.

Where is the location of the job?

The job is located on-site at the Parliamentary Estate.

How much annual leave do employees receive?

Employees start with 30 days of annual leave per annum, pro-rata, which increases to 35 days after the first full leave year.

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 2nd October 2024 at 23:55.

When will the interviews be held?

The interviews will be held during the week commencing 14th October.

What are the responsibilities of the Education and Engagement Assistant?

Responsibilities include welcoming visiting school groups, delivering on-site and online tours and workshops, facilitating introductions to educational films, and ensuring safety and security procedures are followed.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to deliver educational content engagingly, work as part of a team, provide excellent customer service in a visitor environment, and understand the importance of school visits to Parliament.

How can I apply for this role?

To apply for this role, you need to submit an application form providing evidence against criteria 2, 3, and 4 outlined in the Job Description.

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Welcome to the official House of Commons LinkedIn. The House of Commons is the democratically elected chamber of the UK Parliament. 650 elected Members of Parliament represent constituents across the UK to check and challenge the work of the Government, make and shape effective laws, debate and make decisions on the big issues of the day, and check and approve Government spending. The House of Commons Service provides expert impartial information to Members of Parliament and the public, and provides essential Parliamentary services such as security, estates management, outreach and catering. We value diversity and have Workplace Equality Networks for women, BAME, and LGBT+ employees.

Benefits

  • 30 days annual leave, rising to 35 days after one year

  • Access to a range of flexible working options, where possible

  • A Parliamentary Health and Wellbeing Service, including access to a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

  • An on-site gym, hairdressers, post office, travel office and cash machines

  • A Defined Contribution Scheme, Partnership, where your benefits are based on contributions and the growth of your pension investment fund. Irrespective of your level of contributions, the House of Lords will pay a minimum of 8% of your salary into your investment fund.

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