Senior Bill Officer
| Posting date: | 23 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £39,384 to £46,715 per year |
| Additional salary information: | National: £39,384 - £43,169 London: £43,007 - £46,715 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2024 |
| Location: | Edinburgh |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 370242/5 |
Summary
The Parliamentary Strategy and Primary Legislation team is accountable for co-ordinating DBTs primary legislation portfolio – including the delivery of legislation to deliver the Department’s objectives. The team is also accountable for designing and delivering the Government’s transparency and scrutiny policy in relation to its ambitious trade agenda.
The Parliamentary Strategy and Primary Legislation team is seeking a talented and ambitious individual to be a Senior Parliamentary Officer at the heart of the dynamic and fast-paced Department for Business and Trade. Your work will contribute to the delivery of key legislation as well as implementation of an effective transparency and scrutiny process.
This role offers exposure to the top-level workings of a Government department and an excellent opportunity to develop and hone the skills required to progress further in the Civil Service.
DBT recognises and promotes an environment that welcomes and values diverse backgrounds, thinking, skills and experience. Having an inclusive organisation, where people are able to bring their ‘whole selves’ to work, enables everyone fulfil their potential and to produce their best work. We promote and encourage a range of flexible working patterns enabling staff to balance home and work responsibilities.
The post-holder will be responsible for providing support to the Deputy Bill Manager in the overall strategic oversight and project management of any bill(s), liaising with policy colleagues, legal advisers, Parliamentary Counsel, with Parliamentary Business and Legislation Secretariat in Cabinet Office and Whips’ offices to help ensure these measures are in place before the end of the Parliamentary session.
The post-holder will have the following responsibilities:
- To assist in the project management each stage of the any bill(s) and ensure all officials know what is expected when and that all documents and products are delivered to time
- Ensuring readiness for the legislative stages of any bill(s) in Parliament
- Assist in maintaining and implementing a thorough and clear engagement and concessions/handling strategy, revising it to take account of political and policy developments as necessary
- Briefing and supporting ministers in the lead up to and during debates in both Houses, ensuring they have confidence in you and the team
- Liaising with all key stakeholders and officials with an interest in the measures to ensure everyone is clear on actions and risks when they arise
- Provide strategic advice on the handling of the measures throughout its passage to Ministers and the centre.
There is a requirement to travel to the London office if you are based in another DBT office listed in the above locations.