Business Support Manager

House of Lords -
Westminster

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Permanent | Full-time
£46,500 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Administrative experience
Analysis skills
Presentation skills
Numerical literacy
Financial management
Communication skills
Time management

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Reference number

464698

Salary

£46,500

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Other

HL7

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Administration / Corporate Support

Working pattern

Full-time

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Location

Westminster

About the job

Job summary

As a Business Support Manager in the HR Office, youll play an important role in supporting the UKs parliamentary democracy. Your work will help members of the House of Lords carry out their responsibilities effectively contributing to something bigger than any one role.

Youll be part of a collaborative community, working alongside colleagues from a wide range of professions. Together, we make Parliament happen.

Youll be based on the Parliamentary Estate in Westminster a unique working environment shaped by history and powered by the people who work here today.

Job description

In this role, youll:

Lead for the HR Office on corporate responsibilities including business planning, business continuity, risk management and freedom of information requests.
Provide administrative support to the HR Office Senior Management Team, including responsibility for management meetings and managing the Diary Secretary to the Director.
Oversee the HR Office budgets, including managing the HR Office Admin Network and working closely with the Finance Business Partner on forecasting and end-of-year processes.
Promote a positive working environment, leading on HR away days and other team events, co-ordinating cross-office activities.

Person specification

Were looking for someone who can bring their skills and experience to make a meaningful contribution here.

Youll have:

Personal effectiveness: Excellent organisational and time-management skills, and a high level of initiative with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Administrative skills: Proven administrative skills, with strong attention to detail and a basic understanding of financial management processes and numerical literacy.
Communication skills: Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to produce accurate and clear documents.
Interpersonal skills: The ability to develop effective working relationships and work with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
Professionalism, tact and discretion: Excellent judgement and ability to use tact and discretion at all times.

It would be even better if you have (or are willing to learn):

Corporate requirements: An understanding of corporate governance processes and a demonstrable interest in the work of the House of Lords.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £46,500, House of Lords contributes £13,471 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Details of our employee benefits can be found at https://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/offices/lords/lordshro/employee-benefits/

Youll benefit from:

30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after one year), plus public holidays.
A generous Civil Service pension.
Access to learning and development across a wide range of roles and professions.
Support for your health and wellbeing.
The opportunity to be at the heart of UK parliamentary democracy.

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Artificial intelligence

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Selection process details

We know flexibility matters. Wherever possible, well support working patterns that work for you including hybrid working, job share or adjusted hours. Well be open about whats possible for this role.

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If youre looking for a role where you can belong, grow and make a difference, wed love to hear from you.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check .

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People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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