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Hansard Reporter (Part-Time, Term-Time)

House of Lords -
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Part-time | Fixed term contract
£46,500 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

English
Presentation skills

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Reference number

472163

Salary

£46,500

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Other

HL7

Contract type

Fixed term

Length of employment

18 months with the possibility of extension/permanency

Type of role

Other

Working pattern

Part-time, Term time working

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Location

London, Westminster

About the job

Job summary

HANSARD REPORTER (PART-TIME TERM-TIME)

House of Lords Hansard

BELONG HERE. TOGETHER, WE MAKE PARLIAMENT HAPPEN.

As a Hansard Reporter, youll play an important role in supporting the UKs parliamentary democracy. Your work will help Members 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

What youll be doing

In this role, youll be part of the team responsible for producing the Official Report (Hansard) the substantially verbatim report of proceedings in the House of Lords Chamber and Grand Committee. The Official Report is also responsible for the production of Select Committee transcripts. As a Hansard Reporter, youll work to tight deadlines and will sometimes be required to work late (past 10 pm) when the pressure of business means that the House sits late. Its a fast-paced environment where you can expect to learn a lot and work as part of a friendly, collaborative team who take great pride in publishing an accurate record of the proceedings of the House of Lords.

Person specification

What were looking for

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

Youll have:

Experience of working effectively with others, adapting to a range of situations.
Excellent English-language skills; clear and accurate written skills.
The ability to comprehend and report complex arguments in their political context, supported by effective research where required.
The ability to work quickly and dependably under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Broad general knowledge and a keen interest in current affairs.
The willingness to work unsocial hours.

It would be even better if you have:

Previous experience in an editorial role.

For full details, please see the job description.

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 .

What youll get in return

Working at the House of Lords means joining a community that values your wellbeing, growth and contribution.

Youll benefit from:

30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after one year)
Generous Civil Service pension scheme
A comprehensive Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme
Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities across diverse professions
The chance to witness democracy in action and work in a place of historic national significance

The work we do is vital to the House of Lords the second chamber of the UK Parliament. It plays a critical role in making laws, scrutinising government, and providing independent expertise on national issues.

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Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

Ready to apply?

If youre looking for an employer where you can belong, grow and thrive, wed love to hear from you.

Please complete your online application by 23:59 on Sunday 26 July 2026.

Please be aware that due to summer recess, candidates are unlikely to receive an update on their application until early September.

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 .

See our vetting charter .

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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