Information about Graduate Positions, Administrative, Executive Positions and Key Support Staff.
Benefits of working for the House of Lords
The Palace of Westminster is a dynamic place and a continuous focus of public interest in the parliamentary process. The House of Lords plays an important part in that process and is an interesting and rewarding place to work.
The work of the staff of the House is varied and the staff themselves are from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. We believe the House benefits greatly from the diversity of its staff and we intend to continue to build upon it.
Benefits available for members of staff include:
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A generous final salary pension scheme
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Interest free season ticket loan after two months service
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Childcare voucher scheme
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6 weeks holiday entitlement per year to be taken during parliamentary recess
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Personal development through learning and development
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Extensive In-house training programme covering history and future of the House as a legislative executive
Diversity and Equality
It is the House of Lords policy that staff shall have equality of opportunity or employment and advancement on the basis of their ability, qualifications and suitability for work. There must be no discrimination on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, colour, disability, religious affiliation or sexual orientation. This policy is in line with Civil Service policy statements, UK legislation on equality of opportunity and equal pay, and European Community law.
Case Studies of Staff Working in the House
Siu
Systems Manager, Hansard
When I joined the Computer Office there were just a handful of Computer users. Today, there are over 600 Peers and staff connected to the network. The need to keep up with their demands and advances in information and communication technology is vital. Fortunately this is well recognised by the House and I am encouraged to attend training courses as an integral part of my development every year. I am currently employed as Systems Manager in the Office of the Editor of the Official Report (Hansard) where speech recognition software has recently been introduced.
Graham
Sous Chef, Refreshment Department
With my City and Guilds catering qualifications I served my apprenticeship at Langan's Brasserie. Following a period working as a Chef with a city firm, I took up a post in the House of Lords Refreshment Department as a Senior Chef de Partie. I Found the work demanding and challenging and after a couple of years I was promoted to Sous Chef in the Banqueting Department. This has really broadened my experience. Working in the Refreshment Department means I am part of a team of some 80 catering staff providing for the Peers, officers and staff of the House in its restaurant outlets. What I like also about this job is that I am able to be creative and feel part of a professional team. It's hard work but very satisfying to know that I am contributing to the running of a prestigious and important organisation.