Committee Clerk Leader, International ScrutinyParliament

Committee Clerk Leader, International Scrutiny

House of Lords – Committee Office

BELONG HERE. TOGETHER, WE MAKE PARLIAMENT HAPPEN.

As a Committee Clerk Leader, you’ll play an important role in supporting the UK’s parliamentary democracy. Your work will help members carry out their responsibilities effectively — contributing to something bigger than any one role.

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

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

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will support the work of internationally focussed House of Lords select committees which investigate public policy and scrutinise government activity. You will be leading and supporting other staff in the team, and also working directly with certain members of the House.

In particular, you will act as a deputy to the team leader who oversees international committees in the House of Lords. You will lead and oversee committee engagement with inter-parliamentary and international bodies, providing strategic oversight of committee engagement with those institutions. You will also monitor changes and develop proposals relating to the scrutiny of international policy and help guide the international committee team to ensure they are able to continue to provide high-quality support to select committees, particularly in response to any changes to the way in which the House scrutinises international policy. You will need to work closely with staff and members of the House, as well as counterparts in the House’s Interparliamentary Relations Office, the House of Commons, other parliaments, parliamentary assemblies and international institutions.

In this role you will also undertake wider procedural duties in the House of Lords Chamber or Grand Committee, directly supporting the work of the House as it examines legislation, scrutinies government policy and debates current affairs.

What we’re looking for

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

You’ll have:

     1. Leadership and teamwork

• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with an ability to motivate and develop people, and a record of working well in a team.

      2. Planning, delivery and ability to learn

• Strategic ability to lead and oversee the planning and delivery of committee engagement with inter-parliamentary and international bodies, including leading and guiding staff, identifying common objectives and developing proposals for international scrutiny in response to the demands of the House.
• The ability to work well under pressure, manage competing priorities, and a record of learning and using new skills.

      3. Expertise

• Good understanding of Parliament and the House of Lords, and the ability to advise on the procedure and practicalities of House of Lords business, particularly select committee work.

     4. Authority and influencing

• Strong oral communication skills, including the ability to influence and persuade senior stakeholders, working impartially in a political environment.

     5. Written communication

• The ability to draft clearly, concisely and to a high standard, and to support and guide others in the preparation of such work.

For full details, please see the job description.

What you’ll get in return 

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

You’ll 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. 

Ready to apply? 

If you’re looking for an employer where you can belong, grow and thrive, we’d love to hear from you. 

Please complete your online application by 23:59 on Wednesday 11 November 2026.