Publishing Lead (Operations)

HOUSE OF COMMONS; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The House of Commons is looking for a Publishing Lead (Operations) to manage daily publication processes in a politically charged environment. You will lead a team to ensure the timely production of business papers, focusing on service development and operational excellence within the unique parliamentary setting. Join a collaborative team dedicated to upholding high standards in supporting Parliament's critical work.

Benefits

30 days' annual leave

Civil Service pension with 27% employer contribution

Access to training and development

Flexible working arrangements

Interest free loans for travel

Qualifications

• In-depth experience of publishing systems in a deadline-driven environment.
• Substantial experience managing teams under pressure.
• Strong communication skills with confidence to engage across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Manage publishing production specialists for daily business paper publication.
• Plan resources and oversee daily production schedules.
• Lead service development and ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Publishing systems and workflows

Team management

Customer service

Communication

Influencing skills

Job description

House of Commons

The House of Commons is a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system.

Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• Access to training and development.
• Flexible working.
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction

The Vote Office publishes business-critical Parliamentary documents, as well as sourcing, supplying and advising Members and others on the publications they need to fulfil their duties. Material we publish is relied upon by MPs doing their work holding the Government to account, debating the issues of the day, passing and scrutinising laws and representing their constituents. We are excited to be recruiting to the key Publishing Lead (Operations) role in our Procedural Publishing Unit (PPU).

The Role

As Publishing Lead (Operations), you will manage a team of publishing production specialists to ensure no-fail publication of the House of Commons's business papers each morning. You will plan resources, oversee daily production schedules, troubleshoot operational challenges, and collaborate with colleagues across the House to maintain the high standards required in this unique environment.

You will also play a key role in service development, staff leadership, and continuous improvement, ensuring that publishing operations remain resilient, efficient and responsive to the evolving needs of Parliament.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• In-depth, practical experience of publishing systems and workflows in a high-profile, deadline-driven environment, and the ability to collaborate with digital and technical specialists
• Substantial experience of managing teams under pressure, with a focus on excellent customer service
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to work effectively with colleague at all levels and across multiple disciplines

Next Steps and Additional Information

• Application Form - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria 2-3 in the Job Description.

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description and Additional Information document attached.

If you move through all the stages, the process will likely have three steps:

• Submitting an application
• A Microsoft Teams interview
• A second in-person interview which may include a presentation or test

Due to the current sitting pattern of the House, this role does not work standard business hours: production teams work until around five hours after the rise of the House. A limited level of hybrid working is available for this role.

More information about the House's current sitting pattern can be found in the Information Sheet.

Information Session

To help candidates understand the role, we will be hosting two virtual information sessions to answer your questions.

The sessions will take place via Microsoft Teams. Please see the slots available below:

Dates & Times

23rd June 6.30-7.30 pm.

26th June 1-2 pm

To attend one of the information sessions please register here.

#LI-Onsite