Location
Westminster, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£234,096 per annum

About the Role
This role of Clerk of the House of Commons is an exciting and unique opportunity to contribute to the work of the UK Parliament at the highest level. The Clerk of the House of Commons is an official member of the House of Commons Commission and chairs the Commons Executive Board. The postholder is appointed by the Crown as the chief adviser to the House on matters of parliamentary procedure, privilege and broader constitutional issues.

As Head of the House of Commons Administration of around 4,000 staff, the Clerk provides strategic leadership and is ultimately responsible for the services provided to meet the strategic objectives of the administration of the House, through line management of and delegation to the Director General of the House of Commons.

The Clerk also chairs the House Administration's Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group and must be able to demonstrate a strong personal commitment to those issues.

In addition to the salary, the role offers an attractive package of benefits including generous annual leave starting at 30 days, increasing to 35 days after one year; membership of the Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of around 27%; flexible and hybrid working options where role requirements allow; and enhanced family-friendly policies including parental and caring leave.

Experience
This post requires experience in high-level decision-making and strategic people management, the ability to inspire a diverse workforce, strong interpersonal skills, political impartiality and sensitivity, and detailed knowledge and expert understanding of the practices and procedures of the House of Commons.

The Clerk is often required to give procedural advice without notice to the Speaker, Deputy Speakers, the Leader of the House, the Shadow Leader, Members of the front benches and individual Members of the House, and must be able to draft or explain it quickly, clearly and accurately. Good communication skills and the capacity to respond quickly to fast-moving events with high reputational risks are essential.

About you
You will demonstrate a strong personal commitment to diversity and inclusion. You must be able to work impartially and sensitively within a politically complex environment. The ability to lead strategically and manage a large administration effectively is essential.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but candidates must demonstrate through their application and interview how their experience meets the requirements of the role as detailed in the Job Description and essential criteria.

Application Requirements
Applicants must submit a CV (maximum three sides of A4) detailing full employment history including any unpaid or community activity; a short supporting statement (maximum two sides of A4) evidencing how they meet the role criteria; and the names and contact details of two referees with authoritative and personal knowledge of their achievements.

Applicants must ensure all submissions are factually accurate and anonymised by removing identifiable factors. Use of AI tools is permitted only if truthful and relevant to experience.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 12th May 2026 (midday).