Location
City of Westminster

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£40,998 per annum

About the Role
Join the Education, Children and Young People Hub at the House of Commons as a Select Committee Safeguarding & Witness Support officer, helping committees create safe, supportive and inclusive experiences for witnesses with lived experience. Working primarily with the Justice and Home Affairs and Social Policy committee clusters, you will provide trusted advice on welfare and safeguarding throughout the inquiry process, while supporting teams across the wider Select Committee Team.

This varied role is at the heart of Parliament’s fast-paced committee environment. You will work directly with committee teams to identify and respond to welfare concerns, advise on appropriate support and signposting, and help colleagues confidently engage with witnesses who may be vulnerable or have additional needs. You will also develop and deliver training, improve guidance and resources, and promote consistent best practice across committees.

Working closely with the Safeguarding Team and colleagues across Parliament, you will help ensure concerns are managed sensitively and promptly. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while shaping how Parliament supports witnesses.

Experience
Experience of working within safeguarding frameworks, policies, or regulated environments.

About you
Ability to plan and organise workload to meet tight deadlines, with adaptability to changing priorities.
Ability to build trusted relationships with others, promoting inclusion at all times.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to act impartially and convey information clearly.

Qualifications
Safeguarding qualification at Level 3 or above, or a willingness to complete relevant training or certification.