The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK Parliament, independent from the House of Commons. The role of the House of Lords is to scrutinise legislation, investigate, debate and influence policy areas in the public interest, and hold the government to account.
The House of Lords is made up of approximately 800 Members with experience and knowledge from a wide range of occupations and backgrounds. The people who work for the House of Lords support the House in carrying out its duties and perform the range of procedural and corporate functions necessary for the running of the House.
I am the 65th Chief Executive of the House of Lords, or, as I am formally known, the Clerk of the Parliaments. As Clerk of the Parliaments, I chair the Management Board, and with my fellow Board members, we lead and support our colleagues in the delivery of excellent services to the House and its Members to support the UK’s parliamentary democracy. We also work to preserve the Palace of Westminster – home to both Houses of Parliament – for future generations, whilst keeping this iconic building running safely and securely for the thousands of people on site each day. Underpinning our work are our values of respect, inclusivity, professionalism and responsibility.
We are seeking two new external members who will bring complementary skills and experience to the Lords Management Board to provide advice and to support and challenge decisions made about the management and delivery of services in the House of Lords. Your outstanding personal and professional experience will inform the Board’s strategic thinking and your independent insight and perspective will bring constructive challenge and support the Board’s progress and effectiveness.
If you have the knowledge, skills and time to help us continue to deliver excellent services that underpin the effective operation of the House of Lords and its supporting functions, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Simon Burton,
Chair of the Management Board and Clerk of the Parliaments