Northern Ireland Assembly
Parliamentary Reporter
Belfast
Posted 2 days ago
How your CV stacks up
1Upload CV
2Analyse CV
3Improve CV
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Parliamentary Reporter
**Parliamentary Reporter – The Official Report (Hansard) |
The Person
As a Parliamentary Reporter, you must:
- Excel in a fast-paced team environment while maintaining exquisite attention to detail
- Demonstrate exceptional English language skills (including clarity, accuracy, and grammar)
- Communicate confidently and effectively in all situations
- Show a passionate interest in Northern Ireland’s political system and how the Assembly fits into the wider political landscape
- Have strong research and verification skills for complex subjects
About the Role
The Office of the Official Report (Hansard) is responsible for:
- Producing official transcripts of Assembly sittings and committee meetings
- Providing simultaneous interpretation and translation services (particularly Irish)
- Commissioning correction services for post-session editorial review
As a Parliamentary Reporter (Hansard), you will:
- Attend and transcribe all Assembly proceedings (Plenary, Committees, and other miscellaneous events)
- Log contributions accurately, including spoken and off-microphone remarks
- Verify proper names, places, technical terms, and quotations for accuracy
- Edit transcripts in line with parliamentary procedure and Hansard standards
- Clarify ambiguous or inaudible portions through member consultation
- Coordinate with interpreters (when required) to ensure correct reporting of Irish-language contributions
- Provide advisory support to editorial staff on complex terminology
Core Responsibilities
Procedural and Editorial Duties
- Maintain an accurate timesheet of debates, identifying speakers and procedural notes
- Ensure adherence to Office reporting standards, including punctuation, editorial style, and permissibility rules
- Research proper place names, historic events, and jargon for correctness
- Edit transcripts to remove redundancies while preserving speaker intent
- Confirm agency details with members before final publication
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Operational Workload
- Work within strict 75-minute deadlines per session (including late-night sittings)
- Investigate scholarly and governmental sources to resolve discrepancies
- Depute for editorial staff as required
- Abide by Assembly business schedules, which may include unannounced late shifts and invited attendance during recess periods
External Representation
- Represent the Official Report Department at cross-government meetings, including:
- British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly (BIPA)
- Managing documentation and sound files for auditing sessions
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national/international political developments
Other Support Tasks
- Assist in preparing bound volumes of the official report
- Help with indexing, proofreading, and administrative tasks when needed
Remuneration & Working Conditions
- Post based in Parliament Buildings, Belfast
- Hybrid working policy at the discretion of service needs
- Permanent appointment with 37-hour standard week (unbroken duty may extend into nights/weekends)
- Six-month probationary period, including Access NI security checks
- Refer to Assembly timetable for leave approval and timing
Critical Qualifications & Experience
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Applicants must meet one of the following:
Option 1: Formal qualifications + Experience
- Secondary school qualifications (GCSE/GCE ‘O’ levels):
- Grade A–C (A–C equivalents) in four non-language subjects
- Grade A/A in English Language*
- Two years’ cumulative but not necessarily continuous experience in:
- Editing and publishing transcripts
- Research and written report reproduction of complex matters
Option 2: Experience-Only Pathway
- Four years’ cumulative experience in the ingredients listed above.
Note: Applications with qualifications of equivalent value to the stated examples will be considered in good standing.
Selection Process
Stage 1: Job-Related Skills Test
- In-person testing (dates: 27–31 July & 3–7 August 2026).
- Assesses practical English recording abilities and comprehension.
- Passes mark is non-negotiable for proceeding to eligibility sift.
Stage 2: Eligibility Sift
- Results based exclusively on completed application forms (submit by 12:00pm, 24 July 2026).
- Successful candidates will align with essential criteria proven on their form.
Stage 3: Interview
- Dates planned for 1–3 September 2026
- Covers both essential qualifications and Assembly-related skills and behaviours.
Required Format:
- Strictly applications completed online via the official portal.
- No CVs, supporting materials, or late submissions will be reviewed.
- Request further details for process inquiries:
- Phone: 028 9052 1741 |
- Email: recruitment@niassembly.gov.uk
Trusted by 25,000+ job seekers
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Attention to Detail
English Language Skills
Communication
Political Knowledge
Editing
Research
Transcription
Proofreading
Liaising
Time Management
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Public Speaking
Information Management
Cultural Awareness
Technical Writing