Lindsay's Profile

My main responsibilities involve handling recruitment of staff for the House; this will range from the initial job description and advertising to the arrangements of the selection process, interviews and any letters and documentation required. Our team is involved right up until the successful candidate starts work. Our role involves a lot of administrative tasks and organisation, as well as an ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines.

My job requires good communication and interpersonal skills and a strong grasp of teamwork. I learnt these skills as a chef, but when I wanted a change and to learn something new I found they were easily transferable to recruitment.  Starting at the bottom of the ladder again in a new department was daunting but I was welcomed, encouraged and supported from day one. I now have a new qualification in HR with many more opportunities available to me.

It's been an eye opener working at the House of Commons. I now realise that besides the official duties and history you associate with the Houses of Parliament, it is still a normal place of work with lots of exciting opportunities for everyone.

1997-2000

Attended Thanet College leaving with NVQ's 1,2 and 3 in Catering and Pastry and Bakery

2000

Joined HoC, Facilities Department in Pastry Kitchen as a Commis Chef

2002

Promoted to Demi Chef de Partie

2004

Moved internally to the Department of Resources as a Administration Assistant

2005

Promoted to Assistant HR Adviser

2006

Promoted to HR Adviser