We are looking for a Policy Analyst to join our Committee Office at the House of Lords. You will be part of the Committees Scrutiny Unit, which provides high-quality research support and analysis for House of Lords select committees.
As a Policy Analyst in the Committees Scrutiny Unit, you will have the opportunity to support different committees and work across a range of policy areas. You will be assigned a mix of quick turnaround briefing work and longer-term research and policy tasks.
You will be able to work up to three days from home per week (dependent on business needs), and a minimum of two days on-site in Parliament. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a keen interest and prior professional or postgraduate experience in public policy and enjoys working in a fast-paced, dynamic working environment.
You’ll be accountable for:
Preparing briefings for committees Scoping potential future inquiry work Identifying prospective witnesses and preparing possible questions that committee members might ask witnesses Analysing and summarising evidence submitted to committees and drafting briefing notes on key issues Contributing, under the direction of experienced colleagues, to drafting Committee reports If required, attending committee meetings If required, organising seminars, briefings or visits relating to a committee’s workplan What we’re looking for:
2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification/experience. Good knowledge of, and professional or postgraduate experience in policy and the UK public policy environment. The ability to become proficient in new topics quickly. Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to distil large volumes of material into clear, concise, and analytical briefings and reports. Understanding of the political context of the Committee’s work and wider public policy debates. The flexibility and resilience to produce high-quality work to tight and competing deadlines, showing initiative where appropriate. What you’ll get in return:
30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one year’s service) Generous pension scheme Discounts from well-known brands and retailers Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme The opportunity to witness history in the making! The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to: Make laws Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise Please complete your online application by 5pm on Monday 10 February 2025. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us. Job offers are standardly offered at the minimum of the salary range. The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. The Administration will also consider flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. For this role we particularly welcome applications from groups which are currently underrepresented within the team, including applications from Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates and candidates with disabilities.
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Preparing briefings for committees Scoping potential future inquiry work Identifying prospective witnesses and preparing possible questions that committee members might ask witnesses Analysing and summarising evidence submitted to committees and drafting briefing notes on key issues Contributing, under the direction of experienced colleagues, to drafting Committee reports If required, attending committee meetings If required, organising seminars, briefings or visits relating to a committee’s workplan What we’re looking for:
2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification/experience. Good knowledge of, and professional or postgraduate experience in policy and the UK public policy environment. The ability to become proficient in new topics quickly. Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to distil large volumes of material into clear, concise, and analytical briefings and reports. Understanding of the political context of the Committee’s work and wider public policy debates. The flexibility and resilience to produce high-quality work to tight and competing deadlines, showing initiative where appropriate. What you’ll get in return:
30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one year’s service) Generous pension scheme Discounts from well-known brands and retailers Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme The opportunity to witness history in the making! The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to: Make laws Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise Please complete your online application by 5pm on Monday 10 February 2025. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us. Job offers are standardly offered at the minimum of the salary range. The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. The Administration will also consider flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. For this role we particularly welcome applications from groups which are currently underrepresented within the team, including applications from Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates and candidates with disabilities.
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