Policy Analyst, Committees Scrutiny Unit

at  House of Lords

Positions
1
Band / Grade
HL7
Salary
£43,500 per annum
Post Type
Concurrent (External + Internal)
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full Time
Leave entitlement
Starting at 30 days per annum
Pension
Civil Service Pension Scheme
Closing Date
10th February 2025 at 17:00
Interview Date(s)
Interviews and a written test are expected to take place shortly after the closing date. Further information will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
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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

For the full list of responsibilities, please see the attached job description.

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.

• 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 workpla