About the job

Job summary

We are looking for a Researcher (Economics) to join the research team in the Library of the House of Lords. This is a position where you will support the delivery of the Library’s services to Members and will prepare briefings in all areas of policy.

You would be the principal researcher for briefings concerning the economy and related issues such as business, financial regulation, tax policy banking and statistics. The research will be undertaken using a range of resources, contacts in government and external organisations, and will be informed by the applicant’s expert knowledge of the subject. Briefings are circulated to members of the House of Lords and published on the Library website.

You will need to be available to work one evening per week as part of the Library’s evening service rota. This is currently completed from home, for which an annual allowance is payable. Arrangements would be discussed with the successful applicant.

You would have the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis, with a mixture of working from home and working onsite in Parliament.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to write briefings that will be used by members of the House of Lords and will inform debates on the floor of the House. The Library offers a flexible and interesting working environment within Parliament, and the chance to research and write about a wide range of topics.

Job description

You’ll be accountable for:

• Receiving enquiries from individual members in-person, by phone and by email.
• Conducting background research and producing written and oral responses to those enquiries.
• Writing briefing papers on bills and other topics of current parliamentary interest.
• Regular interactions with members and provides a professional and well-informed customer service when on duty on the research desk in the Library.
• Forming good working relationships with members of the House who have a particular interest in economics.

Person specification

What we’re looking for:

• Economics knowledge.
• Ability to write briefings.
• Being able to research and summarise large volumes of information.
• A degree in an economics or related subject that demonstrates knowledge and understanding.

It would be even better if you had or if you’re willing to learn…

• A relevant postgraduate degree.

Benefits

Details of our employee benefits can be found at https://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/offices/lords/lordshro/employee-benefits/

What you’ll get in return:

• 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years’ service).
• Generous pension scheme.
• Discounts from well-known brands and retailers.
• Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme.
• The opportunity to witness history in the making!

Things you need to know

Selection process details

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact HLRecruitment@parliament.uk

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.