Job Description

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Reference number

416716
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Salary

45,500 - 53,000
45,500 per annum
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Other
HL7###

Contract type

Permanent###

Type of role

Policy###

Working pattern

Full-time###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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London, Westminster

About the job

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Job summary

We are looking for a Policy Analyst to join the Communications and Digital Committee team, based in the House of Lords Committee Office. You will be leading on high-quality research and analysis on multiple areas of public policy, as well as delivering written and verbal briefings and organising evidence sessions with a range of stakeholders.


This is a fascinating and highly rewarding role. You will have the opportunity to work across different policy areas under the umbrella of the media, digital technology and the creative industries; recent inquiries have included large language models, the UK news industry and media literacy. As Policy Analyst, you will help to shape the work of the committee and will work closely with senior stakeholders within Parliament and experts in the field.


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 experience in this policy area and enjoys working in a fast paced, dynamic working environment.

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Job description

You'll be accountable for

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Monitoring key policy and political developments in the areas of the media, digital technology and the creative industries. Suggesting and researching topics to be investigated by the Committee and writing inquiry scoping notes. Identifying and contacting prospective oral evidence witnesses, and preparing possible questions that Committee members might put to them. Drafting background briefing on key issues. Analysing and summarising evidence submitted to the Committee. Attending committee meetings, and briefing the chair and members of the Committee orally. Working with the clerk to draft committee reports and correspondence. Liaising with a range of people with an interest in the Committee's work, and maintaining a network of contacts. Providing other support as required, such as helping to organise visits and events with members of the public.

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

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Person specification

What we're looking for

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2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification/experience. Good knowledge and professional or postgraduate experience of policy relating to at least two of the areas covered by the Committee (the media, digital technology and the creative industries), 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.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 45,500, House of Lords contributes 13,181 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

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Selection process details

What you'll get in return

30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one year's service) Generous pension scheme Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme The opportunity to witness history in the making!

The work we do is vital to the 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 23.55 on Sunday 27th July 2025.


If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact hlrecruitment@parliament.uk or call 0207 219 5973.


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 with diverse characteristics, including different ages, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.



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 .



See our vetting charter .
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) 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
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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
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.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Recruitment Team Email : hlrecruitment@parliament.uk Telephone : 0207 219 5973
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Recruitment team

* Email : hlrecruitment@parliament.uk