Policy Analyst, Communications and Digital Committee

We are looking for a Policy Analyst to join our Committee Office at House of Lords. You will be working on the Communications and Digital Committee. You will be leading 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 internal and external stakeholders.

This is a fascinating and highly rewarding role. Your work will have influence and impact in high profile areas and give you the opportunity to collaborate with senior executives and world-leading experts in the media, digital and creative industries.

There is scope to work on a hybrid basis – you will be able to work up to 2 days from home (dependent on business needs) and 3 days on-site in Parliament. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys keeping up to date with current affairs and learning new topics whilst working in a fast paced, dynamic working environment.

You’ll be responsible for –

• Identifying and researching subjects to be investigated by the Committee and writing briefings. These products play a central role in informing the Committee’s work.
• Finding prospective experts who will come and give evidence to the Committee, and preparing questions for members to put to them.
• Analysing and summarising evidence submitted to the Committee and drafting briefing notes.
• Briefing the Chair and members of the Committee verbally at Committee meetings held in person at Parliament.
• Regularly meeting with a range of people with an interest in the Committee’s work and keeping up to date with developments and debates within its remit.
• With the Clerk, drafting Committee reports.
• Other support as required, such as helping to organise visits and events with members of the public.

If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please see the full job description, and apply below.

What we’re looking for –

• Good knowledge and experience of public policy on the media, digital, and/or creative industries and with the ability to become proficient in new topics quickly.

• Excellent written communication and strong oral communication skills.

• Understanding of the political context of the Committee’s work and wider public policy debates.

• The ability to produce objective and balanced work unaffected by the post-holder’s political or other views.

• The flexibility and resilience to produce high-quality work to tight and competing deadlines, showing initiative where appropriate.

• The ability to work well with colleagues.

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!

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.

Job contact :

• Name : Daniel Schlappa
• Email : schlappad@parliament.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : hlrecruitment@parliament.uk