Researcher

We are looking for a Researcher to join our Library at House of Lords. You will be responsible for drafting accurate, impartial, and balanced briefing material on a range of subjects, including science and technology., This is also a position where you will have regular interactions with members of the House. Your core duties will include providing a professional and well-informed customer service as part of the rota for the research enquiry desk in the House of Lords Library in the Palace of Westminster.
The rota runs from 10am to 7pm Monday to Friday on sitting days. Additionally, you will need to be available to participate in the evening rota, when the House is sitting. This runs from 5:30pm to 10pm, or until the House rises for the day. It can be completed remotely. An additional allowance is payable for evening rota work.
Your work will be informed by your existing knowledge of sources, the Library’s printed and online resources, and contacts in government and external organisations. Therefore, you will need to keep yourself up to date on relevant policy issues.
The role requires onsite working with opportunities to work from home.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of enquiries and research papers on all subjects and in-person time with members, all combined with a great working environment and a supportive team., 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
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+ Excellent Analysis and Research skills.
+ Great Customer and Interpersonal skills.
+ Drafting and Reporting skills.
+ A degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent expertise gained through relevant work experience.
+ Experience in and/or knowledge of science and technology, be it environment and climate science or emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, is also desirable
It would be even better if you had or if you’re willing to learn…
+ Strong understanding and knowledge of Parliament, particularly about the legislative process, role of the House of Lords and the needs of its members.
+ Excellent knowledge of current affairs and experience using authoritative sources in your work.
+ Willingness to learn and a commitment to, and proactivity in, own and others’ development.

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!