International Policy Analyst

Job summary

BELONG HERE. TOGETHER, WE MAKE PARLIAMENT HAPPEN.

As an International Policy Analyst, you’ll play an important role in supporting the UK’s parliamentary democracy. Your work will help Members carry out their responsibilities effectively — contributing to something bigger than any one role.

You’ll be part of a collaborative community, working alongside colleagues from a wide range of professions. Together, we make Parliament happen.

You’ll be based on the Parliamentary Estate in Westminster — a unique working environment shaped by history and powered by the people who work here today.

Job description

What you’ll be doing

If you are looking for a role where your work will have real impact, this is an exciting opportunity to join a team at the forefront of international policy and parliamentary scrutiny. You’ll be leading on high-quality research and analysis of international affairs policy, as well as delivering written and verbal briefings and organising evidence sessions with a range of stakeholders.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across different policy areas covered by our four internationally-focused committees: International Relations and Defence, Northern Ireland Scrutiny, International Agreements and European Affairs. Examples of recent and ongoing inquiry topics include the UK’s future relationship with the US, the UK-EU reset, the Chagos Agreement, and Article 2 of the Windsor Framework. You’ll be supporting the work of the committees and will work closely with senior stakeholders within Parliament and experts in the field.

Person specification

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who can bring their skills and experience to make a meaningful contribution here.

You’ll have:

• A 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification.

• Substantive professional or postgraduate expertise in international affairs policy.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Sound political judgement and the ability to produce objective and balanced work unaffected by your own political views.

• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to work well in a team.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £46,500, House of Lords contributes £13,471 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

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

In this role you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills in policy scrutiny, analysis and stakeholder management, alongside deepening your specialist knowledge and growing your network. Working across multiple teams will afford you a unique insight into House of Lords committees and will expose you to a wide array of parliamentary procedures, practices and quirks.

Working at the House of Lords means joining a community that values your wellbeing, growth and contribution.

You’ll benefit from:

• 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after one year).

• Generous Civil Service pension scheme.

• A comprehensive Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme.

• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities across diverse professions.

• The chance to witness democracy in action and work in a place of historic national significance.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

Candidates who are shortlisted for the next stage will be invited to a written test and interview.

As part of your application, you’ll need to submit:

• An anonymised CV outlining your career history, responsibilities and achievements
• An application form providing examples against the essential criteria in this job description, showing how your experience matches what we’re looking for.

We’ll assess your application against the criteria, so please include clear, relevant examples.

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

Security

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Recruitment Team
• Email : hlrecruitment@parliament.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : hlrecruitment@parliament.uk

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