Policy Analyst

HOUSE OF LORDS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK parliamentary body is seeking a Policy Analyst to join their Committee Office. The role involves conducting high-quality research, analyzing public policy, and providing briefings on various issues. Ideal candidates should possess a background in policy analysis and communication skills, alongside an understanding of the political landscape. This role allows for flexible working arrangements, including remote work up to three days a week.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing programme

Historical insights into Parliament

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the UK public policy environment.
• Ability to quickly grasp new topics.
• Experience in drafting analytical reports.

Responsibilities

• Monitor key policy developments.
• Suggest and research investigation topics.
• Draft briefing notes and committee reports.

Skills

Research and analysis

Written communication

Policy knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a Policy Analyst to join our Committee Office at the House of Lords. You will be leading on high-quality research and analysis on 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 work as a generalist policy analyst, providing support for cross-party select committees. Over time, the role will offer the opportunity to work across different policy areas. As Policy Analyst, you will help to shape the work of committees 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 public policy and enjoys working in a fast paced, dynamic working environment.

You’ll be accountable for

• Monitoring key policy and political developments in the area(s) currently under investigation.
• Suggesting and researching topics to be investigated by Committees and writing inquiry scoping notes.
• Identifying, contacting and briefing prospective oral evidence witnesses, and preparing possible questions that members might put to them.
• Analysing and summarising evidence submitted to Committees and drafting briefing notes on key issues.
• Contributing, with the support of experienced colleagues, to drafting committee reports and correspondence.
• Attending committee meetings and briefing the chair and members of committees orally, when required.
• Liaising with a range of people with an interest in Committee work, and maintaining a network 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.

What we’re looking for

• 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Good knowledge of, and professional or postgraduate experience in policy and the UK public policy environment.
• The ability to become proficient in new topics quickly.
• Excellent and proven 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 Committee work and wider public policy debates.
• The flexibility and resilience to produce high‑quality work to tight and competing deadlines, showing initiative where appropriate.

Please see the attached job description, for the full detail on what we are looking for and additional information on the role.

What you’ll get in return:

• 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years’ service)
• Generous pension scheme
• 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.

Please complete your online application by 10am on Friday 23 January 2026.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us.

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.