Senior Researcher (Corporate and Finance)

House of Commons

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Reference number

370607

Salary

£56,180 - £66,497
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Job grade

Other
A2

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Other

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

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City of Westminster, London (region), SW1A 0AA

Job summary

The Research and Information team delivers research, information and other services for Members, their staff, House staff and the public.

Research and information services aimed primarily at MPs and their staff are provided under the House of Commons Library brand. Research services are provided by eight sections, each responsible for research services in broad subject groupings. This role is based in the Business and Transport Section which provides briefing on transport, pensions, taxation, financial systems and institutions, corporate matters, and employment.

Job description

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

  • Research and briefing work on finance and corporate policy and regulation within the Commons Library
  • Supporting the broader work of the Business and Transport Section which may include research work on any of the subjects covered by the team.
  • Maintaining good current awareness, level of knowledge and range of contacts on specialist subjects, and a broad current awareness of all subjects dealt with by the section. This is supported by a Research Librarian.
  • Providing advice and assistance to House of Commons and House of Lords staff, including committees, and to the staff of other Parliaments and institutions

Person specification

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

  • You have excellent knowledge and understanding of company law, policy and company information AND/OR of the UK financial system, institutions and financial regulation. You have a good knowledge of current affairs and UK public policy.
  • You are able to absorb complex, technical material, relevant to a subject quickly, and can analyse, interpret and present it clearly and accurately for a non-specialist. You have experience of using reliable, accurate and relevant information sources and research tools with the ability to assess their value using sound judgement.
  • You have the ability to explain complex information clearly and succinctly using your excellent written and oral communication skills. You can communicate demonstrating strict political impartiality and authority, and in line with the needs of the audience.
  • You can deal with a changing portfolio of work or cover for colleagues. You plan, prioritise and organise your workload to meet deadlines, and other competing demands. You maintain high quality standards whilst working under pressure.  
  • You work effectively as part of a team, and build and maintain working relationships with a wide range of people. You share skills, knowledge and learning with colleagues, with the ability to informally coach others and you can uphold the principles of equality, diversity, inclusion at all times.
Alongside your salary of £56,180, House of Commons contributes £16,275 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: 

    • 30 days’ annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year). 
    • Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. 
    • Access to training and development. 
    • Flexible working. 
    • Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Selection process details

Application Form - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against Criteria 1, 2 and 3 in the Job Description. 

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description. 

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

Please note that you will be asked to complete a written test as part of this selection process. This will help us assess your research and analytical skills and communication skills (Criteria 2 and 3).  The written test will last 1.5 hours and is expected to take place during the week commencing 14 October. Please note this may be subject to change. We will provide further information to shortlisted candidates in due course.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

Information Sessions

As part of the process, we will be running informal virtual information sessions on MS Teams for you to find out more about this role. 

These sessions will be on:

  • Tuesday 24 September 2024 at 13:00-14:00 - If you select this slot, please send an email to nicolaous@parliament.uk to register your interest and you will added to the MS Teams invite. 
  • Monday 30th September 2024 at 12:00-13:00 - If you select this slot, please send an email to nicolaous@parliament.uk to register your interest and you will added to the MS Teams invite. 


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).

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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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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 the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
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Contact point for applicants

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  • Email : recruitment@parliament.uk

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