Companies and Finance Researcher

Companies and Finance Researcher

As a Companies and Finance Researcher within the House of Commons Library, you will play a central role in helping MPs navigate some of the most important issues shaping the UK's economic and corporate landscape. This is a chance to apply your expertise in areas such as company law, banking, insurance, credit, investments or commercial rent, while developing new skills in an environment where your work directly informs democratic decision‑making.

Working at the heart of UK Parliament, you'll turn complex information into clear, trusted analysis that supports Members in debates, constituency casework and scrutiny of government policy. The work is varied and immediate: you may respond to a time‑sensitive enquiry from a Member's office, draft a briefing for an upcoming debate, or explore emerging trends to help Parliament stay ahead of national developments.

You will be part of a collaborative, knowledgeable team that values curiosity, impartiality and public service, and you will see the real‑world impact of your work as Parliament debates the issues you research.

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of spending 40 % of your time in the office.

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
• Enrolment in the civil service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27 %.
• Flexible working options that help you find a balance, including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.

• You have the ability to quickly absorb complex information, assess reliable sources and draw balanced, evidence‑based conclusions.
• You bring strong knowledge and understanding of at least one of the following areas: company law, banking, insurance, credit, investments or commercial rent.
• You can explain complex issues clearly and impartially, adapting your approach to meet the needs of different audiences.
• You manage competing priorities confidently, while maintaining high standards and meeting deadlines even under pressure.
• You build positive working relationships with a wide range of people and uphold principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in everything you do.

• Application Form – Submit evidence against criteria 1 in the job description.
• This will be a two‑stage application process. First, you will complete criterion 1 ‘Research and analysis’. Short‑listed candidates will then be invited to complete the other criteria, a written test and an interview.
• More information on the application process can be found here:
  Application process – UK Parliament and in the application support pack attached.
• Most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, except in exceptional circumstances.

• Thursday 11 December 2025 at 10:00 - 11:00
• Tuesday 16 December 2025 at 13:00 - 14:00

To register to attend, please book your slot via Eventbrite here. If you are an internal staff member, email Georgia Pearse (Recruitment Advisor) to receive the Teams invite.