The postholder will provide briefing for MPs and their staff on UK finance and company policy and law alongside one other senior researcher. The postholder would be expected to specialise in company law and corporate governance, insolvency, company information and accounts as well as providing wider support on the finance and business portfolio which includes the UK financial system and institutions, consumer finance, commercial property, competition, insurance, business support and information, and consumer financial services. 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
Skills and Experience
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.
