Location
Westminster, London

Hours
Hybrid working with an expectation to spend 40% of your time in the office

Salary
£43,614 per annum

About the Role
Are you passionate about providing high-quality research that informs national debate and supports democratic decision-making? As a Housing Researcher in the House of Commons Library, you will use your specialist knowledge to provide impartial, evidence-based analysis that helps MPs understand key housing issues and support their constituents. Working at the heart of UK Parliament, you will turn complex information into clear briefings, shaping parliamentary scrutiny and debate while contributing to the wider work of the Research and Information team.

You will join the Social Policy Section, a busy and collaborative team covering social security, education, social services, health, and housing. In this role, you will work alongside senior researchers to respond to requests from MPs and their staff, support constituency casework, and produce authoritative Library briefings and analysis for publication online and in print. You will also maintain an up-to-date knowledge of housing issues, build external contacts and networks, and develop expertise in at least one area such as tenancy rights, leasehold law, social housing regulation, local authority duties, or housing standards.

This is a rare opportunity to combine your expertise in housing with meaningful impact on policy and public life.

Benefits
Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%.
Flexible working options including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave, and alternative working patterns.

Experience
You will have a broad awareness of housing issues and expertise in at least one of the following specialist areas: tenancy rights, leasehold law, social housing regulation, local authority duties, or housing standards.

About you
You have the ability to quickly absorb relevant information, evaluate the reliability of sources, and use sound judgement to draw accurate, evidence-based conclusions.
You can explain complex information clearly in both written and verbal forms, communicating with authority and strict political impartiality while adapting your message to different audiences.
You can prioritise and manage your workload effectively, meeting deadlines and maintaining high quality even when under pressure.
You work collaboratively with others and build strong relationships with a diverse range of people, consistently upholding equality, diversity and inclusion principles.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant expertise and knowledge in housing policy and research are essential.