Information Assistant

Information Assistant (Trainee) – House of Lords

Salary: £28,700 per annum
Location: Westminster, London
Contract: Fixed-term (12 months, with possibility of extension)
Working Pattern: Full-time
Job Grade: HL4
Business Area: Parliamentary Knowledge & Information
Number of Vacancies: 1
Reference: 488942
Closing Date: 15 November 2026 at 11:55 pm

Visa Sponsorship: Not stated in the job advert. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship should confirm eligibility directly with the recruitment team before applying.

No Previous Professional Training Required: This trainee opportunity is designed for people interested in building a career in information management, archives and knowledge management who do not yet have the necessary professional training and experience.

About the House of Lords

The House of Lords is recruiting an Information Assistant (Trainee) to support its Parliamentary Knowledge & Information teams.

This is an opportunity to gain practical experience working within the UK Parliament, helping manage important parliamentary records, improve access to information and support compliance with information legislation.

You will work alongside archivists, digital archivists, information managers and other professionals across Parliament, gaining valuable experience in different areas of knowledge and information management.

Job Description

As an Information Assistant (Trainee), you will gain experience across several teams within Parliamentary Knowledge & Information.

These include Information and Records Management, Information Strategy and Governance, Collections Development and Access, Strategic Partnership, and Information Compliance.

You will have the opportunity to undertake your own projects in areas such as archives, information management and digital preservation.

You will also contribute to ongoing activities, including supervising internal archive users and supporting Freedom of Information requests.

The position is particularly suitable for someone looking to develop a career in the information sector while gaining practical workplace experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management and organisation of parliamentary information and records.
• Assist with archive-related activities and digital preservation projects.
• Help manage and improve access to parliamentary documents and historical records.
• Support Freedom of Information requests and information compliance activities.
• Work with colleagues across different information management and archival teams.
• Assist with supervising internal users of parliamentary archives.
• Contribute to projects involving information management, records preservation and public access.
• Support the effective management of parliamentary information in line with relevant legislation.

Essential Skills and Requirements

The House of Lords is looking for candidates with:

• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in the information sector.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage their own workload.
• A collaborative and flexible approach to achieving objectives.
• The ability to work effectively with colleagues across different teams.

This is a trainee position, offering an opportunity to gain experience and develop expertise across several information management disciplines.

Salary and Benefits

Alongside the annual salary of £28,700, the House of Lords offers:

• Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days after one year.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support.
• Access to learning and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to work across different professional disciplines.
• The chance to experience parliamentary democracy in action.

Application and Selection Process

Applications must be submitted online through the House of Lords recruitment portal.

Applicants are required to provide:

• Anonymised CV: Outlining career history, responsibilities and achievements.
• Application Form: Providing relevant examples demonstrating how their skills and experience meet the essential criteria.

Shortlisted candidates are expected to attend a remote interview on 30 November or 1 December 2026.

Successful candidates must also meet the required security checks, including Counter-Terrorist Check (CTC) vetting and Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks.

Working Location

The successful candidate will be based at the Parliamentary Estate in Westminster, London.

This is an opportunity to work in one of the UK’s most historic parliamentary environments while gaining experience in archives, information management and digital preservation.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official House of Lords recruitment portal.

Ensure your CV clearly outlines your experience, responsibilities and achievements. Your application should also include relevant examples demonstrating your organisational skills, flexibility, collaborative approach and interest in the information sector.

Closing Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 11:55 pm.