Enquiry Executive

Enquiry Executive – House of Commons

UK Based Applicants | Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid Working | London

Job Overview

The House of Commons is recruiting an Enquiry Executive to join its House of Commons Library, working within the Economic Policy and Statistics section.

This is an opportunity to support parliamentary democracy by providing accurate, impartial and accessible research and information to Members of Parliament (MPs) and their staff.

Job Summary

About the Role

As an Enquiry Executive, you will contribute to the delivery of trusted research and information services that support MPs and their staff in carrying out their parliamentary responsibilities.

You will work with subject specialists and researchers to answer research enquiries, locate and assess reliable sources, and contribute to briefings covering topical economic and statistical issues.

The role operates in a fast-paced and collaborative environment where accuracy, impartiality and clarity are particularly important.

Key Subject Areas

Your work may cover:

• The UK economy
• Trade
• Public spending
• Skills
• Incomes
• Poverty
• Labour market statistics
• Economic policy
• Statistical information
• Parliamentary debates
• Topical policy issues

Key Responsibilities

As an Enquiry Executive, your responsibilities will include:

• Responding to research enquiries from MPs and their staff.
• Finding accurate, reliable and relevant information from appropriate sources.
• Supporting specialist researchers across economic and statistical subject areas.
• Contributing to briefings on topical policy matters.
• Supporting briefings connected with parliamentary debates.
• Working with numerical information and spreadsheets.
• Helping transform complex information into clear and accessible explanations.
• Maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Managing your own workload and meeting deadlines.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Research and Information team.
• Providing impartial and trusted information to parliamentary users.

What the House of Commons Is Looking For

The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with numerical information and spreadsheets and should be willing to develop these skills further.

You should also be able to demonstrate strong research abilities, including the ability to locate, assess and use reliable information.

Numerical Skills

You should be comfortable working with numerical information and spreadsheets or similar tools.

The organisation is particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate how they have used numerical information to achieve a specific objective or solve a problem.

Research and Analytical Skills

You should be able to:

• Identify appropriate sources of information.
• Assess whether information is reliable and accurate.
• Determine whether information is relevant to the task.
• Conduct structured research.
• Analyse information effectively.
• Present findings clearly.
• Understand the importance of impartial and trusted research.

Communication Skills

You should have strong written and verbal communication skills.

You will need to explain potentially complex economic, statistical or policy information to people with different levels of specialist knowledge.

Organisation and Time Management

You should be able to:

• Plan your workload.
• Prioritise competing tasks.
• Work towards deadlines.
• Maintain high-quality standards when working under pressure.
• Work independently when required.

Teamwork and Professionalism

The role requires someone who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

You will also be expected to uphold the organisation’s principles of:

• Equality
• Diversity
• Inclusion
• Political impartiality

Salary

The advertised salary is:

£31,529 – £34,913 per year

The House of Commons states that most job offers will normally be made at the minimum of the advertised salary range, except in exceptional circumstances.

Working Arrangement

This is a hybrid working position.

Employees are expected to spend approximately 40% of their working time in the office, with the remaining working arrangement subject to the organisation’s hybrid-working arrangements.

Employee Benefits

The House of Commons offers a range of benefits in addition to the salary.

These include:

• Annual leave starting at 30 days, increasing to 35 days after one full working year.
• Civil Service pension scheme enrolment.
• Average employer pension contribution of 27%, according to the vacancy information.
• Flexible working options.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave.
• Caring leave.
• Alternative working patterns.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• A CV
• A response to Criterion 1 – Numerical Skills
• A response to Criterion 2 – Research and Analytical Skills

Each criterion response can be up to 500 words.

Criterion 1 – Numerical Skills

Applicants will be asked to provide an example of a time when they used numerical information with spreadsheets or other tools to achieve a goal.

Your response should explain:

• What the situation was.
• What you needed to achieve.
• What numerical information you used.
• What tools or spreadsheets you used.
• What actions you took.
• What the outcome was.

Criterion 2 – Research and Analytical Skills

Applicants will also be asked to provide an example of a time when they used research and analytical skills to find reliable, accurate and relevant information.

Your response should explain:

• The situation.
• What information you needed.
• How you conducted your research.
• Which sources you considered.
• How you assessed the reliability and accuracy of the information.
• How you analysed the information.
• What action you took.
• What results you achieved.

Recruitment Process

Following the application deadline, candidates will be sent links to two online tests.

Numerical Skills Test: Approximately 30 minutes.

Verbal Reasoning Test: Approximately 30 minutes.

The application assessment and online test results will determine which candidates progress.

If a very large number of applications are received, additional recruitment stages may be introduced.

Second Stage – In-Person Assessment

Candidates who progress may be invited to an in-person assessment day in London.

The assessment day is expected to include:

• An interview
• A test
• An opportunity to learn more about Parliament and its work

The in-person days are expected to take place in late September 2026.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will have the interview questions shared with them in advance.

Information Sessions

Virtual information sessions will be held on Microsoft Teams.

Wednesday 19 August 2026
12:00 – 13:00

Tuesday 25 August 2026
13:00 – 14:00

Candidates can register through the Eventbrite booking link provided in the official vacancy.

Internal staff members should contact Georgia Pearse, Recruitment Advisor, for the Teams invitation.

Important Application Advice

Applicants should carefully read the Job Description and Application Support Pack before applying.

Your application should clearly demonstrate:

• Numerical ability
• Spreadsheet experience
• Research ability
• Analytical thinking
• Accuracy
• Source evaluation
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Organisation
• Time management
• Independent working
• Teamworking ability

Anonymised Application

The employer specifically requests that applicants anonymise their application.

Remove identifiable factors from your CV or supporting statement in accordance with the recruitment instructions.

Visa Sponsorship

Important: The vacancy information provided does not state that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship or a Certificate of Sponsorship is available for this position.

Applicants requiring sponsorship should independently confirm whether the employer can sponsor the specific role before applying.

Who Could Be Suitable?

This opportunity may be relevant to candidates with experience or interest in:

• Research
• Policy
• Economics
• Statistics
• Data analysis
• Public policy
• Government research
• Parliamentary research
• Business analysis
• Numerical analysis
• Information services
• Research administration

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official House of Commons recruitment portal.

Closing date: 31 August 2026

When applying, submit your CV and complete both required criterion responses.

Apply Online – Enquiry Executive

Final Reminder

This is a permanent, full-time hybrid opportunity with the House of Commons, offering a salary of £31,529 to £34,913 per year.

The role is particularly suited to candidates who can demonstrate strong numerical, research, analytical and communication skills.

Application deadline: 31 August 2026