Public Affairs Adviser (Speechwriter)
• A high profile role with a prestigious organisation
• Write for some of the profession’s most influential figures
• Enjoy a great team environment
• Benefit from a high level of autonomy and the chance to be involved in project work
• Utilise your creativity
The Role:
Working for the Law Society in the Public Affairs team requires someone with energy, creativity and dedication, in this role especially. You will be responsible for drafting speeches for various senior stakeholders, under the Public Affairs Manager’s supervision, including the president and chief executive. Your role will also require building relationships with external stakeholders who are crucial for the Society to deliver its objectives. Therefore, stakeholder management a key skill required in this role. This is a truly exciting role for someone with a love of writing, relationship building, a flare for creativity and an interest in the law and politics.
What we're looking for:
• A degree in law or politics ideally or a similar discipline
• Experience in speechwriting
• Experience in lobbying and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to deliver in a fast-paced organisation
• High energy with a willingness to go the extra mile
• A strong team player
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 16th August 2016.
Essential
Degree in politics, law or similar discipline.
Experience in speechwriting.
Proven experience in a policy, public affairs or communications environment or have worked in a related communications activity (press office, ministerial private office).
Research experience and the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and impactful way.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and persuade people of various seniority both internally and externally to the Law Society.
Ability to understand a wide range of issues and to work both at a strategic level and to grasp essential detail quickly.
Desirable
A knowledge of the legal sector, and the public policy issues that influence it.
Experience of writing published materials (articles, newsletters, blogs).
Experience of working closely with the senior leadership of an organisation (President/Chair/ministerial/CEO level).
Additionally, we provide a generous flexible benefits package, including gym membership with a tax only cost, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation.
This opportunity is closed to applicants.