Public Affairs Assistant
The Law Society is looking to recruit a Public Affairs Assistant to join their Public Affairs team. You will provide support for the public affairs team core team functions and implementation of public affairs plans.
You will research and draft written outputs including speeches, briefings, blogs and thought pieces. You will be responsible for delivering high quality parliamentary monitoring and political intelligence, providing support o events led by the team and working collaboratively with colleagues from across the organisation in the development of public affairs outputs and activities.
The successful candidate will show:
- Experience of working within a Government, parliamentary, public affairs, campaigns or related environment
- Avid interest in politics, law and the workings of Parliament
- Ability to assimilate new issues quickly and analyse complex issues with an understanding of the policy implications of proposals
- Ability to research and prepare outputs and to explain complex issues clearly and concisely
- Self-motivation and enthusiasm
- Able to work effectively in a fast paced and busy environment
- Tact and diplomacy in dealing with a wide range of individuals
- Shows reliability and resilience in difficult circumstances.
To apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement clearly demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role.
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.