Policy & Public Affairs Intern - Student Placement - London, United Kingdom - Student Employment Services

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Tourism Affairs team serves to deliver on the BTA's statutory duty to advise Government on tourism policy.

The team works to enhance the status of the tourism sector amongst political stakeholders, manages the relationship with the organisation's sponsor department (DCMS), and provides policy advice on visitor economy related issues.

The position sits within the CEOs Office, alongside corporate press and strategy.

Responsibilities:

Undertake research, draft internal briefings, and provide political insight/intelligence to colleagues where appropriate.
Support team in responding to enquiries/correspondence and parliamentary questions within deadlines and deal with external enquiries relating to policy and government affairs.
Organise quarterly stakeholder groups to engage with both industry and government officials.
Support in development of position papers on Tourism Affairs policy areas, developing knowledge in areas where company less prominent, as required.
Monitor parliamentary activity, and write concise reports on relevant debates and committee sessions.
To provide administrative support to the Tourism Affairs team as required.

Person Requirements

Education/Qualifications:

Open to undergraduates who are looking to secure their 3rd year placement
Should be studying Politics or similar related degree

Characteristics:

High standard of written and spoken communication
Ability to write succinctly and work to tight deadlines
Enthusiastic and persuasive communicator
Microsoft office skills particularly PowerPoint
Good team player, able to work with peers on joint objectives
Proactively and positively role model the organisational values
Communicate strongly showing respect to others at all times
Enjoy fast paced working environment
Looking to build experience in Policy & Public Affairs

Desirable:

Enthusiasm for British tourism
Public affairs or parliamentary experience
Experience in political monitoring or building stakeholder relationships

Quick Info

Type:
Undergraduate Industrial Placement

Duration:12 months

Salary:
£20k

Location:
London Cannon Street or Victoria (Hybrid working)

Start Date:

ASAP

Hours:
Full time (Mon - Fri)

Client
Official tourist board for England, Scotland and Wales and is responsible for marketing Great Britain worldwide to prospective travellers.

Their mission is to build the value of tourism throughout the nations and regions of Britain by increasing the volume, spend and regional/seasonal spread of tourism in Britain.

Interested in this exciting placement?

Job Type:
Internship

Contract length: 12 months

Salary:
£20,000.00 per year

Schedule: