Editorial Research Assistant Scotland Policy - London, United Kingdom - Westminster Forum Projects

Westminster Forum Projects

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Salary:
Competitive

Job Title:
Editorial Research Assistant - Scotland Policy Conferences - helping produce conferences on policy issues for Scotland

Location:
Remote, with occasional face-to-face meetings

Company Overview:

Westminster Forum Projects is a market leader in organising impartial, senior-level seminars on public policy.

With over 15 years of consistent growth, our work enjoys considerable support from legislators, government, professional bodies, industry, the third sector, and interest groups.

We thrive on a commercially-focused environment while upholding strong ethical standards, always aiming to enhance public policy and provide a balanced forum for discussion.

The Role:

We're seeking an accomplished and diligent Conference Research Assistant to join our Editorial team.

This multifaceted role entails helping produce conferences on key issues in
Scotland policy that help move forward thinking for legislators, government, regulators and stakeholders affected by the important issues being discussed.

You'll work closely with different areas of our business, demonstrating diplomacy, sensitivity, and a commitment to delivering quality results in a timely manner.

Recent and upcoming conferences focus on: energy policy, mental health, biodiversity and wildlife protection, digital health and use of data, social care, hydrogen economy, children's care system, Glasgow's economy and many other areas.

Check out the programme of conferences on our website.

Key Responsibilities:

Researching issues, emerging trends, possible speakers and contacts across the policy landscape to a brief
Helping make sure conferences are as uptodate, relevant and inclusive as possible, with no interested parties left out of discussing important developments
Drafting agendas, invitations to delegates and speakers, and text for our website
Liaising with speakers and Parliamentary chairs
Attending and contributing to the smooth operation of our seminars and receptions online, in Westminster and elsewhere in the UK

About You:

Solid experience in policy, conference production, journalism, public affairs or similar fields
Exceptional written communication skills
Quick learning abilities to absorb our funding model and business practices
Strong diplomacy and problemsolving skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills
A cando attitude, strong sense of responsibility, and natural willingness to help colleagues
Bright graduates with exceptional aptitude and a professional outlook will also be considered

The Benefits:

Regular pay reviews as part of personal development meetings.
Plenty of opportunities for career progression.
A fastpaced, multitasking working environment with ample support from senior staff and peers.

How to Apply:

Note: We're committed to supporting our employees and developing a conducive work environment. Our ethos is to foster employee growth while ensuring we deliver outstanding service to our colleagues, and to the policymakers, stakeholders and others who rely on our work. Join us for a satisfying, motivational journey that values your time and potential._