Policy & Public Affairs Assistant

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom EQUITY Full time
  • Full time, permanent (35 hours per week)
  • Based at Central London Head Office
  • Salary on a scale starting at £42,094.97 (rising to £46,911.24 in July 2025)
  • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas office closure 
  • Defined Benefit and Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Equity recognises Unite as the staff group union

Equity

Equity is the UK trade union for professional performers and creative practitioners. Equity is respected as one of the most powerful entertainment unions in the world, and at the heart of the UK trade union movement. We are a growing union of around 50,000 members, proud of our strong organising and campaigning record. Our members are mostly freelance - with many working in greenfield and emerging areas in audio, videogames, dance and the light entertainment sectors. By contrast, most British TV, film and theatre are made on union agreements with minimum terms driving forward industry standards on everything from pay to dignity at work. The Union has a team of staff in offices across the UK who have a wealth of experience and expertise when it comes to advice and representation. They are able to deal with the issues raised by members working in all areas of the industry whether it be a major feature film, a theatre in education show, radio voice overs, a circus act or any other live or recorded work.

Equity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all backgrounds who believe they fit the essential requirements for the job. 

The Role

Equity seeks a proactive Policy & Public Affairs Assistant to join the policy team. This is a varied role at the heart of Equity's mission to shape government policy at all levels and advocate for the rights of our members. A typical day might include researching, analysing, or drafting a policy report, briefing or government consultation response, drafting and sending communications from the General Secretary to a senior government minister or group of MPs, helping to organise a meeting or event, supporting a member of Equity’s governing council with a query, or arranging travel for an Equity delegation.

You will work with policy, communications and industrial colleagues, Equity members, and external stakeholders. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate strong research and analytical skills, ideally with a background in policy or public affairs particularly in the labour movement or creative industries. You will be detail oriented with a high level of accuracy in handling complex and quantitative data, and have familiarity with the UK political system, parliamentary procedures and the current landscape of employment rights industry challenges. You will be at ease switching between policy, public affairs and some administrative tasks.

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Equity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all who believe they fit the essential requirements for the job.



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