Policy Assistant

2 weeks ago


Salisbury, United Kingdom MEMBERSHIP BESPOKE Full time

Policy Assistant

Trade Association

2 Days Office Chilton, Oxfordshire, 3 Days Home

Basic Salary £27,000 with benefits including 28 days holiday plus two additional days off as a ‘garden day’ and ‘gift day’. Pension Scheme, Life assurance, Health Cash Plan, CycleWork and Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice schemes. Free fruit, tea, coffee and biscuits provided in the office.



If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.

Our client a well-respected and reputable trade association with 1,400 members is currently looking for Policy Assistant to join a hard-working, fun and friendly team.


If you are a graduate/equivalent who is a keen learner, good team player, ready to immerse yourself in new subject matters, engaging with stakeholders and have some experience in policy, public affairs, external affairs, trade association, membership body, not for profit, government, campaigning PR, public relations, research, academia, parliament, parliamentary, casework, MPs, politics or similar we would love to hear from you.


The Role of Policy Assistant


To monitor, researchand communicate on public policy, political and other issues impacting the sector,

Develop and delivercampaigns and strategicpublic affairs,

To organise and represent at key events

To maintain critical information resources– such as databases, briefing libraries, legislationtrackers.


Person Specification


Demonstrable experience in public affairs and policy, having worked in Parliament, trade association, Government, campaign organisation, PR/public affairs agency or similar.

Excellent team working, criticalthinking ability, with a proactive, can-do attitude.

Professional,reliable, and accountable whilst being process driven.

Strong research, analytical and drafting skills, being able to digest complex information into key salient points.

An awareness of political issues and consequences.

Excellent written, verbal and electronic communication skills. An eye for detail with the ability to multi-task, work well to tight deadlinesand with competingpriorities.

Strong administrative, organisational and time management skills.

IT Literatewith demonstrable knowledgeof MS Office including Outlook.

Educated to degree level in a relevant field.

Be preparedto travel as necessary.


Full UK Driving Licence and vehicle for regulartravel.


To apply to this role please send your CV


Due to the volume of applications we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.


Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.


Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.


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