Editorial Research Assistant Scotland Policy

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Westminster Forum Projects Full time

**Salary**: Competitive

**Location**: Hybrid, mainly remote with occasional face-to-face meetings

**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 for **policy** **in Scotland **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.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Researching issues, emerging trends, possible speakers and contacts across the policy landscape to a brief
- Helping make sure conferences are as up-to-date, 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 problem-solving skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- A can-do attitude, strong sense of responsibility, and natural willingness to help colleagues
- Bright graduates - with exceptional aptitude and a professional outlook - will also be considered

**Company Overview**:
Westminster Forum Projects is a market leader in organising impartial, senior-level seminars on public policy. The company has its origins in the Westminster Parliament, and offers conferences on issues in Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland and England. With sustained success over more than 20 years, 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 Benefits**:

- Regular pay reviews as part of personal development meetings.
- Plenty of opportunities for career progression.
- A fast-paced, multi-tasking 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._

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