Local Government, Communities and Social Issues

2 weeks ago


Bracknell, United Kingdom Westminster Forum Projects Full time

Help produce conferences on social policy - key current issues affecting local government, communities and the people living in them - that help move forward thinking for legislators, government, regulators and stakeholders affected by the important issues being discussed.

Our events:

- Constructive, inclusive, challenging and strictly impartial
- Important occasions for policymakers in governments, parliaments and assemblies, as well as businesses, charity and action groups, professional bodies, academics, and others that are interested in or affected by the issues

The benefits of working with us:

- Starting salary range: £20k -£25k
- A fast-paced, multi-tasking working environment but with support from senior editorial staff and peers always on hand
- Pay reviews every six months as part of personal development meetings
- Plenty of opportunities for career progression - people who work here are encouraged to develop, take on added responsibilities and move up in the organisation.

The opportunity and the role:

- Making a career in a demanding but very rewarding environment - in a company that is commercially focused and growing, but with a strong ethical heart
- 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.

What we’re looking for:

- Solid work experience - in policy, conference production, journalism, public affairs or similar fields
- Those eager to get to grips with the policy and regulatory landscape and immerse themselves in this important topic area
- Insightful thinkers, with creativity and a knack for seeing opportunities for discussion - as well as being keen followers of news and current events
- Clear, stylish, accurate writing - and great overall communication skills
- Excellent organisational and time management
- 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

The company:

- Westminster Forum Projects is a market leader in organising impartial, senior-level seminars on public policy, growing consistently for more than 20 years
- Our work enjoys considerable support from legislators, government, professional bodies, industry, the third sector, and amongst interest groups
- The role is based at home with occasional face to face meetings.

**Salary**: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year



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