Interel UK is now looking for a Public Affairs assistant to support our consultancy team in their client and non-client tasks.
Consulting:
- Organise client, network and political events;
- Support provision of political monitoring and intelligence;
- Contribute to the development of new business initiatives;
- Support Head of Research and Intelligence;
- Help deliver detailed work plans for clients;
- Implement stakeholder engagement programmes;
- Prepare power points;
- Undertake political research;
- Lead on party conference activity, including booking accommodation, organising diaries, assisting with conference events etc;
- Contribute to political blog, twitter feed and website content;
- Develop good relations with parliamentary and departmental contacts;
- Maintain Databases.
Administrative:
- Recording office expenditure and directors’ credit cards;
- Preparing meeting rooms;
- Maintaining supplies of stationery and equipment;
- Maintaining the condition of the office and arranging for necessary repairs;
- Sending client invoices;
- Writing reports and presentation for senior management;
- Arranging regular testing for electrical equipment and safety devices.
The successful candidate will:
- Be passionate about politics;
- Have attention to detail;
- Have basic commercial awareness and understanding the financial imperative of consultancy work;
- Show demonstrable and understanding of political, policy and legislative processes;
- Have good processes, organisation and time management skills;
- Have excellent MS Office skills and be proactive with good initiative;
- Have good communication skills and a positive “can do” attitude;
- Have good interpersonal skills.