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 The UK’s number one political intelligence provider, Dods Monitoring, is recruiting for a Political Consultant. Our market-leading intelligence service ensures our clients stay ahead of political developments. We provide fast, focused and comprehensive information and insight on the activities of legislatures, government and executive agencies and stakeholders to a range of clients across a wide array of sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and dynamic team, and secure a successful career within the public affairs or communications industries.

Responsibilities and requirements

Based in Westminster, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing a first rate political intelligence service to your own portfolio of clients, specialising in a designated policy area.

You will be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of parliamentary procedure and government policy, and proven experience within a parliamentary, public affairs or information services role is required. Ideally with a background in health policy.

You will have a keen interest in politics, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a strong commercial awareness. You will be asked to demonstrate initiative, work to tight deadlines, and contribute to product and service development.

Responsibilities will include maintaining a first rate service through regular meetings with our health clients and the provision of timely and high quality political insight and research, as well as contributing to the acquisition of new business through the delivery of successful trial periods with prospective clients.

You will work to become a respected authority within the industry on all issues relating to your sector's policies and key stakeholders.

We offer a competitive salary, commission and bonus scheme for the role and provide an impressive on-going training programme for all members of staff, making this an invaluable opportunity to further develop your career.

Closing date

Applications for this post closed 11:59pm on Sunday 20th December 2015