Public Affairs Assistant

Public Affairs Assistant United Kingdom

The Law Society
Full Time United Kingdom 27421 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit for a role at the heart of the Law Society's campaigning and political influencing activity.

The Law Society is the independent professional body for over 220,000 solicitors in England and Wales.

With a general election on the horizon, there is huge opportunity to campaign, drive up the political agenda and influence on key issues such as access to justice, the rule of law and supporting greater international trade and cooperation.

This is an exciting role at the heart of our public affairs team, supporting on our influencing and lobbying work on behalf of our members. This is an ideal role for somebody looking to begin a career in public affairs and campaigning.

What we're looking for

As a Public Affairs Assistant you will support the Public Affairs team to deliver its core functions and implementation of public affairs activity and to support other core team functions such as campaigns, speechwriting, monitoring and stakeholder management.

We're looking for candidates with a keen interest in politics and campaigning, and someone who meets the following criteria:

  • Experience of working within a government, parliamentary, public affairs, campaigns or related environment.
  • Good written skills with the ability to communicate complex issues and develop innovative ways of communicating.
  • Able to work effectively in a fast paced and busy environment.


Please refer to the Job Description for further information.

What's in it for you

We offer a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

To apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement (no more than 500 words) clearly demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role.

First stage interviews will take place in the week commencing 22 May 2023.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.

Public Affairs Assistant
The Law Society

www.lawsociety.org.uk
London, United Kingdom
Paul Tennant
Less than $1 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Membership Organisations
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