Public Affairs Intern

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to gain experience in a small, busy public affairs company in Westminster. During this six month internship you will develop experience of monitoring Parliamentary and policy developments and a good understanding of Westminster, Whitehall and EU processes.

The internship will start in late April 2014, be full-time and be based in Westminster. Some limited travel within the UK and to Brussels may be involved.

Key responsibilities

- Monitoring policy and legislative developments from a range of UK and European sources
- Preparation of briefing notes, newsletters and press releases
- Updating online content for client websites
- Providing administrative support for clients including membership subscriptions, circulation of newsletters and other documentation
- Supporting client meetings and events

Essential skills

- A strong interest in current affairs
- A basic understanding of Government and EU processes
- The ability to prepare clear, concise and accurate written material
- Excellent spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels.
- Strong IT skills: MS Word for Windows, PowerPoint and Excel

Desirable skills

- Experience of one or more of the following policy areas: charities, environment, CSR, property, taxation
- Experience of using social media and/or website management
- Proficiency in a second European language
- Prior experience of political monitoring or working in a public affairs related role

You must be:

- A self starter capable of working on your own initiative with minimum supervision
- A team player, willing to support colleagues by performing a range of office functions
- Willing to commit yourself to the six month internship period
- Enthusiastic and keen to learn
- Eligible to work in the UK

Closing Date

2 April 2014

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews will be held in the week beginning 7 April 2014. The successful candidate will start on 22 April 2014

How to apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest in the role.

Website:

www.centrallobby.com

Desired profile

- A good degree in a relevant subject such as politics, law or economics