External Affairs Assistant Intern

Job description

External Affairs Assistant (9 month fixed term contract)
£19,013 per annum pro rata
Full time (37.5 hours per week) - April to December 2017

Are you looking to learn more about working in public affairs and media relations? We’re recruiting for an external affairs assistant to join our team and make a real contribution in helping us deliver our communication priorities.

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK. This is an exciting time to join our growing external affairs team and build on its excellent progress in raising our profile and influence among political, parliamentary, health system and media stakeholders.

The role will provide an excellent development opportunity - ideal for a graduate with an interest in pursuing a career in public affairs or media relations. The successful applicant will have an interest in and enthusiasm for public affairs, media relations and communications. We are looking for a proactive individual with good project management skills and the ability to prioritise effectively. You will have excellent oral and written communications skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.

To apply, visit http://www.health.org.uk/work-for-us and submit your CV and supporting statement. Please ensure you download and read our application pack for full details of how to construct your supporting statement.

Application deadline: Tuesday 7th March 2017 (midday)
Interview dates: Week commencing 20 March 2017

The Health Foundation values equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.