This award-winning professional body is looking for an Interim Policy Officer for an initial 3 month contract to help drive their political engagement.

Joining a small team you will report to the Head of External Affairs and help them build the organisation's reputation, being an authoritative voice and strategic partner around key policy priorities.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee all political monitoring and ensure senior colleagues are sufficiently briefed on upcoming political, media and policy developments, as well as sourcing additional opportunities to position the organisation as a thought leader in areas which serve its strategic agenda
• Writing and editing content for all communications channels for both internal and external audiences and relevant stakeholders
• Maintain a database of stakeholder contacts and assist the Head of External Affairs develop strong relationships with stakeholders and other professional bodies

Experience:

• Proven experience of working in a policy or communications role, with an ability to find and interpret the interests of an organisation within a policy and news content
• Ability to use your own initiative whilst demonstrating collaborative working across the wider team

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