Reference: 69685
Date Added: 1 February 2019
Closing Date: 1 April 2019
Job Title: Political Consultant
Working For: Dods Parliamentary Communications
Location: London
Salary: £23,500 - £25,000 with pay rise on completion of successful probation
Length of Contract:
Job Details
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a respected political intelligence team, during an unprecedented time of uncertainty.
Dods’ 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 a variety of stakeholders to clients across a wide range of sectors.
Responsibilities and Requirements
Based in The Shard, London Bridge, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing a first rate political intelligence service to your own portfolio of clients, specialising in food, agriculture and animal policy.
You will need an excellent understanding of parliamentary procedure and government policy, and some relevant experience.
You will have a keen interest in politics and policy, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to analyse large amounts of information in a rapidly changing political environment. You need to be comfortable working at a fast pace, within tight deadlines. And you need to be a great team player, able to demonstrate initiative and commercial awareness.
Your responsibilities will include maintaining a first rate service to clients, and the provision of timely and high quality political insight and research. You will also contribute to the development of our 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 specialist policy area and key stakeholders, with opportunity to contribute to Dods' editorial publications.
We offer a competitive salary and commission scheme for the role, and provide an on-going training programme for all members of staff.
Closing Date: 1 April 2019
Interview/Start Dates
Interviews will start immediately with a view to rapid appointment, and a start date in March or April.
Application Details
Please send an up to date CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to laura.hutchinson@dodsgroup.com
Website: http://www.dodsgroup.com/