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Reference: 74301

Date Added: 23 January 2020
Closing Date: 29 February 2020

Job Title: Researcher-Health, Life Sciences and Social Care Forum

Working For: Westminster Forum Projects

Location: Bracknell

Salary: £18,000-£20,000

Length of Contract:

Job Details

Help produce conferences on key policy issues in health, life sciences and social care that help move forward thinking for legislators, government and stakeholders including NHS England, NICE, NHS Improvement, MHRA and Public Health England.

Our events:

Constructive, inclusive, challenging and strictly impartial; and
Important occasions for policymakers in government, parliament as well as health and social care providers, NHS organisations, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, charity and patient groups, professional organisations, businesses, academics, and others that are interested in or affected by the issues.

The role:

Demanding but very rewarding - in a company that is commercially focused and growing, but with a strong ethical heart;
Part of a small busy team working on all aspects of event production;
Following latest policy developments and news from the sector - and researching issues, emerging trends, possible speakers and contacts;
Drafting agendas and promotional text for the seminars;
Liaising with speakers and chairs; and
Attending and contributing to the smooth operation of our seminars and receptions.

What we’re looking for:

Quick learners who can hit the ground running;
Some solid work experience - in policy, conference production, journalism, public affairs or similar fields;
We will also consider bright graduates with exceptional aptitude and professional outlook;
Practical focus and passionate about helping achieve our mission of providing policy makers with the context to make best decisions;
Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills - and quick to learn;
Ability to assimilate information quickly, identify key issues from a range of stakeholder viewpoints (in line with our core proposition of impartiality);

There's a high degree of fast-paced multi-tasking but support from senior editorial staff and the rest of the 90-strong team is always on hand.

The company:

Westminster Forum Projects is a market leader in organising impartial, senior-level seminars on public policy, growing consistently for more than 15 years;
Our work enjoys considerable support from legislators, government, professional bodies, industry, the third sector, and amongst interest groups;
Based in our lively, friendly head office in Bracknell, Berkshire, with convenient rail and road links, and occasionally at conference locations;

Closing Date: 29 February 2020

Interview/Start Dates

Application Details

To apply please email your CV and covering letter to recruitment@westminsterforumprojects.co.uk indicating current salary and why you believe you would be suitable for the role.

Website: https://www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/

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