Central Lobby Consultants (CLC) seeks a junior consultant with experience in chemicals and environmental science to join its small busy public affairs team working with a range of UK and European clients.

The role:

• is full time, based in Westminster and will require travel outside the UK. However, under the current Covid-19 situation, work will be done remotely until further notice
• will focus on advising clients on topics related to environmental issues such as waste management but would also require the ability to assess other policy areas 
• would suit a recent graduate or a candidate with experience in environmental and/or chemicals policy, looking to develop a career in public affairs

The candidate must demonstrate an interest and understanding of key political issues, including EU/UK environmental and/or chemicals legislation and must be:

• A pro-active self-starter, capable of managing their own workload
• A team player willing to support colleagues 
• Enthusiastic, flexible and keen to learn
• Eligible to work in the UK

Job responsibilities

• Monitoring EU/UK policy and legislative developments and reporting these to clients
• Support for CLC's lobbying work, including preparation of consultation responses
• Preparation of briefing notes, meeting agendas, minutes, newsletters and press releases
• Provision of secretariat support for clients e.g. membership subscriptions, maintaining databases, group e-mail lists and websites
• Co-ordinating client meetings and events

Skills/Experience required

• Degree in a relevant science-based subject preferably environmental sciences, chemistry or chemical engineering
• Understanding of EU and UK political processes
• Interest in politics and public affairs and in key topics e.g. circular economy, waste management and climate change
• Excellent spoken and written English, with ability to communicate with people at all levels
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and accurate written material
• Quick learner able to get up to speed with new policy areas and analyse their importance 
• Good IT knowledge and experience using MS Office and virtual meeting software
• Excellent time management and ability to work remotely

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Co-ordinating meetings and events
• Using social media and website management
• Second European language, especially German and/or Spanish