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Reference: 77717

Date Added: 15 March 2021
Closing Date: 15 April 2021

Job Title: Editorial Research Assistant – Health, Social Care and Life Sciences

Working For: Westminster Forum Projects

Location: Bracknell

Salary: Competitive depending on experience

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

Help produce conferences on key policy issues in health, social care and life sciences that help move forward thinking for legislators, government and regulators including NHS England, DHSC, NICE, MHRA, and the CQC.

Our events:
• Constructive, inclusive, challenging and strictly impartial
• Important occasions for policymakers in governments, parliaments and assemblies, as well as key stakeholders interested in or affected by the issues

The opportunity:
• Making a career in a demanding but very rewarding environment - in a company that is commercially focused and growing, but with a strong ethical heart
• Researching issues, emerging trends, possible speakers and contacts across the policy landscape to a brief
• Helping make sure conferences are as up-to-date, relevant and inclusive as possible, with no interested parties left out of discussing important developments
• Drafting agendas, invitations to delegates and speakers, and text for our website
• Attending and contributing to the smooth operation of our seminars and receptions - online, in Westminster and elsewhere in the UK.
• Opportunities for progression - people who work here are encouraged to develop, take on added responsibilities and move up in the organisation.

What we’re looking for:
• Solid work experience - in policy, conference production, journalism, public affairs or similar fields
• Quick learners and bright graduates - interested in the policy process and with a specific focus on health.
• Insightful thinkers, with creativity and a knack for seeing opportunities for discussion
• Clear, stylish, accurate writing - and great overall communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management

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
• We are currently working from home but, when more normal times resume, you will be asked to work at our lively, friendly head office -based in Bracknell, Berkshire, with convenient rail and road links

Closing Date: 15 April 2021

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: http://www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk

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