Job Details

The Knowledge Exchange Group produces timely conferences, public policy briefings, interactive workshops and practical training across 3 brands.The Knowledge Exchange Group has three divisions: Westminster Insight, Holyrood Insight and Policy Insight Wales.

We ran over 150 events in 2024, helping to inform and impact key topical issues facing the public and private sector. Politically independent, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver events that not only provide useful information but also contribute to important debates and shape cultural change.

The Role:

Due to continued success and growth, the Knowledge Exchange Group requires an exceptional professional, with work experience in an office environment, to join our dynamic team.
The successful candidate will be an ambitious graduate (minimum 2:1), looking to work in public policy events. You will have experience working in an office whether its recruitment, administration or an events role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project management from inception to event sign off, and delivery of key targets / deadlines for each event
• Developing and writing the event programme from start to finish
• Desk research and in-depth market research, to ensure viability of programmes
• Meeting, inviting and liaising with senior-level speakers
• Close collaboration with marketing and operations teams to ensure commercial success
• Writing copy for marketing materials and website
• Oversee on-the-day event running, including speaker liaisons and relationship management

Education, Experiences and Competencies:

• Educated to degree level, 2:1 minimum
• Flexible team player, with ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to tight deadlines
• Excellent research, written (including copy writing) and oral communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with ability to multi-task effectively
• Strong interest and understanding of government
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits:

• 23 days’ annual holiday entitlement rising to 25 after 2 years continuous service and 28 days after 3 years (carry over up to 3 days)
• Bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible working/hybrid
• Equal Opportunities Employer