We’re looking for a thoughtful, resourceful and professional Editorial Research Assistant to join our team. This is a dynamic, multifaceted role helping to produce high-profile conferences on public policy. Our work brings together legislators, government, regulators and key stakeholders and helps move forward thinking on some of the most important issues of the day.

You’ll work closely with different areas of our business, demonstrating diplomacy, sensitivity, and a commitment to delivering quality results in a timely manner. You’ll be expected to take ownership of your assigned conferences. You’ll have responsibility for driving them forward - with focus, initiative and insight based on your research, while proactively keeping colleagues and senior staff updated, involved when needed, and alerted to potential challenges that we can work through as a team.

Key Responsibilities

Researching policy issues, developments, potential speakers and key contacts to an agreed brief
Helping ensure conferences are relevant, inclusive, and reflect current priorities and perspectives, with no interested parties left out of the discussion
Drafting agendas, website copy, speaker and delegate invitations
Proactively securing the participation of senior speakers, stakeholders and parliamentary chairs
Attending and supporting the delivery of events - mostly online, but also in-person in Westminster and across the UK
Managing your important projects with professional care and attention - raising issues, proposing solutions, and keeping managers updated

Our ideal candidate will have:

Solid experience in policy, conference production, journalism, public affairs or a related field
Excellent written communication skills and a sharp eye for detail
The ability to quickly absorb our values of service and operating practices
Strong interpersonal, diplomatic and problem-solving skills
Excellent time management and organisational abilities
A resilient can-do attitude, sense of ownership, and a collaborative mindset
Confidence using - or eager to learn to use - AI and digital tools to support research and writing
Bright graduates with exceptional aptitude and a professional approach will also be considered