We're seeking an accomplished and diligent Conference Research Assistant to join our Editorial team. This multifaceted role entails helping produce conferences on key issues that help move forward thinking for legislators, government, regulators and stakeholders affected by the important issues being discussed. You'll work closely with different areas of our business, demonstrating diplomacy, sensitivity, and a commitment to delivering quality results in a timely manner.

Check out the programme of conferences on our website https://www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk

Key Responsibilities:
• 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
• Liaising with speakers and Parliamentary chairs
• Attending and contributing to the smooth operation of our seminars and receptions - online, in Westminster and elsewhere in the UK

About You:
We're looking for an individual who embodies our company values, including a sense of service, strict impartiality, high ethical standards, and a business-like, fair, diplomatic and commercially focused outlook.

You will need to be a self-starter with focus on moving the organisation of your conferences forward.

Our ideal candidate will have:
• Solid experience in policy, conference production, journalism, public affairs or similar fields
• Exceptional written communication skills
• Quick learning abilities to absorb our funding model and business practices
• Strong diplomacy and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A can-do attitude, strong sense of responsibility, and natural willingness to help colleagues
• Bright graduates - with exceptional aptitude and a professional outlook - will also be considered

The Benefits:
• A competitive starting salary range, subject to experience and educational record.
• Regular pay reviews as part of personal development meetings.
• Plenty of opportunities for career progression.
• A fast-paced, multi-tasking working environment with ample support from senior staff and peers.