Interim Policy Officer

This award-winning professional body is looking for an Interim Policy Officer for an initial three month contract, to help drive their political engagement.

As part of a small team you will report to the Head of External Affairs and help them build the organisation's reputation, being an authoritative voice and strategic partner around key policy priorities.

• Oversee all political monitoring and ensure senior colleagues are sufficiently briefed on upcoming political, media and policy developments
• Sourcing additional opportunities to position the organisation as a thought leader, in areas which serve its strategic agenda
• Writing and editing content for all communications channels, for both internal and external audiences and relevant stakeholders
• Maintain a database of stakeholder contacts, and assist the Head of External Affairs in developing strong relationships with stakeholders and other professional bodies

• Proven experience of working in a policy or communications role, with an ability to find and interpret the interests of an organisation within a policy and news context
• Ability to use your own initiative whilst also demonstrating a collaborative approach, with the wider team