The team works across a range of issues affecting the industry at Westminster, Holyrood, and Brussels. We are at the forefront of a range of political and regulatory issues including Less Healthy Food regulations, BBC Funding, the Online Advertising Task Force, and addressing issues around skills and talent in the sector. Many of our issues are fast-moving and we often work on a reactive basis to announcements from government and the regulator. We also deliver a range of events in Parliament and elsewhere for political and industry stakeholders.
About the Role
The Advertising Association is looking to recruit a Public Affairs Intern to join our busy Policy and Government Affairs team. We are looking for someone who has a keen interest in politics, problem solving skills, a proactive can-do attitude, and a willingness to get stuck into task-based work.
The role would particularly suit someone looking to develop a career in public affairs and who would like to gain experience working in a team that focuses on advocacy, government engagement, and policy making.
This is a fixed-term internship for six months with the possibility of transitioning into a full-time role dependent on resources and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the team on a range of political and member engagement work including producing the weekly Bulletin, providing secretariat support for Working Groups, and managing engagement through our CRM system
- Supporting logistics and delivery of our political and industry engagement events programme
- Political monitoring across Westminster and the devolved administrations
- Drafting briefings for senior colleagues, politicians, and policymakers and assist with policy briefing papers and responses to consultations
- Additional administrative and political support as needed
Qualifications
We are happy to consider non-graduate and graduate applications alike.
- A demonstrable understanding of UK politics and the Parliamentary system
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent networking and interpersonal skills
- A proactive self-starter who enjoys working in a small, busy team
- A right to work in the UK
Desirable, but not Essential
- Previous experience in a political or policy role
- Experience using an internal CRM system for tracking engagement
- Experience in building and sending out newsletters
- Experience with using WordPress or similar website-management systems to maintain web pages
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or identity.
If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview (e.g., accessible formats, extra time, or technical support), please reach out Lorraine.barker@adassoc.org.uk
Advertising is a pillar of the creative economy. It is a key driver of the UK economy, consumer behaviour, and competition. Sports, media, arts and culture depend on advertising as a vital source of revenue. Advertising is what makes the web free.
The Advertising Association is a tripartite trade body that represents the interests of advertisers, the agencies and media. Its purpose is to promote responsible advertising and its value to the wider society. The Advertising Association acts as a vital link between industry and government and our work requires regular participation and engagement on political issues. These issues can range from digital regulation, the future of skills, the impact of the cost-of-living on business, sustainability and responsible advertising.
Hours
35 hours a week
- 22 days holidays (+Bank holidays, increasing to 25).
- Enhanced employer pension contributions.
- Life Assurance and Income Protection.
- Learning & Development budget.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- EV car scheme.
- Long-service sabbatical.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity packagesand much more!
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