We are seeking to recruit a Parliamentary and Policy Assistant to support our legislative and policy programme. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop a career in environmental policy while gaining first‑hand experience of how Parliament and the legislative process work, and insight into the nuts and bolts of the operations of a small not‑for‑profit environmental organisation.
Working as part of a collaborative team, you will monitor parliamentary activity; research environmental policy; help prepare briefings and updates; support engagement with parliamentarians and stakeholders; contribute to communications; and help deliver events. No two days will be the same and you will gain broad exposure to the work of a busy policy team.
Role profile
- Monitor parliamentary activity including questions, debates, select committees, and legislation.
- Support with preparation of written briefings and other outputs, such as weekly summaries and updates.
- Undertake research on climate change, nature and other related environmental policy areas to inform legislative work, briefings and regular policy updates.
- Provide support to the legislative and policy team including through research, reviewing Hansard and logging and tracking updates
- Assist with data capture and entry into organisational databases.
- Support senior colleagues in preparing for meetings with parliamentarians and external stakeholders.
- Support the delivery of the organisation's communications activity as required, including assisting with drafting website content, blogs and social media posts.
- Support the team with the delivery of parliamentary and external events and visits including venue booking, coordinating invitations, assisting with preparation of event materials and providing administration and logistical support.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to policy and legislative colleagues, including document filing, note taking in meetings and coordination of meetings.
- Attend parliamentary and external events to support policy research, insights and stakeholder outreach.
- Undertake ad hoc projects and tasks as required.
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