We are looking for a Temporary Policy Advice and Support Officer to provide support to the committees, line managers and senior policy advisers for high profile member body. You will need extensive experience working with and supporting committees with drafting agendas, briefings, and minute taking.

Hybrid role , min 1 day in the London Office

The Role Support line managers and senior policy advisers within the team, by undertaking research, analysis and draft written reports on policy issues specific to committee, as required Contribute to the development of guidance and other materials to support members to comply with policy, regulations, legislation etc, as required Produce drafts of committee updates Contribute to the development of committee newsletters or other communications with members Provide support to smooth running of committees within area of responsibility (including arranging meetings, collating/despatching agenda and papers, attending meetings, developing draft minutes for review, recording and following up completion to report back to committee) as required Contribute to the development and delivery of the directorates business plan, performance indicators and risk management plan

The Candidate Ability to grasp new policy concepts quickly to undertake research and analysis of policy issues Ability to draft minutes, policy reports and briefings for review by line manager and/or relevant committee lead Ability to provide support to ensure smooth running of committees Ability to work flexibly, picking up new areas of work and responding to areas of need in a positive manner Quick thinker ability to respond decisively to issues on the day of committee meetings (eg. IT failure, catering issues etc) Experience of providing project support Understanding of the associations dual roles as trade union and professional body Personal resilience occasionally comes into contact with challenging member

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