This leading professional body is looking for an Interim Speechwriter and Public Affairs Adviser.
This is a three month contract to advise and support a leading professional membership body. This membership body needs to recruit an Interim Public Affairs professional, for an initial three month contract, to advise and support the team and draft high-quality speeches.
Main responsibilities include:
- Lead in the implementation and evaluation of the speechwriting strategy
- Ensure consistency and relevance across a range of audiences, in support of the policy and communications objectives within the business’ plans
- Finding new platforms for the Chief Executive, President and Office Holder team to speak at, and drafting their speeches, presentations, articles and other communications
- Support the development and implementation of the Society’s external stakeholder engagement plan, alongside establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders
Required skills and experience include:
- Experience in speechwriting is essential
- Proven experience in a policy, public affairs or communications environment or in a communications role
- Research experience and the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and impactful way
- The ability to understand a wide range of issues, work at a strategic level and be able to grasp essential details quickly