Public Affairs Intern

Public Affairs Intern

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: London

Salary: £28,860 per annum (pro rata to length of contract)

Contract: Internship - Fixed Term Contract for up to 3 months

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week/flexible days and/or hours (Mon-Fri)

Description

Join a dynamic Public Affairs team at the heart of the Bank's external engagement activity. This is an exciting opportunity to build relationships, gain insight into the political and policy landscape, and support senior leaders in their engagement with key stakeholders.

In this role, you'll help deliver the Bank's external stakeholder engagement plan, working closely with colleagues to ensure meaningful and effective engagement with parliamentarians, government officials and other influential stakeholders.

You will support the delivery of high-profile events and roundtables for senior members of the Bank, including coordinating guest lists, managing invitations and assisting with event delivery. You'll also keep abreast of parliamentary developments, contributing to intelligence gathering and helping produce the weekly political and policy briefing.

The role offers the chance to develop strong communication skills through supporting the production of briefings, presentations and speeches for senior leaders. Responsibilities also include drafting responses to parliamentary questions, MP correspondence and government enquiries.

Alongside core Public Affairs activity, there will be opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from across the Bank on a range of wider projects, providing valuable exposure to different teams and areas of work.

Key Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday
• 15% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, Group Income Protection and life assurance
• Paid voluntary days, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and dining, to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology and plenty more