Conference Research Assistant

Westminster Forum Projects; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established conference organization in the UK is seeking a Conference Research Assistant to join their Editorial team. This role involves researching issues, drafting agendas, and ensuring the success of seminars. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, diplomacy, and exceptional written communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Regular pay reviews

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in policy, conference production, or public affairs is essential.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are a must.
• Exceptional written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Research emerging trends and possible speakers for conferences.
• Draft agendas and invitations for delegates and speakers.
• Contribute to smooth operations of seminars and receptions.

Skills

Policy expertise

Conference production

Written communication

Organizational skills

Diplomacy

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Graduates with exceptional aptitude

Job description

We're seeking an accomplished and diligent Conference Research Assistant to join our Editorial team. This multifaceted role entails helping produce conferences on key issues in energy, environment, infrastructure and transport that help move forward thinking for legislators, government, regulators and stakeholders affected by the important issues being discussed. You'll work closely with different areas of our business, demonstrating diplomacy, sensitivity, and a commitment to delivering quality results in a timely manner. Recent and upcoming conferences focus on : road strategy, CCCUS, HS2, active travel, aviation, Solar power,, ZEVs, maritime, energy efficiency, energy storage, hydrogen policy, biodiversity, electricity market reform, nuclear, fusion, smart electricity, grid development, gas and electricity and many other areas. Check out the programme of conferences on our website at https : / / www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk / conferences / westminster-energy-environment-and-transport-forum,

Responsibilities

• Researching issues, emerging trends, possible speakers and contacts across the policy landscape to a brief
• Helping make sure conferences are as up-to-date, relevant and inclusive as possible, with no interested parties left out of discussing important developments
• Drafting agendas, invitations to delegates and speakers, and text for our website
• Liaising with speakers and Parliamentary chairs
• Attending and contributing to the smooth operation of our seminars and receptions - online, in Westminster and elsewhere in the UK

Qualifications

We're looking for an individual who embodies our company values, including a sense of service, strict impartiality, high ethical standards, and a business-like, fair, diplomatic and commercially focused outlook.

• Solid experience in policy, conference production, journalism, public affairs or similar fields
• Exceptional written communication skills
• Quick learning abilities to absorb our funding model and business practices
• Strong diplomacy and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A can‑do attitude, strong sense of responsibility, and natural willingness to help colleagues
• Bright graduates - with exceptional aptitude and a professional outlook - will also be considered

Westminster Forum Projects is a market leader in organising impartial, senior‑level seminars on public policy. The company has its origins in the Westminster Parliament, and offers conferences on issues in Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland and England. With sustained success over more than 20 years, our work enjoys considerable support from legislators, government, professional bodies, industry, the third sector, and interest groups. We thrive on a commercially-focused environment while upholding strong ethical standards, always aiming to enhance public policy and provide a balanced forum for discussion.

Benefits

• A competitive starting salary range, subject to experience and educational record.
• Regular pay reviews as part of personal development meetings.
• Plenty of opportunities for career progression.
• A fast‑paced, multi‑tasking working environment with ample support from senior staff and peers.