Interim Speechwriter & PA Adviser

Ellwood Atfield; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading professional membership body in the UK is seeking an Interim Public Affairs professional for a three-month contract. The role involves advising the team, implementing speechwriting strategies, and drafting high-quality communications. Candidates must have proven speechwriting experience and a background in policy or public affairs. This position offers an opportunity to impact both internal and external communications significantly.

Qualifications

• Experience in speechwriting is essential.
• Proven experience in a policy, public affairs or communications environment.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead in implementing the speechwriting strategy.
• Ensure consistency across audiences for policy and communications objectives.
• Draft speeches, presentations, and articles for key executives.
• Support stakeholder engagement and relationship building.

Skills

Speechwriting

Policy understanding

Communication

Research

Job description

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

• 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

• 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