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Salary: £47,620 - £53,310 per annum inclusive of all allowances.
Basis: Full time
Job profile for Communications Officer and Speechwriter, Office of the Policy Chairman
Location: GUILDHALL (EC2V 7HH)
Date posted: 16/12/2024
Job reference: OOTC1089
Job description
Contract: Two-year Fixed Term Contract
Workplace Attendance Category: Hybrid – you’ll be expected to be in the office at least 3 days per week or 60% of your working time in the office.
The City of London Corporation is the governing body of the Square Mile dedicated to a vibrant and thriving City, supporting a diverse and sustainable London within a globally successful UK.
The Office of the Policy Chair (OPC) sits at the corporate centre of the City of London Corporation. It is the main conduit between the Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee, their Deputy, two Vice Chairs, elected Members, all parts of the City of London Corporation and external stakeholders.
The Office supports the Policy Chairman by providing strategic advice, coordinating logistics, drafting communications materials and supporting the Policy Chairman to discharge their duties as a key spokesperson and lead of the Corporation’s external relations with stakeholders across Westminster, Brussels, London local government and internationally.
The Role
As a Communications Officer and Speechwriter, Office of the Policy Chairman, you will work closely alongside the Senior Speechwriter, the Executive Director/Private Secretary, and our Corporate Communications team to develop a range of materials that support the effective dissemination of the priorities and objectives of the Policy Chairman and the Policy Leadership Team.
The Person
The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player, able to work under pressure and handle last minute requests. You are skilled at bringing together different pieces of information to create engaging and interesting communications products – from speeches to video scripts, social media messages, forewords for magazines and other publications.
You have a keen eye for grammar and can spot a misplaced comma from miles away. You live for the written and spoken word – are able to translate complex policy ideas into meaningful and relatable content that leave audiences feeling inspired and engaged.
Closing date: 12 noon on 8th January 2025
Interviews: will be held on 24th January 2025
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