For information on how to apply, please see the bottom of the advert. We will not consider Easy Apply applications on LinkedIn.
About the Company
Lexington is a leading strategic communications consultancy with its roots in public affairs. With clients across multiple sectors, we deliver positive change to shape the future for business and society.
About the Opportunity
Applications are open to career starters with a strong interest in politics and communications and who can already demonstrate an understanding of the UK political landscape through a degree, Master's, or work experience. This role is for an early October start date.
Our Internships are six-month fixed-term contracts and are paid the London Living Wage. It's an opportunity to learn about Public Affairs and to gain a better understanding of the intersection between business and politics/policy. This may lead to a permanent role, but it is not guaranteed.
About the Role
The aim of the role is to monitor key political and commercial developments that matter to our clients. This could be emerging or changing government policy, scrutiny of policy and progress of legislation in Parliament, and major developments that might impact the client’s business. It will include activities such as stakeholder mapping, monitoring live debates, PMQs, or reading documents such as Government press releases and new bills, consolidating these and drafting analyses of why it matters for our clients. You would have exposure to a wide variety of clients and issues as we work in all sectors from transport, health, and energy to food & drink, the creative industries and financial services, among others.
You can expect your time at work to be fun, varied and challenging, with opportunities for socials and team building. You'll be supporting a friendly and knowledgeable team in which you'll be a vital cog, but you will also be given mentoring support to do your best in the role. In addition, there are regular learning opportunities across the business.
Responsibilities
- Monitor key political and commercial developments
- Scrutinise government policy and progress of legislation in Parliament
- Track major developments that might impact the client’s business
- Consolidate and analyse information for clients
- Attend live debates, PMQs, and read Government Press Releases and New Bills
Qualifications
This role requires a minimum of 3 days a week in the office, ideally 4, but these days are flexible. Our office is in Holborn.
Required Skills
- Strong interest in politics and communications
- Demonstrated understanding of the UK political landscape
- Degree, Master's, or work experience in relevant fields
Preferred Skills
- Some relevant work experience
- Some knowledge of political developments, government policy and legislation
Pay range and compensation package
- London Living Wage
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Lexington, we believe in creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, one based on collaboration, purpose and professional development at every level. Lexington is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or any other basis protected by law.
How to apply
For your application to be considered, we request that both your CV and a short cover note be sent to lauren.maxey@lexcomm.co.uk. We will not consider Easy Apply applications on LinkedIn.
Applications will close on the 3rd September.