We have an opportunity for an intern to support our public affairs activity.
Your tasks will include:
- Monitoring relevant activity from external organisations of interest to the RPS;
- Providing initial research on salient points for consultation documents;
- Monitoring developments in the new healthcare environment, specifically: NHS structure updates – Sifting through websites such as the NHS network to identify key information that may be useful for pharmacists to know;
- Monitor Parliamentary activity relating to pharmacy or healthcare;
- Maintaining and developing the policy repository.
During your internship you will:
- Learn about public affairs in a professional environment;
- Work in a small friendly team and liaise with colleagues across the organisation;
- Gain an understanding of policy creation through to its effective use via public affairs activity;
- Build skills and confidence in working in a friendly environment;
- Ensure parliamentary and healthcare intelligence is delivered to key individuals.
The right candidate will have:
- A degree in politics or public policy;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Willingness to learn and have a positive attitude, be enthusiastic, self-motivated and work as a team player;
- Ability to analyse information and understand the implications from a policy and public affairs perspective
Location
The position is based in the Society’s Headquarters: 1 Lambeth High Street, London SE1 7JN.