Communications Officer and Speechwriter, Office of the Policy Chairman

Communications Officer and Speechwriter, Office of the Policy Chairman

2 years Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £47,620 - £53,310 per annum inclusive of all allowances

35 hrs per week

Full time

Hybrid working

The Place

Destination City

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 of 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

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The City of London Corporation want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable. We are committed to regularly benchmarking and reviewing pay across the whole organisation and against external sectors.

Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.