Wilton Park organises over 60 events a year in the UK and overseas, bringing together leading representatives from the worlds of politics, diplomacy, academia, business, civil society, the military and the media.

We focus on issues of international security, prosperity and justice. Our meetings provide a neutral environment where conflicting views can be expressed and debated openly and calmly, allowing acceptable compromise and resolution to be achieved.

Our priorities include:

• Conflict prevention, resolution and state building
• Defence and security
• Global economy
• Human rights, good governance and faith
• Multilateral institutions, key countries and regions
• Sustainable development and the environment

The Graduate Associate will work across the organisation, immersing themselves in the work of each team, providing support for the delivery of Wilton Park’s objectives, which are to help develop and deliver a programme of projects and programmes in support of the UK’s foreign policy objectives.

The Graduate Associate will support the production lifecycle of Wilton Park events, working from identification and development of initial policy ideas through to the preparation, project management and delivery of events held at Wiston House or in alternative venues in the UK and overseas.

Application pack

Application form

Equal opportunities questionnaire

If you are interested in applying for this post, please send your completed application form and equal opportunities questionnaire to recruitment@wiltonpark.org.uk by 22 June quoting ‘Graduate Associate’ in the subject line. Interviews are likely to be held over the period 2 – 13 July 2018. Please indicate your availability.

Closing Date: 2 July 2018
Job Title: Graduate Research Executive (GRE)
Working For: BMG Research
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £18,000-£23,000 DOE + Benefits + Company Bonus Scheme

We are growing. We have another role available at BMG; in our Social Research team. The position is best suited to either graduates or Research Executives with less than 2 years’ experience.

We require candidates who can demonstrate strong organisation skills, a willingness to learn, those who are self-assured but not arrogant, and those who like to take on challenging tasks, whatever they may be.

To be successful, candidates will have a strong desire to learn, hold a minimum of a 2:1-degree qualification or equivalent, are numerate with a good understanding of collating and analysing data. Candidates will already have a detailed understanding of primary research methods and are looking to pursue a career in a fast-paced, fun and exciting research setting.

Relevant training and skills development opportunities will be provided to the successful candidates, who will also join the BMG Graduate Training Program.

Key Responsibilities: • Designing questions and topics for research that generate fresh insight for our clients • Basic coding of results and data checking • Carrying out background research to support proposal and report writing • Preparing project materials including job spec forms, coding and data analysis specs • Assisting with qualitative research, including recruitment and preparation of materials • Providing support on the analysis and presentation of data • Reporting results in a clear, concise and usable way • Writing articles for the BMG Research website

Candidates will need to demonstrate the following: • Excellent written and spoken English accompanied by good numerical skills • An interest in, and knowledge of society, current affairs and politics • An understanding of data and statistics • An ability to write around data/results (to tell an accurate and interesting story) • A full working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint • An ability to meet strict deadlines • A keen eye for detail – spotting and correcting errors • A willingness to take on challenging and varied tasks • A professional, can-do attitude

Experience of the following is desirable but not essential:
• SPSS • Primary research and/or fieldwork • Data charting tools

Closing Date: 2 July 2018
Initial Selection Notification Date: Wednesday 5th July 2018
Interview Dates: Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th July 2018
Start Dates: Late July OR early August

Application Details
If you believe you are the right candidate, please send a covering letter detailing why we should choose you, and an up-to-date CV to recruitment@bmgresearch.co.uk

Please Note
Both covering letters and CVs should be in PDF format only.
All applicants will receive a reply, though not all will receive written feedback. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK and be prepared to undergo a basic DBS check.

Dr Ben Seyd is available to offer advice to students interested in applying: tel. 01227 (82)7584 or e-mail. B.J.Seyd@kent.ac.uk

We are seeking an enthusiastic person with initiative and drive to join a small but busy team supporting the democratic processes of the Maidstone Council and helping to ensure that decisions can be taken effectively and lawfully. This will involve co-ordinating and servicing meetings of the Council’s Committees, working closely with Councillors and Senior Officers, and will include preparing and publishing agendas, reports and minutes.

Applicants for the post will need to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with Councillors and Senior Officers, and must have strong written and spoken communication skills. Interpersonal and organisational skills are also essential requirements of the post and you will regularly be required to attend evening meetings, for which payment will be made. The successful candidate will be expected to work in a busy, high-pressure environment.

We welcome applications from candidates without previous direct experience in a Democratic Services environment, provided the candidate can demonstrate the skills required and an enthusiastic attitude.

This post is career graded and training will be offered in all aspects of the role, including the possibility of studying for professional qualifications.

For further information or to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Sam Bailey on 01622 602263

Job title: Democratic Services Officer
Job reference: 001015
Application closing date: 30/05/2018
Location: Maidstone
Salary: MBC Grade 7-9 (£22,592 – £30,844)
Package: career average pension scheme, professional fee payment, flexible working (including opportunities for home working and job share), to employee benefits package and generous leave entitlement.

Closing Date: 30 May 2018
Interview Date: 19 June 2018

Email queries to:
The Recruitment Team
Mid Kent Human Resources
HRSupportTeam@MidKent.gov.uk

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