Inside Briefing with the Institute for Government - A new mini-series lifting the lid on the reality of being a ‘spad.’ That’s a special adviser, working within government, who helps shape policy, deal with the media and represent government ministers when they aren’t there.
Featuring those who have lived and breathed the role, you’ll hear about the insecurity of the job and long hours associated with it, but how crucial spads are to the system of government. It’s an ideal listen for anyone who is interested in taking on such a challenging and often misunderstood role, or for anyone intrigued about how other people do their jobs all day.
