Full-time, permanent position.

The Young Foundation is in the process of reviewing its brand and will be developing a new website in 2012. We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic and creative person to support the work of the External Affairs team with a particular emphasis on our online platforms and events.

This is an important role which bolsters the team's reach and capacity, building on the systems and skills already in place. You will help us best communicate the work of the Young Foundation to the outside world.

The External Affairs Assistant will work closely with the External Affairs Manager and the broader team, which covers work on media, events, online platforms, publishing, design and development.

This post will be based at the Young Foundation in London and report directly to the External Affairs Manager; we are looking for an ambitious communicator motivated by the work of the Young Foundation who wants to develop a career in external affairs.

Read a full job description: http://www.youngfoundation.org/files/images/Brief_External_Affairs_Assistant_-_26_4_2012.pdf

Interviews will be on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 May 2012.

We regret that we will only be able to reply to and give feedback to short-listed applicants.

Please send a CV and a covering letter setting out how your skills and relevant experience relate to the person specification to applications@youngfoundation.org.

The covering letter should give details of your current role, salary and notice period, and confirmation that you are a British or EU Citizen or otherwise have the right to work in the UK, and where you saw the advert.