Bright Blue is an independent think tank and pressure group for liberal conservatism. We are looking for a Head of Communications to join this ambitious, fast-growing organisation.

The successful candidate will become a senior member of the team, devising and promoting our work across Bright Blue’s five core research areas: social reform; integrated Britain; energy and the environment; ageing Britain; and human rights and discrimination.

Our Head of Communications will have the following responsibilities:

Communications

• Managing our press office
• Generating and securing opportunities for Bright Blue to be regularly represented in newspapers and magazines, or on TV and radio
• Framing and promoting Bright Blue’s arguments and policies for our reports, articles and public appearances
• Representing Bright Blue in the media and at events, and becoming a recognised figure in the world of public policy
• Writing regular opinion articles and blogs on key policy areas
• Editing our quarterly magazine, Centre Write
• Managing all of Bright Blue’s online and social media activity

External affairs

• Engaging with key stakeholders such as civil servants, special advisers, academics, journalists and politicians
• Devising and organising a variety of Bright Blue events, including roundtable discussions and keynote speeches with high-profile decision-makers and opinion formers
• Attending and representing Bright Blue at roundtable discussions and public events
• Building a network of influential opinion formers and decision makers to contribute to and promote our work
• Supporting Bright Blue’s fundraising efforts

Internal

• Managing staff members and associate fellows
• Contributing to the intellectual capital of the organisation 

Person specification

• A belief in Bright Blue’s core values
• Significant experience working in or with national newspapers and broadcast media
• Proven management experience
• A strong background in and knowledge of centre-right politics and public policy
• Experience of commissioning and editing public policy content
• Excellent writing ability, creative thinking and interpersonal skills