IPPR (Institute for Public Policy Research) is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

14 week fixed term contract - Full time (37.5 hours per week)

IPPR is looking to recruit an Events Assistant. This role is based in IPPR’s Communications team, which works to ensure that IPPR has impact and influence across a wide range of audiences. You will have a particular focus on events.

The primary focus of the role will be to assist with the coordination and delivery of IPPR events programmes, including across the party conference season. This will include the logistical and administrative aspects of events management; liaising with speakers and funders; assisting with marketing activity; and maintaining and updating records and systems, in particular IPPR’s database.

The ideal candidate will have experience of organising events and working in a busy environment, excellent administrative and IT skills; the ability to manage a busy workload and respond pro-actively to changes in work priorities; excellent communication skills and an interest in public affairs and public policy.

As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant to fill the post. All options can be discussed at interview stage.