Common Vision is a think tank working to change the narrative around our shared future. We believe that the power of positive ideas can help create a new kind of civic politics which moves beyond angry, binary debates, and unites people around long-term intergenerational goals. Our mission is to champion public dialogue around social and political issues, and revitalise public diplomacy through encouraging established and new leaders to exchange perspectives and build understanding.

Common Vision launched in 2014, and has succeeded in building a strong reputation and practical track record in the last four years. We now are prioritising ambitious plans to diversify our projects and activities, expand our staff team and improve our governance processes.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a researcher to help the development and implementation of a new programme of engagement with business leaders and policy makers around issues relating to a responsible, low carbon, and resource efficient economy.

Key responsibilities:

• Planning and executing desk research and interviews
• Producing written content and editing articles, reports and briefings written by others
• Identifying potential new areas of research and discussion
• Drafting and co-ordinating of proposals for new research and events opportunities
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with partners, funders and wider stakeholders including professionals, campaigners, public commentators, Parliamentarians and academics
• Identifying and co-ordinating external and public communications opportunities
• General project co-ordination

We will consider part-time or flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

The full job description and candidate specification is available here: http://www.covi.org.uk/vacancy-researcher-sustainability-and-climate-change/ 

We will consider part-time or flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.