Bright Blue is an independent think tank for liberal conservatism. We defend and improve liberal society. Our primary role is to create and vet government policy.

We are looking for an Events and Operations Manager to ensure our think tank is well organised and is able to deliver a busy and demanding events and conferences programme, including during the 2022 Party Conference season. 

Key responsibilities

• Developing, organising and managing a programme of events and conferences
• Briefing and managing high-profile speakers such as civil servants, special advisers, academics, journalists and politicians
• Devising new event and conference ideas
• Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing event partners
• Supervising and attending a variety of Bright Blue events, from roundtable discussions to keynote speeches
• Attending and representing Bright Blue at roundtable discussions and public events
• Forming relationships with politicians, policy makers and other key stakeholders to enhance and promote Bright Blue’s event programme
• Managing staff members and associate fellows
• Managing communications with Bright Blue’s membership
• Performing administrative work necessary to deliver events and support everyday operations

Person specification

• A highly organised, self-motivated individual excited about working in a small business and who can work well in teams and independently
• Extensive experience managing and delivering high-profile events
• Excellent project and budget management skills
• Extensive problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively
• Excellent writing ability and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure calmly and effectively
• An entrepreneurial mindset, with a desire to create new work and opportunities for Bright Blue
• A proven interest in politics and public policy

The position is based in London and is full-time.

Bright Blue operates a hybrid working policy, and further flexibility in working arrangements is available.