We do high-quality research into policy questions and audiences, which means we can come up with compelling creative concepts for campaigns. That’s how we get results for our clients.

We’re on the hunt for a generalist rather than a specialist. You’ll be someone who feels at home engaging with policymakers, the people who support them, and the people who have their ear. You’ll be able to build relationships quickly with clients, colleagues and even interviewees. You’ll spot mistakes, ask difficult questions, and tell us and our clients how to improve things.

One day you’ll be researching a new policy area, and how key decisionmakers think about it. The next, you’ll be shaping a creative route for a social media campaign. The day after you’ll be calling up MPs to get them to attend your event.

But you’ll also have ideas and a perspective to bring to the team. Whatever your political convictions, you’ll want to change the status quo. You’ll be hungry to change the way policy experts perceive their role in society. Indeed, you may have debated whether policy organisations themselves are part of the problem.

We’ve been described as the “think tank for think tanks”. You’ll enjoy spending time thinking, but you’ll also be ready to turn that thinking into impactful communications.

Our core philosophy
A new model for think-tank communications (Part 1 and Part 2), Cast From Clay
Why the public should matter to think tankers, Cast From Clay

Essentials
We’re looking for someone who has:

• A belief that the status quo isn’t good enough
• At least 2 years’ experience in a public affairs agency
• Political judgement and knowledge of Westminster norms and procedures
• Strong research and analysis skills
• An ability to create high-quality content (including for social media)
• Diligence, with excellent attention to detail
• A proactive approach and a strong work ethic
• The ability to meet deadlines while not letting the ball drop on other projects

It helps if you have:

• Experience of organising events
• A track record of building relationships with journalists and placing stories
• Knowledge of paid social
• Skills in search engine optimisation and marketing
• Experience of shooting and editing video
• Knowledge of US or international politics