Communications Manager

Bright Blue; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Job description

We are looking for a Communications Manager to join our ambitious organisation. The successful candidate will shape, lead and execute Bright Blue’s communications strategy. They will be responsible for ensuring the think tank continues to have an impactful relationship with the media, implementing an effective digital strategy and leading the think tank’s external affairs. We are looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial individual who passionately believes in and can clearly articulate Bright Blue’s principles and ideas. They will help our organisation become one of the most high-profile and impactful policy voices in the UK. There is the opportunity for rapid promotion. The role will involve some travel and hours can be irregular, to suit the timing of meetings and events.

Main responsibilities:

1. Plan and implement a detailed and strategic communications strategy for report releases and reactive interventions.
2. Lead a communications programme for our events.
3. Engage and build a network with key stakeholders such as journalists, PR and PA professionals, producers, special advisers, MPs, officials and regulators.
4. Secure significant coverage of the work of Bright Blue in print and broadcast media.
5. Brief and support the wider Bright Blue team on media speaking appearances.
6. Implement and run Bright Blue’s digital assets, including our social media and website.
7. Write press releases and place articles for Bright Blue.
8. Help secure funding for the organisation.
9. Be a spokesperson for the organisation in the media.

Person specification:

1. Experience working in a communications or media role.
2. Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build good working relationships with multiple external stakeholders.
3. An understanding of how to promote research and other activities of a think tank.
4. A network of contacts, including journalists, MPs and special advisers.
5. Strong tech-literacy with WordPress, Adobe, Canva and email marketing programmes.
6. A strong work ethic, desire to learn and the ability to work independently and collectively.
7. A strong background in and knowledge of politics and public policy.
8. A belief in Bright Blue’s core values.

This position is based in London. Bright Blue has a hybrid working arrangement with at least three days in the office each week and the rest working from home.

Closing date: 30th March 2025.
Interviews start from: 7th April 2025.
Salary: £30,000 – £39,999 yearly.

About Bright Blue:
Bright Blue is an independent think tank that seeks to defend and improve liberal society.