Social Market Foundation
New opportunity – Head of Strategic Communications (Temporary)
Social Market Foundation, Fontana, California, United States, 92336
New opportunity – Head of Strategic Communications (Temporary)New opportunity – Head of Strategic Communications (Temporary)
Published: 31 July 2024
Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.The Social Market Foundation, Britain’s leading cross-party thinktank, is looking for an experienced and motivated Strategic Communications expert to join our team on a temporary basis.The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing a comprehensive communication plan that aligns with our organizational mission and goals. The role will also include analysing and designing a plan for wider aspects of our impact, including public affairs engagement and social media communications. We currently have a small comms team (1.5 FTE) and the successful applicant will be expected to contribute alongside them.The role will report directly to the SMF Director. This would be a three-month contract at £50,000-£55,000 on a pro-rata basis. There is the possibility of a permanent role, depending on the outcome of the review.The SMF are also prepared to consider the role on a part-time or shared basis.Responsibilities:Collaborate with senior management to define strategic communication objectives and design a forward-looking strategic communications plan, including social media, traditional media, and public affairs, with recommendations on resourcing and hiring.Design and implement a communications plan for party conferences and the Budget.Provide advice and coaching to the team.Application processInterested candidates should submit their resume with a cover letter to director@smf.co.uk by Midday on Friday 9 th August.Applicants are also asked to download, complete and return an equality and diversity monitoring form. This is voluntary and not a condition of applying. A copy of the form can be found here .Applications will be sifted on a name-blind basis. Please do not include your first or last name on your CV or covering letter. So we can identify you please include your name in the email you send with your application.CVs should omit institutions. Please do not include the names of schools or universities attended. Do include courses studied and qualifications obtained.Where possible, please remove references that might identify your background, sex or other characteristics. For instance, change references to “University women’s football team” to “university football team.”The SMF is an equal opportunities employer, and all our jobs are open to anyone, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, age, disability, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.We particularly encourage applications from people whose backgrounds are poorly represented in Westminster-based institutions and employers.The successful candidate will be required to show proof of the right to work in the UK and provide two referees, including their most recent employer, where applicable.The Social Market Foundation’s response to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s first King’s Speech follows below.What should we expect from Keir Starmer’s first King’s Speech?The drive for economic growth could confront a Labour government with choices between competition and industrial aims, says competition watchdog’s former strategy director.Soundcloud
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Published: 31 July 2024
Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.The Social Market Foundation, Britain’s leading cross-party thinktank, is looking for an experienced and motivated Strategic Communications expert to join our team on a temporary basis.The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing a comprehensive communication plan that aligns with our organizational mission and goals. The role will also include analysing and designing a plan for wider aspects of our impact, including public affairs engagement and social media communications. We currently have a small comms team (1.5 FTE) and the successful applicant will be expected to contribute alongside them.The role will report directly to the SMF Director. This would be a three-month contract at £50,000-£55,000 on a pro-rata basis. There is the possibility of a permanent role, depending on the outcome of the review.The SMF are also prepared to consider the role on a part-time or shared basis.Responsibilities:Collaborate with senior management to define strategic communication objectives and design a forward-looking strategic communications plan, including social media, traditional media, and public affairs, with recommendations on resourcing and hiring.Design and implement a communications plan for party conferences and the Budget.Provide advice and coaching to the team.Application processInterested candidates should submit their resume with a cover letter to director@smf.co.uk by Midday on Friday 9 th August.Applicants are also asked to download, complete and return an equality and diversity monitoring form. This is voluntary and not a condition of applying. A copy of the form can be found here .Applications will be sifted on a name-blind basis. Please do not include your first or last name on your CV or covering letter. So we can identify you please include your name in the email you send with your application.CVs should omit institutions. Please do not include the names of schools or universities attended. Do include courses studied and qualifications obtained.Where possible, please remove references that might identify your background, sex or other characteristics. For instance, change references to “University women’s football team” to “university football team.”The SMF is an equal opportunities employer, and all our jobs are open to anyone, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, age, disability, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.We particularly encourage applications from people whose backgrounds are poorly represented in Westminster-based institutions and employers.The successful candidate will be required to show proof of the right to work in the UK and provide two referees, including their most recent employer, where applicable.The Social Market Foundation’s response to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s first King’s Speech follows below.What should we expect from Keir Starmer’s first King’s Speech?The drive for economic growth could confront a Labour government with choices between competition and industrial aims, says competition watchdog’s former strategy director.Soundcloud
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