⏰Last chance to apply! Applications for @csjthinktank.bsky.social Senior Development Manager role close on Friday! Are you? - Highly organised - A confident fundraiser - Able to master complex briefs and work with a range of audiences Then apply here: bit.ly/3W0DWrs

Calling all data people! @healthfoundation.bsky.social are looking for a Data Delivery Lead to join them for 2 years + oversee the rollout + improvement of key platforms, driving the implementation of their data strategy. If you have strong prog management skills 👇 bit.ly/4pxaPJS

Want to find out which think tanks are at Lib Dem Party Conference this weekend? What the topics are and who are their speakers? All in one handy guide? Then sign up for our conference newsletter (under think tank round up) here 👉 eepurl.com/cRkrK5

Apply now for @nea.org.uk new role - Data Analyst - and a chance to harness the power of data analysis + visualisation as they work to end fuel poverty. Skilled in data wrangling and have experience using prog languages + data viz tools? Apply here: bit.ly/4guKxE5

NEW JOB ALERT! Do you have experience in tech +/or media policy? @demos-uk.bsky.social are looking for a Lead Researcher to join their Digital Policy team + carry out high quality research and develop policy ideas that will have real influence. Apply here but hurry - closes 21st Sep! bit.ly/4psIq7A

NEW EVENTS JOB! @green-alliance.org.uk are looking for an Events and Engagement Manager to join them on a 12 month contract and lead their core events programme. Are you organised, proactive and creative? Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/4n3l3js

Lots of new roles just opened for applications at a range of different think tanks. We'll be sharing them all over the next few days but head to the jobs board to get an early start 👉 bit.ly/4lG2vFU #thinktanks #policyjobs

The latest blog in our series spotlighting think tankers; the work they do and the career advice they would give is with Richa Kapoor, Communications Manager at think tank @smfthinktank.bsky.social - if you are at all interested in a comms career in the policy world read it here: bit.ly/4n0geri

September means the publication of our member-only annual Salary Benchmarking Report. This year we had 13 think tanks take part and well over 200 salary data points collected. A great basis for discussion in our Ops Network! Thanks to everyone who got involved! #stmembers

Calling all data people! @healthfoundation.bsky.social are looking for a Senior Data Manager to lead their data management capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a mission-driven org, working at the forefront of health data analysis. Apply here: bit.ly/3IbmX2k

Another great public speaking training session yesterday. Lots of practice, lots of practical tips to take away and some excellent public speaking advice from Maximus 🤣

Last chance to apply! @growthandreform.bsky.social's two new openings close for applications on Monday - if you are looking for your first or next step into a think tank then look no further and apply: Senior Researcher: bit.ly/4m0YLxJ Operations Manager: bit.ly/4nbKTS8

Applications have now closed and a fantastic *FIFTY* different think tanks have applied! We have applications from big and small think tanks, from all corners of the UK think tank sector and across all different policy areas. The judges now have a tough job ahead of them! #SmartThinkingAwards

Now kicking off this year's Interns Showcase - 7 think tankers who have had their first start in a think tank will be taking us through a policy topic they have been working on, answering questions and getting to know others across the sector! #stmembers #thinktanks

It's the new term and here at Smart Thinking we are back to work! Our fortnightly think tank round up newsletter is BACK and out tomorrow morning. So sign up for the latest policy findings, events, jobs and more: eepurl.com/cRkrK5

Congrats to the Henry Jackson Society, @thefabians.bsky.social @bfpg.bsky.social @resfoundation.bsky.social @niesrorg.bsky.social @pbe.co.uk @instituteforgovernment.org.uk and the Coalition for Global Prosperity who all had policy reports in the top 10 most read for August! 🧵

⏰LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! Applications for @nuffieldtrust.org.uk Senior Fellow role close this weekend! If you have experience designing and leading mixed methods research and a detailed knowledge, understanding (and interest!) of health policy in the UK apply now: bit.ly/45oxKhn

Not one but TWO new jobs now open at @growthandreform.bsky.social: 1. Senior Researcher - develop + deliver a new initiative to reshape public service delivery and economic growth 2. Operations Manager - oversee daily operations for the small + dynamic team Click here: bit.ly/4ctdKx6

Working in policy and looking for your next job? Want your first start in a think tank? Looking for a more senior research role? The best place to start is with our weekly jobs newsletter - out every Saturday - and its handy round up! Sign up here: eepurl.com/cRkrK5

New policy role open! @healthfoundation.bsky.social are looking for a POLICY & RESEARCH MANAGER to join the Healthy Lives directorate + lead the delivery of policy development and research projects. If you have strong analytical and comms skills find out more 👇 bit.ly/477G5Zk

One week left until applications close for the inaugural Smart Thinking Awards! There are 8 categories for think tanks to apply for including Think Tank of the Year, One to Watch and The Innovation Award. Apply here: bit.ly/4mgG5dL #SmartThinkingAwards

Do you have excellent writing skills? Experience in managing events? Want to play an important part in the future of work policy debate? @ifow.org are looking for a new COMMS & EVENTS ASSOCIATE to join their team and help demonstrate their impact. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3V6PXek

Do you love delivering events that really drive engagement and create change? @healthfoundation.bsky.social are looking for a new EVENTS OFFICER to join them on a fixed contract and play a key role in planning and delivering a diverse and high-profile events programme 👉 bit.ly/3Jag2qq

New job alert! @nuffieldtrust.org.uk are looking for a SENIOR FELLOW to join their team and lead projects across a range of topics within health + care. Do you have strong critical appraisal skills? Excellent written + verbal communication skills? Find out more: bit.ly/45oxKhn

The @healthfoundation.bsky.social are looking for TWO new Policy Fellows to become key members of their dynamic policy team, leading, contributing and conducting high impact + robust research in NHS Reform and Strategy. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4mp6Rke

Interested in food, farming, land use and nature policy? Fancy being part of a policy team focusing on the natural environment? @green-alliance.org.uk are looking for a POLICY ADVISER to join them - if you have experience helping to shape policy find out more: bit.ly/45khopR

Could you be the Think Tanker of the Year? Open to ALL think tankers (not just research), the judges are looking for people who have shown excellence in their job + who have made an outstanding contribution to their think tank. Could this be you? #SmartThinkingAwards

Interested in leading a complex + high-impact programme of policy work? Want to work directly with employers to test innovative workplace interventions that support better workforce health? @healthfoundation.bsky.social latest opening could be for you! Find out more: bit.ly/45g6dOT

What was most popular in July? Congratulations to @cps.org.uk @rusi.bsky.social @pbe.co.uk @thefabians.bsky.social @resfoundation.bsky.social @localis.bsky.social @centreforcities.bsky.social @hepi-news.bsky.social who all had reports in this month's most read top 10! Read them here: bit.ly/45iN8LY

New policy role now open! @green-alliance.org.uk are looking for a POLICY ANALYST to be one of three analysts within their policy team. Are you curious and inquiring? Have excellent attention to detail and ability to work on several projects at once? Apply now: bit.ly/44QR73F

What's in a name? More than you might think. Our Head of Communications @hannahcthinks.bsky.social spoke to @smartthinking.bsky.social about the process of rebranding PBE, sharing lessons for other think tanks considering a change. ⬇️

Considering rebranding your think tank? @hannahcthinks.bsky.social @pbe.co.uk has handily distilled what you should know / why you might want to change your name and some things that will DEFINITELY come up along the way into our latest blog. Check it out here 👇 #thinktanks #Brand

New job alert! @csjfoundation.bsky.social part of the @csjthinktank.bsky.social family are looking for a HEAD OF PARTNERSHIPS to play a big role in their ambitious plans and deliver philanthropy services for existing clients as well as generate new business - find out more here: bit.ly/4lQEDPu

What are the categories the think tanks can apply for at this years #SmartThinkingAwards? There are 8 up for grabs... 🧵

New events role! @pbe.co.uk are looking for an EVENTS MANAGER to join their team and create + lead an exciting events strategy that uses the power of events to bring people together to challenge + engage on different issues. Interested? Find out more: bit.ly/4f1TdkD

Our last think tank round up before the summer break goes out TOMORROW! If you want to read the latest think tank reports, findings and commentary and jobs then sign up via the link: eepurl.com/cRkrK5

Could you be this year's Researcher of the Year? The judges are looking for those who have shown excellence + impact in their research work as well as going above and beyond to bring extra value to their think tank. Each think tank may nominate ONE person! bit.ly/40oPx6j

New Senior Policy Analyst role now open! @ieep-uk.bsky.social are looking for someone with excellent analytical skills, who takes the initiative, to join them for an initial 1 year contract to work on Air Quality, building on a track record of work. Find out more: bit.ly/3UhLaGw

Events professional? Looking for a new role with a comms element? @ilcuk.bsky.social are looking for an Events & Comms Officer to lead their events programme (including their flagship conference) + support on external affairs across the UK! Find out more: bit.ly/3ICTC0t

So what is it like being a think tank Senior Researcher? We asked Ellie Craven at think tank Onward what her job *really* entails - what tools she uses, what a typical day is like and what are the core skills you need 👉 bit.ly/4lLIZH3

👉Interested in higher education policy? 👉Clear written and spoken communicator? 👉Want to take the lead on your own research projects? @hepi-news.bsky.social are looking for a new POLICY MANAGER - if the above applies to you check it out here: bit.ly/3IBZs2b

Do you have experience of Parliamentary affairs and a strong understanding of Parliamentary and governmental processes? Interested in foreign policy? The Foreign Policy Centre think tank are looking for a new POLICY & PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS MANAGER. Join them here: bit.ly/44TgzVZ

This brilliant role is closing soon for applications! Join @csjthinktank.bsky.social leadership team as Director of External Affairs and help drive their political impact. They are looking for someone who can bring credibility, contacts, and leadership - apply now: bit.ly/44Bi0Hr

The next new role currently open is at @clesthinkdo.bsky.social who are looking for 2 SENIOR RESEARCHERS to work on both qualitative and quantitative research projects that bring excellence and expertise to community wealth building. Apply here: bit.ly/44Cvt1J

The next Think Tank Round Up hits inboxes tomorrow morning - sign up for all the latest UK think tank news, findings, research and events direct to your phone/laptop 🖊️👉http://eepurl.com/cRkrK5

First new think tank job up - @carnegieuk.bsky.social are looking for a SENIOR COMMS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER to build and strengthen their relationships with policymakers and make the case for change across Carnegie's communications channels. Find out more: bit.ly/4nBMIc6

It's a bumper crop of think thanks jobs this week - all week we will be sharing all the different roles currently available. So if you are looking for policy/comms/parliamentary affairs or events roles in UK think tanks - keep 👀! #thinktankjobs #SmartThinking

👏Congrats @smfthinktank.bsky.social @thefabians.bsky.social @hepi-news.bsky.social @resfoundation.bsky.social @instituteforgovernment.org.uk Civitas @suttontrust.bsky.social @centreforcities.bsky.social @brightblueuk.bsky.social who all had their research reports featured in June's top 10 most read!

It’s brilliant to see @smartthinking.bsky.social launch industry awards for UK think tanks to reward excellence in the sector and the people behind the policies. Find out more about these new awards here ⬇️ smartthinking.org.uk/awards-home/

A note from our Chair of Judges David Gauke on how the Smart Thinking Awards are a great chance to highlight the brilliant work the think tanks do! So listen to David - get your application in and join us for a great awards ceremony in the autumn! bit.ly/44jd89J