Reform is recruiting an Events and Communications Assistant to join its small and passionate team for six months on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be involved in organising a portfolio of Reform’s policy events and in delivering Reform’s communications strategy.

Reform runs an annual programme of around 50 policy events a year which bring together senior leaders from across government and the opposition, public services and business to push the public policy debate forward. The Events and Communications Assistant will play a key role in the organisation of a portfolio of these events to ensure they run smoothly and are delivered to a high standard.

Maximising the impact of Reform’s work is crucial to ensure that its research is disseminated and read by its key stakeholders. The successful candidate will be involved in updating content across Reform’s communications channels, including the website and social media. They will work on launching Reform’s reports, including content and media strategy.

Reform is an independent, non-party think tank dedicated to achieving better and smarter public services. Our mission is to set out ideas that will improve public services for all and deliver value for money. We work on core sectors such as health and social care, education, home affairs and justice, and work and pensions. Our work also covers issues that cut across these sectors, including public service design and delivery and digital public services. We are determinedly independent and strictly non-party in our approach.

Core responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of a portfolio of Reform’s policy events, including managing the RSVP process, producing event materials and on-the-day logistics

• Assist with Reform’s communications strategy, including updating content across Reform’s communications channels and working on report launches

• Maintain accurate records in the database and update where appropriate

Other responsibilities

• Support the wider work of the events, communications and fundraising team where appropriate to fulfil business needs

• To undertake other reasonable duties as specified by a Director, and to contribute to the general development of Reform

Person specification

• Strong organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to multi-task and work under pressure

• Attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team

• A positive and can-do approach

• Enthusiasm and commitment

Reform is committed to diversity. We will accommodate applications from any interested persons and to make reasonable adjustments at any stage should this be requested.

Closing date

09.00, Monday 22 July 2019

Interview/start dates

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 31 July 2019 and applicants are asked to be available on this date. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, and be available to work for six months starting as soon as possible.

The application process

Reform uses the Be Applied website for recruiting purposes. You will be asked to:

- Fill out 5 questions about your education, skills, work experience and volunteering experience. Please do not include the name of institutions where you have studied.

- No CVs or cover letters should be submitted as part of your application

- Answer 3 questions about your motivation to work at Reform, your interest in the role and a task-based question.

- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

- Late applications will not be considered.

Website: https://reform.uk/who-we-are/recruitment

Thank you for considering applying for a job at Reform. We are really looking forward to reading your application.