Localis is hiring an events and comms manager
Job title: Events and communications manager
Working for: Localis
Location: London (hybrid working from home and in-office)
Salary: £25,000 full time
Length of contract: Six months initial contract with three-month probationary period
Job details
Localis is a leading, independent think tank focusing on devising place-based public policy at the level of national and local government. We are currently seeking a communications and events manager to support the delivery of our events and research policy programme. This role would be ideal for a graduate starter looking for wider experience in the world of policy and public affairs.
Job specification
- 35hrs/week (five-day working week, with flexibility over days)
- Can work from home or our office, but will be required in office for initial training and some staff meetings
- Will be required to travel for party conferences and other events taking place outside London
Main duties and responsibilities
Events planning: research, recommend, organise and co-ordinate events in line with strategic priorities, including budgeting, resource and monitoring coverage.
Project manage all event logistics, including attending both in person events and all online events.
- For in person events, logistics would include speaker liaison, venue setup, signage, AV and attendee registration.
- For online events, this would include set up of webinar platform, facilitating audience registration/sign in and technical support during the event.
- Manage attendance of Localis research evidence sessions in liaison with the research team.
- Ensure all events are delivered to high standard, on budget and secure excellent attendance.
Maintain calendar(s) of internal and external events.
Communications
- Help create compelling event concepts with supporting content that will engage target audiences.
- Co-ordinate and create engaging website and social media content with an analytic eye to monitor the success of the work.
- Assist with press releases, media liaison and stakeholder engagement.
Essential qualities
- Self-motivated with a passion for public affairs and policy.
- Believer in local democracy and the efficacy of well-managed local government
- Strong writing and communications skills
- Some knowledge of local government structure in the UK
- Comfortable working flexibly in a small team environment.
Desired qualities
- Previous experience in a communications or event role
- Project management experience
Closing date: 1st August 2024
Interview/start dates
The successful candidate would ideally start before the end of August. Interviews will be arranged in w/c 8th August. We may look to arrange interviews before then too.
Application details
To apply, please email jonathan.werran@localis.org.uk with:
- A covering letter referencing how you satisfy the required experience for the role.
- Your CV.
- A sample of writing and/or links to previous written work.