Communications Manager

Bright Blue; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic think tank in London seeks a Communications Manager to lead their communications strategy and enhance media relations. The successful candidate will work hybrid, with at least three days in the office. You must have experience in communications, strong social media skills, and networking ability. Salary ranges from £30,000 to £40,000 annually, dependent on experience. Apply with your CV and a personalized cover letter to the hiring manager.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a communications or media role.
• Proficient in using and promoting via social media.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships.
• Understanding of promoting research activities.
• Possess a network of contacts in journalism and politics.
• Strong tech-literacy with various software tools.
• Knowledge of politics and public policy.
• Belief in the core values of Bright Blue.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a strategic communications strategy.
• Lead communications for events.
• Engage with key stakeholders including journalists.
• Manage digital assets, including social media.
• Coordinate the Bright Blue Community.
• Secure media coverage for Bright Blue's work.
• Support the team on media appearances.
• Write press releases and articles.
• Help secure funding for the organisation.
• Serve as a spokesperson in media.

Skills

Experience in communications or media role

Proficiency in social media promotion

Strong interpersonal skills

Understanding of think tank promotion

Network of contacts

Tech-literacy with software tools

Knowledge of politics and public policy

Belief in core values

Tools

Adobe

Canva

WordPress

Elementor

Email marketing programs

Job description

We are looking for a Communications Manager to join our ambitious organisation on a full- or part‑time basis.. . 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.. .

Responsibilities

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

Person specifications

• Experience working in a communications or media role.
• Proficiency with the use of and promotion through social media, such as X, Instagram and YouTube.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build good working relationships with multiple external stakeholders.
• An understanding of how to promote research and other activities of a think tank.
• A network of contacts, including journalists, MPs and special advisers.
• Strong tech‑literacy with Adobe, Canva, WordPress, Elementor and email marketing programmes.
• A strong background in and knowledge of politics and public policy.
• 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: 9am, 1st December 2025. Interviews will take place in December.

Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 full‑time, dependent on experience, or the equivalent part‑time pro rata salary.

Experience: Required

Employment: Full‑time

Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 yearly

Please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are the best person for the job to Bartek Staniszewski. In your cover letter, please include information on whether you could do the job full‑time, part‑time or either. Please note we do not consider AI‑generated cover letters.

About Bright Blue

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