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We are currently recruiting for an Events and Communications Intern to start as soon as possible. This is a full-time, paid position lasting 6 months. The deadline for applications is 9am, Wednesday 24 May.

The Social Market Foundation (SMF) is a non-partisan think tank. We believe that fair markets, complemented by open public services, increase prosperity and help people to live well. We conduct research and run events looking at a wide range of economic and social policy areas, focusing on economic prosperity, public services and consumer markets.

We are currently recruiting for an Events and Communications Intern to start as soon as possible. This is a full-time, paid position lasting 6 months.

The Events and Communications Intern will be an integral member of the SMFs events and impact team, contributing to the development and smooth running SMF events and our communications function.

The role holder will support with the SMF events which include panel discussions, speeches and expert roundtables, which take place online, in-person and hybrid. They will also contribute to the planning for our events at the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative Party Conferences in the autumn. Our current events projects span topics including productivity and business growth, energy efficiency and net zero, public health policymaking, education and skills, and rehabilitation in the justice system.

The role holder will also provide communications support, including supporting with the management of the SMFs social media accounts (Twitter and LinkedIn), posting content and evaluating impact. They would support with the promotion of the SMFs reports. For the right candidate, there may be opportunities to write original content such as blogs for publication on the SMFs website.

Duties of the Events and Communication Intern will include:

Events:

(60-70%)

Communications / Social Media:

(30-40%)

The ideal candidate will have:

Details:

Six month paid internship

Salary: London Living Wage currently at 11.95 per hour.

Standard SMF working hours are 9.30am-6pm, Monday to Friday. We actively encourage flexible working and working patterns which are different to these hours. The appointee will be able to design their working week in discussion with colleagues to accommodate family commitments and other obligations.

The SMF is based at Westminster and the post-holder will be expected to work in our office there at least two days a week, plus any additional days required by the team, for example to attend in-person SMF events. Other working time can be spent at home or in our office. The successful candidate will be expected to attend and assist at the autumn political party conferences, taking place in Bournemouth, Manchester and Liverpool this year, for which some weekend and evening work will be required. Time in lieu will be offered for additional working hours over the party conferences.

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.

Application process:

Applications should be sent to opportunities@smf.co.uk with the header SMF Event and Communications Intern.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Wednesday 24th May. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial interview at the SMF office in Westminster. Please note, depending on the level of applications received, we may interview candidates before the application deadline.

Applicants should attach two pdf or word documents:

Important notes on your CV and Covering Letter:

Please note we will only be able to give feedback to candidates invited to interview.

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