Head of Advocacy

IPPR is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, and from applicants with a range of professional and lived experiences. As an organisation engaging in critical debate about a wide range of progressive policy issues, we value the creativity and range of perspectives that a diverse team can provide.

Head of Advocacy, IPPR (based in Westminster)
£50,631 - £63,717 (£40,505 - £50,974 pro rata) depending on skills & experience, plus benefits
30 hours per week (but open to other arrangements)
Two-year fixed term contract, starting as soon as possible

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) is the UK’s leading independent thinktank. Our research and ideas have shaped progressive policy making for more than three decades. At this exciting moment in British politics, we are looking to recruit a new Head of Advocacy to help make our work as influential as possible. We are looking for someone who is ambitious for progress in the UK, politically strategic, thinks deeply about how change happens and can get stuck in to deliver bold advocacy programmes.

This role will ensure that IPPR is effectively influencing policy and decision makers in government, political parties, and civil servants – as well as shaping the opinions and actions of those around politics, such as journalists and business leaders. This will include helping IPPR to build more effective partnerships with other organisations and campaigners to shape the public debate and create change.

This is an important and exciting new role within IPPR. The successful person will have an opportunity to shape our work, build new and exciting relationships with politicians, civil servants and civil society, and to secure real impact that makes the UK fairer, more sustainable and more prosperous. You will work as part of our amazing team of researchers, communications experts and change makers to make a real difference.

As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant to fill the post, including secondment. All options can be discussed at interview stage. This post will be based in our office, right at the heart of Westminster, with staff expected to be in the office at least two days a week. The role may require occasional travel to our offices in the North and in Scotland.

Before applying, please click on the documents below to read the information pack and job description or email recruitment@ippr.org quoting the job title or REF: HOA/JUNE

Please provide a CV with a 2-page personal statement. The statement should address, under separate headings, each of the attributes in the person specification

The CV and statement should be combined into one PDF document and returned to applications@ippr.org In order to complete your application please also complete IPPR’s diversity monitoring form

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight, 23 July 2024

Interviews will be held on 30 July 2024