British Future is recruiting for a new Director of Research and Relationships
This is a key role in a small and ambitious think-tank which has established a significant track record and reputation for thought leadership on understanding attitudes, forging effective narratives and promoting constructive policy solutions on issues of immigration and integration, race and identity in Britain today.
The post-holder will lead British Future’s research and policy strategy, in order to maximise the organisation’s constructive impact on these often-polarising debates, to help to realise our vision of a confident and inclusive Britain, welcoming and fair to all.
The post-holder will play a key role in generating new income through research projects and effective partnerships, as part of an organisational strategy to diversify our funding base for sustainability and future growth.
The post-holder will develop and execute a work programme to make significant and timely interventions that can reframe public debates on these issues. They will also build effective partnerships across civic society, economic and political actors to embed narratives and policy approaches which are principled, practical and capable of securing public consent.
For full details please download the job role description.
How to Apply
To apply for the role of Director of Research and Relationships, please submit the following materials.
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Closing date for applications: Sunday 28 February 2021
Please email the relevant materials to Louise Hickmott at louise@britishfuture.org
British Future is an equal opportunities employer and we strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, social class, colour, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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British Future’s research into public attitudes on issues such as immigration, integration and identity helps us and our partners develop effective messages that reach and persuade new audiences. We offer constructive policy solutions and work to find common ground that can bring people together.