Senior Communications Officer – Politics and Governance **
Contract: Fixed-term (1 year)
Salary: £34,988 – £41,574 per annum
Location: London
Ref: PAC1421
An independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable
and peaceful world in which every person thrives.
About us
ODI (odi.org) is an independent, global think tank. We work to inspire people to act on injustice and inequality. Through research, convening and influencing, we generate ideas that matter for people and planet.**
We are looking for a Senior Communications Officer who will enhance the impact of our research and policy engagement on politics and governance. This position will support ODI’s efforts to inform and influence government, civil society and private sector approaches to politics and governance – ensuring that our public affairs and communications activities are strategic, creative and coordinated.
The postholder will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of all communications and public affairs activities for ODI’s politics and governance programme, as well as bringing coherence to ODI’s wider communications around relevant themes, including political economy, governance, human rights and conflict.
The politics and governance programme at ODI focuses on innovative research and advisory work to understand how politics and power shape policies, how services are delivered, and how institutions work. Notable initiatives within this programme include the Centre for the Study of Armed Groups; Lessons for Peace; the Justice, Human Rights and Rule of Law initiative and Digital Societies.
About you
You will have significant experience of planning and delivering strategic communications, using your skills and creativity to inform and influence policy outcomes. You will bring all-round communications experience to the role, able to demonstrate examples of successful management and delivery of events, digital communications, and a wide range of marketing materials.
You will have excellent writing skills, and proven ability to summarise technical research in clear, compelling language. Your organisational, prioritisation and project management skills will be second to none, enabling you to juggle multiple tasks while delivering excellent results.
You will be comfortable working alongside your research colleagues, helping to shape research communications for target audiences, and be able to liaise and communicate with colleagues at all levels of seniority and from different cultures.
Work experience or knowledge of key debates, policy processes and actors related to the themes of politics, governance, political economy, conflict, peacebuilding and human rights would be an asset in this role. A keen interest in these topics is essential.
Closing date: 3rd January 2022
Interview date: TBC**
How to apply:
For more information, please download an application pack from our website at ODI: Think change. If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 7922 8234 /0351 or email humanresources@odi.org.uk.
ODI is committed to developing and supporting diverse and inclusive teams of people who share our passion, where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of flexible, family friendly and inclusive employment policies to support colleagues from a range of backgrounds and nationalities.
ODI is an equal opportunities employer Charity Reg. No.228248