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IPPR is an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to recruit the best candidate to fill each vacancy using an efficient, cost-effective and equitable process, ensuring all appointments are based on merit. We operate a transparent and consistent approach to selection and recruitment.

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External Affairs Manager

Circa £35,000 - £45,000 per annum pro rata plus benefits

Maternity Cover -  fixed term contract – full or part time hours

IPPR has built a strong reputation for delivering an innovative and topical events and marketing programme. The External Affairs Manager plays a vital role in devising and implementing IPPR’s national events programme; and is also responsible for securing sponsorship for a range of commercial conferences, debates, lectures and political party conference programmes. This post will provide maternity cover for the current post-holder for approximately 12 months.

In addition to securing sponsorship and devising and implementing events and marketing strategies, the role will involve overseeing the project management and delivery of events, identifying speakers and audiences, budget management, building and maintaining relationships with sponsors and working closely with IPPR staff to ensure a strategic and co-ordinated approach.

The successful applicant will have a proven track record of fundraising and delivering events campaigns on time and to budget. They will demonstrate excellent communication and project management skills, an interest in politics and policy and an understanding and commitment to the work of IPPR.

As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant to fill the post. All options can be discussed at interview stage.

Please download an information pack and application form or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it quoting the job title or send an A4 SAE to Recruitment, IPPR, 4th Floor, 14 Buckingham Street, London WC2N 6DF. PLEASE QUOTE JOB REF: EAM/MAY

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9am Monday 11 June 2012.

Interviews will be held week commencing 18 June 2012.