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About Us
The Institute for Policy Research (IPR) is a leading public policy research institute in the UK. It aims to further the public good through research into issues of significant relevance to policy debate and decision‑making, building links with the worlds of policy and practice, and increasing public understanding of policy research through its events and publications.
The Brunel Centre is a new research and insight hub launched by the University of Bath, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and Futures West, with £4.5 million in funding from Research England. It provides independent, real‑time, open‑access data and research for and about the West of England economy, helping businesses, investors, and policymakers make better decisions across areas such as productivity, skills, innovation, trade and investment.
About the Role
* Design content for, analyse and manage IPR's social media pages on platforms such as LinkedIn and Bluesky.
* Commission, manage and edit the IPR blog, which hosts short pieces by academics.
* For the Brunel Centre: social media content, management and analysis; produce marketing materials such as leaflets and slide decks; edit and design publications released by the Centre; manage email communications with different audiences.
* Work across IPR and the Brunel Centre, promoting their research to external audiences via social media, publications and other channels.
Our Ideal Candidate
* Experience communicating complex information to a variety of audiences in an academic or think‑tank setting.
* Understanding of scholarly research in the social sciences, evidenced by an undergraduate degree in a social science subject (e.g., Politics, History, or Economics).
* Strong understanding of social media and experience using it to disseminate content to large audiences in a professional context.
* Experience producing branded publications for an organisation such as reports or promotional materials.
* Comfortable working as part of a team, as well as independently on dedicated tasks or projects.
* Excellent written communication skills.
Additional Information
Position is part‑time (21.9 hours) and fixed‑term, expected to end December 2029. During the interview, a short writing and editing task will be conducted. For questions about the role, please contact Ashley Lait, IPR's Head of Policy Programmes and Communications, or Dr Lucy Martin, Director of the Brunel Centre.
Diversity and Inclusion
We consider ourselves a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. With staff from over 60 nations, and a commitment to gender equality and intersectionality (Silver Athena SWAN award), we value diverse experience, perspectives and backgrounds. We encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds and communities, particularly under‑represented groups. We are committed to a safe and secure environment for our students, staff and community, reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, an accredited Disability Confident Leader, and an autism‑friendly university committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
Benefits
* Free counselling services through Health Assured
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Staff discount at Team Bath gym
* Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
* Staff discount on language courses
* Generous employer contributory pension scheme
* Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days
* Wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
* Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
* Local discounts and more
* Family‑friendly workplace
* Excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
* Relocation allowance
* Visa reimbursement and Interest‑Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work, as well as following us on X and LinkedIn.
Right to Work
Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.
Recruitment Process
Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.
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