Overview
Comms and Events Associate Jobs in London, England, UK at Institute for the Future of Work
Who we are:
IFOW’s mission is to shape a fairer future through better work. Our goal is a good society in which everyone can flourish through this new technological revolution, and our belief is that creating and sustaining good work is the best way to achieve this goal and ensure that innovation and social good advance together. 
Role Overview:
IFOW has a track record of rigorous and authoritative research, with a clear communications goal of making IFOW the go-to voice in the debate around the Future of Work. We are seeking a Comms and Events Associate who can accelerate this goal, shaping a growing organisation to clearly demonstrate its significant impact. Reporting to the Associate Director of Communications and Training Development, this role serves the needs of the whole organisation in implementing and developing IFOW’s communications strategy.
It will involve organising events – from major conferences to smaller roundtable sessions – as well as developing comms across all our channels.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead on a range of events (both in-person and online) – from conception, planning and execution – including conferences, parliamentary events and workshops.
Write, commission and edit a wide range of content including blogs, newsletters, press releases, reports, briefing materials and presentations, developing a deep knowledge of IFOW’s research outputs and institutional lines.
Create, plan and publish content for IFOW’s social media channels to increase engagement and reach influential stakeholders.
Monitor and evaluate impact of IFOW’s work, and help further develop systems for this
Update and maintain the IFOW website and associated sites, including writing high-quality copy to support publications of reports and events.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
A track record in delivering Comms work, preferably in a technology, policy or social justice environment
Excellent writing and proof-reading skills across a range of formats and for a range of audiences, with the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling storytelling
Strong digital skills with experience of optimising websites and social media to drive engagement
Good knowledge of Sharepoint, MS Teams and Power point, and – ideally – Adobe InDesign and Photoshop – and a commitment to deepen knowledge of these applications
Experience in managing events and liaising with senior stakeholders, including strong knowledge of – for example – event management platforms such as Eventbrite.
A strong commitment to the mission, goals and ethos of IFOW and to developing good knowledge of the work IFOW has published, and the institutional lines of the organisation
Good face-to-face communication and the ability to be at ease with people from a wide range of backgrounds and profiles
A strategic mindset and the ability to offer and receive constructively critical feedback
The ability to work both collaboratively and independently, comfortable with making decisions at pace and sometimes in a changing and uncertain environment
Great organisational skills and the ability to stay on top of many large and small tasks simultaneously, as well as a commitment to quality and attention to detail
Location:
Hybrid: working remotely, with weekly in-person days in our central London office, and commitment to in-person attendance at events as and when required.
Salary: £30-35,000 FTE per annum
Closing date: ASAP, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and so we advise applying as soon as possible
Contract: 1 year with view to renew
Hours:
This is a full time role. IFOW offers flexible ways of working including the option work two months fully remotely.
Start date: ASAP
Leave: 28 days + 3 days shutdown over the Christmas period
Title: Comms and Events Associate
Company: Institute for the Future of Work
Location: London, England, UK
Category: Creative Arts/Media, Marketing / Advertising / PR
