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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 18h

For the final time - we are rounding up all the think tanks heading off to conference this week! Want to find out which think tanks are hosting events at Conservative Party Conference and making the trip to Birmingham? 🖊️ Sign up for our general round up: eepurl.com/cRkrK5

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Another party conference incoming! 🚊The think tanks are heading off to Brighton and Green Party Conference this Friday. Want to find out which think tanks are hosting what events? In a handy guide for each day? Sign up here under general round up: eepurl.com/cRkrK5

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

@learnworkuk.bsky.social is hiring a Head of Research for their Skills and Better Work programme! You will lead their projects which focus on getting more adults engaged in learning💡and developing their skills📈, whilst influencing national debate. Apply here: bit.ly/477gRcp

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Very cool job alert 🚨 @csjthinktank.bsky.social is looking to hire an Events Manager to help deliver their growing events programme, from roundtables to party conferences, and work with high-profile speakers & partners. If you’re a confident organiser, apply here! bit.ly/47ozBE4

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It’s that time of the year again… 🚊The think tanks are heading off to Liverpool and Labour Party Conference this weekend. Want to find out which think tanks are hosting what events? In a handy guide for each day? 🖊️ Sign up here under general round up: eepurl.com/cRkrK5

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

What gets measured gets done. Earlier today, we ran an online workshop which brought together over 30 think tankers from our member network to share how they measure impact - it was a great discussion with lots of food for thought! Recording available for members 🤓

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Do you enjoy directing and strategising comms??? 🚩The Jobs Foundation is looking to hire a Communications Director! In this role, you would grow their influence, shape campaigns + lead their comms strategy. Very exciting! If this could be you, apply here: bit.ly/4rsgpi8

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🚩New development role at @csjthinktank.bsky.social! CSJ is looking for a 'Senior Development Manager' to grow their supporter base, build donor relationships + secure new partnerships. Interested? Apply now: bit.ly/4h9fTSI

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

New fundraising role at think tank Theos! As Fundraising & Supporter Relations Officer you will grow their individual giving + supporter programme by managing key donor relationships, planning events + working closely with the comms team. Apply now: bit.ly/4r9IRW0

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

⏰Applications for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk Partnerships Manager role are closing soon! Interested in building relationships across business, academia + philanthropy and developing new funding opportunities in a think tank environment? Apply now: bit.ly/4xwAbeF

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Gavin Freeguard @gavinfreeguard.com · 27/08/2026

I liked what @jennybrennan.bsky.social @aidanpeppin.bsky.social were doing with researchascraft.substack.com @smartthinking.bsky.social have some useful articles (and training etc), Cast from Clay on influencing I know of some books, & there'll be stuff internal to some orgs But what's out there?

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

CLOSING SOON! A fantastic opportunity at @demos-uk.bsky.social where you will lead their media strategy, grow their media network, engage day to day with journalists to maximise coverage of Demos' work and have a real impact. Interested? Apply now: bit.ly/4g8GL4E

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Applications for this year's Smart Thinking Awards have now closed and a staggering 50 think tanks have applied! The standard of entry was high so it is going to be very competitive - it is now over to the judges for the preliminary judging stage! 🏆

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Coming up this September we have our very popular Media Training! Spaces are limited but if you want to become more confident in talking to the media, understand how to effectively communicate your message and above all practice then find out more here: bit.ly/45ljeY1

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

⏰Last chance to apply for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk Events Officer role! As part of the events team you will get the chance to support the design and co-ordination of the Institute’s programme of public and private events. Apply now: bit.ly/4gaZMTX

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Want to get started in think tanks? Interested in urban policy? @centreforcities.bsky.social 4-month External Affairs internship is now open for applications! You will get the chance to create content, support podcasts and get vital experience in policy comms. Apply now: bit.ly/4fMvhSZ

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Closing soon! Last chance to apply for @nestauk.bsky.social role in their Centre for Collective Intelligence, taking ownership of their flagship product Zeitgeist and leading the development of digital tools for public participation. Interested? Apply now: bit.ly/4fhmnho

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Looking for a new events role? Fancy working for a think tank? @smfthinktank.bsky.social are looking for an EVENTS OFFICER to help their events team organise interesting + impactful discussions between leading policy experts and high-profile politicians. Apply now: bit.ly/4yx1k1F

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

CLOSING SOON! @nestauk.bsky.social are looking for a Freelance Policy Director for their The Policy Fix podcast. Exploring bold ideas + radical policy thinking to help drive the UK forward they need someone to shape the content and narrative direction of the show. Interested? bit.ly/4vTrxWC

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Brilliant new job at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk! Following a major strategy review this is a rare opportunity to become a core member of the senior team. You will build + lead an expanded research team + drive work on the ecosystem of central gov and parliament. bit.ly/4v2N9Pf

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Getting stuck in with our first round of press interviews in this month's media training. Very foreign policy focused today from our attendees so we are learning a lot! #stmembers #thinktanks

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

🚨New job alert!🚨 @csjthinktank.bsky.social are looking for a new HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT to join their small, high-performing fundraising team and play a key role in securing new funding as well as managing current donors. Interested? Apply here: bit.ly/4xhQwEj

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Following the huge success of last year's inaugural awards the Smart Thinking Think Tank Awards are BACK for 2026 and officially open for applications! Key info: ✅Free to apply ✅Open to all UK-based think tanks ✅11 categories up for grabs All information can be found here: bit.ly/4al6UK5

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Our latest careers blog is with Emma Ma from think tank @hepi-news.bsky.social! As Director of Business Operations Emma plays an invaluable role across numerous areas of their work. If you would like to know more about what being a think tank ops director entails: bit.ly/4nR0vMn

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🚨NEW JOB ALERT!🚨 @futuregovforum.bsky.social have a brilliant role now open - Head of Policy and Research! You will lead the delivery of strategic research projects set out in their 3 year strategy, ensuring their work is underpinned by highly quality research. Apply now: bit.ly/4wGR8C

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

⏱LAST CHANCE TO APPLY!⏱ Applications for Centre for Long-Term Resilience Strategic Comms Lead close on Thursday! If you fancy the chance to take to help shape the public, media and political narrative on some of the most consequential issues of our time apply now: bit.ly/4ufiqyE

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Only a few days left to apply to be @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social new DIRECTOR! Do you have expertise on the EU and Europe more generally? Have a good network of contacts in Brussels and the major EU capitals? Are familiar with the debates on UK-EU relations? Apply now: bit.ly/494gTmD

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

New job alert!🚨 Are you able to think critically across a broad spectrum of problems + write high-quality and persuasive arguments? Want to work at an important time in British politics? Think tank Onward are looking for a new RESEARCHER to join their team! bit.ly/4dPRlMI

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

🚨New job alert! @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social are looking for a bright + enthusiastic researcher to join their team + lead their work on the economics of EU energy and climate policy. If you have 4+ yrs experience of working on EU policy + fancy a change then find out more: bit.ly/4wwYTeI

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

A great start to the day this morning with our Senior Communications Network - and we kicked off the session with a VERY topical agenda item - what to do when your planned releases keep getting spiked by churning political news 👀 Thanks to @rusi.bsky.social for being our glamorous host!

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

A great Senior Fundraisers' Network meeting this morning with our members - a very full session with a wide-ranging and useful discussion. Our members suggest the agenda items and then everyone pitches in with their experiences, suggestions and tips! #stmembers #thinktanks

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Looking for a high autonomy senior comms role? The Centre for Longer Term Reslience are looking for someone to translate complex policy concepts into compelling narratives that move the dial on AI safety + biosecurity and deliver bold new comms strategies. Apply now: bit.ly/4enZAQX

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Putting everyone through their public speaking paces as we round off April for our think tank members 😅🎙️

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

A rare opportunity to lead a think tank! @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social are looking for a new DIRECTOR to lead the think tank! If you have EU and Europe expertise, a good network of contacts in Brussels and the EU + are familiar with the debates on UK-EU relations, apply here: bit.ly/4vvaQRv

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Our fortnightly think tank round up is out TOMORROW! If you want to find all the latest research, events and findings from UK think tanks then sign up here: eepurl.com/cRkrK5 #thinktanks #policy

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

A brilliant internship opportunity at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk is open for applications! Join the IfG's year-long research programme and get the chance to carry out research, conduct interviews, run data analysis and more across their different teams! Apply now: bit.ly/47Duy3f

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Looking for a research or think tank internship? @centreforcities.bsky.social have opened appns for their 4-month Economic Research Internship where you will get the chance to undertake qualitative and quantitative research on UK cities and towns. Apply here: bit.ly/4ccAnqV

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

The first lunch get together for our new Research Network - lots of great chatting and mixing and then onto the Policy Challenge we have for them! #stmembers #thinktanks

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

We're having a great morning of training with think tank @policywise.bsky.social who are helping us think tankers become "Devolution-Able" and hopefully encouraging more think tanks to explore how they can have impact across *all* the 4 nations of the UK. Lots to learn and do!

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

LAST CHANCE! The Jobs Foundation are recruiting for an exciting new senior position and a crucial role in translating their strategy into disciplined execution with measurable outcomes! Do you have senior experience activating large member networks? Apply here bit.ly/4bthzUj

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Fancy playing a key role in delivering audience-led communications and marketing campaigns for a leading UK think tank? @instituteforgovernment.org.uk are looking for a Marketing Executive to help them drive engagement, attendance and impact! Apply now: bit.ly/4brhzmc

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

⏰CLOSING SOON! Interested in working on reducing carbon emissions from the UK’s homes? Do you have design craft skills (e.g. digital, product, industrial design)? Apply now to be @nestauk.bsky.social esta_uk new DESIGNER for their A Sustainable Future team: bit.ly/4bxYG1h

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Cracking people management training yesterday, kindly hosted by @centreforcities.bsky.social! We went through management fundamentals + the quirks of managing in a think tank before getting everyone up for how to effectively delegate, performance management + having difficult conversations!

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

10 week public affairs internship in Edinburgh now taking applications! Do you have a keen interest in current affairs, politics, and business and want to kickstart your career in this space? 56 Degrees North wants to hear from you! Apply by 18th March 👉https://bit.ly/4blWqdh

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

New role! ACAS are looking for a SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER with excellent research skills to deliver research that evaluates Acas’ AI transformation programme. Interested in using research to improve service delivery + influence policy? Apply here: bit.ly/4aYiLi9

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Looking for a new policy role? @nestauk.bsky.social are recruiting for a Policy Advisor to join their team and help strengthen their relationships with policy-makers and bring fresh, creative solutions to the early years policy area. Interested? Apply here 👉 bit.ly/4u8FIqo

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

ICYMI: Last week we had a fab webinar for our members with David Watson, former Director of Comms at @chathamhouse.org. David took us through how the think tank went from broadcasting to strategic comms - a perennial issue for think tanks! Watch again: bit.ly/4ckJdUc

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Out tomorrow - Smart Thinking's fortnightly round up of all things UK think tanks. The most recent published research, events to sign up for, jobs, training and more! Sign up here: eepurl.com/cRkrK5

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

New think tank internship! Apply now for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk's 14 month, prestigious COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP + get your start in UK think tanks by supporting the team, updating the website, boosting their social media and helping with events. Apply here: bit.ly/4avLSsV

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

This month's blog is from Adam Lang at @carnegieuk.bsky.social. Adam shares what motivates him in his job, the tools he uses, how he first got into policy and some great insights into what work-life balance really means. Read it here: bit.ly/4kEa7bA

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