Public Affairs and Communications Manager

Part-time paid role (around two days per week)

Based in Herne Hill, South London

The Intergenerational Foundation is looking for a thoughtful, organised and proactive person to help coordinate our research, communications, fundraising and public affairs work.

This is a flexible part‑time role, likely around two days per week, based at our office in Herne Hill. The role may suit someone looking for meaningful and flexible work that can fit around school hours or other commitments.

We are particularly interested in candidates with professional experience in public policy, communications, charities, fundraising, research, campaigning or public affairs.

About the Intergenerational Foundation

The Intergenerational Foundation (IF) is an independent, non‑party‑political charity that researches fairness between generations and advocates for the interests of younger and future generations.

Over the last 15 years, we have helped place intergenerational fairness at the centre of UK policy debates. Our work is regularly cited by politicians, policymakers, journalists, academics and broadcasters.

We work on a wide range of issues affecting younger and future generations, including housing, pensions, taxation, government debt, higher education, wealth, health, public services and the environment.

We are a small team, so everyone’s contribution matters. The role would be varied, hands‑on and central to helping IF become better organised, better known and more effective.

About the role

We are looking for someone who can help coordinate IF’s work across research, communications, fundraising, events, volunteers and public affairs.

• Coordinate IF’s research, events, publications and communications
• Support media, donor and policymaker engagement
• Publicise IF’s work through newsletters, social media and press activity
• Maintain relationships with volunteers, fellows, supporters and partner organisations
• Help keep IF organised across meetings, deadlines and projects

The role is partly about keeping things moving: helping the team understand what is happening, what needs to happen next, and who is responsible for each task. It is also about helping IF build stronger relationships with donors, journalists, policymakers, volunteers, fellows, former staff and partner organisations.

You would work closely with the research team to help ensure that IF’s research is published effectively, communicated clearly and used to influence public debate.

Key responsibilities

The role is likely to include:

Coordination and operations

• Helping to keep IF organised, including maintaining clear systems for research plans, publications, events, meetings, deadlines and follow‑up actions
• Helping to coordinate IF’s activities, including research launches, press releases, podcast episodes, website updates, media appearances, meetings with policymakers and quarterly online meetings with supporters
• Helping to keep the Herne Hill office organised, welcoming and effective

Research pipeline and publications

• Working with the research team to maintain a clear pipeline of reports, blogs and other outputs
• Helping researchers stay on track with deadlines, launches and follow‑up activitySupporting the planning and delivery of research launches, including invitations, stakeholder lists, press outreach and social media promotion

Communications and social media

• Helping to publicise IF’s work through LinkedIn, Instagram, newsletters and other channels
• Supporting the production and scheduling of social media posts, graphics, website updates and newsletters
• Helping to turn IF’s research into clear and engaging public‑facing communications

Press and public affairs

• Helping to manage press requests and build relationships with journalists
• Supporting contact with policymakers, parliamentarians, think tanks, charities, academics and other organisations
• Helping IF remain engaged with relevant policy debates while retaining its independent voice

Funding and donor relationships

• Helping to manage grant applications, corporate sponsorships and donor relationships
• Identifying new funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, individuals and organisations whose missions align with IF’s work
• Helping IF communicate clearly with current and prospective donors

Volunteers, fellows and interns

• Helping to engage, encourage and coordinate IF volunteers
• Supporting the development of IF’s fellows network
• Helping to organise and line‑manage interns working with IF
• Maintaining contact with former IF staff, interns and supporters, including through events or alumni networks

Partnerships and international links

• Helping IF maintain relationships with partner organisations in the UK and internationally

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is:

• Organised, reliable and good at keeping track of tasks, deadlines and people
• A strong written communicator who can write clearly and professionally
• Interested in public policy, intergenerational fairness, charities, research, campaigning, communications or public affairs
• Comfortable working in a small, hands‑on team where responsibilities are varied
• Able to take initiative, follow things through and help others stay organised
• Confident dealing with a wide range of people, including journalists, donors, volunteers, policymakers, researchers and partner organisations
• Thoughtful, practical and sympathetic to IF’s mission of promoting fairness between generations

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be useful:

• Charity administration
• Public affairs
• Communications
• Research coordination
• Policy work
• Journalism
• Events
• Campaigning
• Social media
• Office management

Working arrangements

The role would be part‑time, likely around two days per week.

The role is based at IF’s office in Herne Hill, South London, with some flexibility around working patterns.

Pay is negotiable and will depend on the successful candidate’s skills, experience and agreed working arrangements.

The role may particularly suit someone local to Herne Hill, East Dulwich, Brixton, Tulse Hill, West Norwood, Dulwich or the surrounding area who is looking for meaningful part‑time work.