Smart Thinking
@smartthinking.bsky.social
Smart Thinking is a platform and network for UK think tanks. We share their research, events and career opportunities as well as providing networks, training and knowledge sharing for those working in think tanks.
Accomplished communicator with experience in sales/business dev/fundraising?
Experienced in think tanks/policy/public affairs?
@instituteforgovernment.org.uk are looking for a new Partnerships Manager to lead their business function. Could this be you? Apply now!
bit.ly/3XS3Aj0
Experienced in think tanks/policy/public affairs?
@instituteforgovernment.org.uk are looking for a new Partnerships Manager to lead their business function. Could this be you? Apply now!
bit.ly/3XS3Aj0
November 26, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Accomplished communicator with experience in sales/business dev/fundraising?
Experienced in think tanks/policy/public affairs?
@instituteforgovernment.org.uk are looking for a new Partnerships Manager to lead their business function. Could this be you? Apply now!
bit.ly/3XS3Aj0
Experienced in think tanks/policy/public affairs?
@instituteforgovernment.org.uk are looking for a new Partnerships Manager to lead their business function. Could this be you? Apply now!
bit.ly/3XS3Aj0
A great session on how to rebrand a think tank was our November webinar. We welcomed Hannah Corbett who led @pbe.co.uk's recent rebrand to take us through the common pitfalls and things you want to include/focus on. Members can find it in our archive 👇
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November 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM
A great session on how to rebrand a think tank was our November webinar. We welcomed Hannah Corbett who led @pbe.co.uk's recent rebrand to take us through the common pitfalls and things you want to include/focus on. Members can find it in our archive 👇
bit.ly/4rhQZDc
bit.ly/4rhQZDc
Out tomorrow is our fortnightly think tank round up - if you want to get the most recent reports, find out which think tanks are hosting events soon or the latest think tank findings then sign up 👇
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November 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Out tomorrow is our fortnightly think tank round up - if you want to get the most recent reports, find out which think tanks are hosting events soon or the latest think tank findings then sign up 👇
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Do you have excellent research and analysis skills? Interested in helping local councils, combined authorities, govt + others to develop policies to grow local + regional economies? @countrcultrcslty.bsky.social are looking for a new Consultant to join them. Apply now: bit.ly/4p9nB0N
November 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Do you have excellent research and analysis skills? Interested in helping local councils, combined authorities, govt + others to develop policies to grow local + regional economies? @countrcultrcslty.bsky.social are looking for a new Consultant to join them. Apply now: bit.ly/4p9nB0N
New researcher role now open! @nuffieldtrust.org.uk are looking for a Researcher to contribute to their mission by delivering high-quality research, evaluation, and policy analysis. Could this be you?
Apply now 👇
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Apply now 👇
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November 19, 2025 at 9:16 AM
New researcher role now open! @nuffieldtrust.org.uk are looking for a Researcher to contribute to their mission by delivering high-quality research, evaluation, and policy analysis. Could this be you?
Apply now 👇
bit.ly/4o5qoqa
Apply now 👇
bit.ly/4o5qoqa
Looking for your first start in think tanks? @edupolicyinst.bsky.social are recruiting a Executive & Events Officer to join their comms, partnerships and events team! If you fancy broadening your skills, supporting policy events and having real impact - apply here:
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November 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Looking for your first start in think tanks? @edupolicyinst.bsky.social are recruiting a Executive & Events Officer to join their comms, partnerships and events team! If you fancy broadening your skills, supporting policy events and having real impact - apply here:
bit.ly/484sfWw
bit.ly/484sfWw
What a night it was! Thanks to all the think tanks who came and brought the fun and a special congratulations to our worthy winners! 🏆
#SmartThinkingAwards
#SmartThinkingAwards
November 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
What a night it was! Thanks to all the think tanks who came and brought the fun and a special congratulations to our worthy winners! 🏆
#SmartThinkingAwards
#SmartThinkingAwards
It’s happening tonight! 🎉 The Smart Thinking Awards 2025 celebrate excellence in the sector and the people behind the policies.
Looking forward to raising a glass to all our winners tonight.
#SmartThinkingAwards
Looking forward to raising a glass to all our winners tonight.
#SmartThinkingAwards
November 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
It’s happening tonight! 🎉 The Smart Thinking Awards 2025 celebrate excellence in the sector and the people behind the policies.
Looking forward to raising a glass to all our winners tonight.
#SmartThinkingAwards
Looking forward to raising a glass to all our winners tonight.
#SmartThinkingAwards
2 days to go to the #SmartThinkingAwards and a quick sneak peek at the trophies the winning think tanks will be taking home with them!
November 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM
2 days to go to the #SmartThinkingAwards and a quick sneak peek at the trophies the winning think tanks will be taking home with them!
🎉Congratulations to all our finalists for the inaugural Innovation Award!
@centreforcities.bsky.social
@britainleads.bsky.social
@demos-uk.bsky.social
@moneyandmentalhealth.org
@nestauk.bsky.social
@resfoundation.bsky.social
@smfthinktank.bsky.social
#SmartThinkingAwards
@centreforcities.bsky.social
@britainleads.bsky.social
@demos-uk.bsky.social
@moneyandmentalhealth.org
@nestauk.bsky.social
@resfoundation.bsky.social
@smfthinktank.bsky.social
#SmartThinkingAwards
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🎉Congratulations to all our finalists for the inaugural Innovation Award!
@centreforcities.bsky.social
@britainleads.bsky.social
@demos-uk.bsky.social
@moneyandmentalhealth.org
@nestauk.bsky.social
@resfoundation.bsky.social
@smfthinktank.bsky.social
#SmartThinkingAwards
@centreforcities.bsky.social
@britainleads.bsky.social
@demos-uk.bsky.social
@moneyandmentalhealth.org
@nestauk.bsky.social
@resfoundation.bsky.social
@smfthinktank.bsky.social
#SmartThinkingAwards
The #SmartThinkingAwards judging is DONE! With thanks to
David Gauke and the other amazing judges for a great session and a fantastic line up of winners!
All to be revealed on 12th November! 🏆
David Gauke and the other amazing judges for a great session and a fantastic line up of winners!
All to be revealed on 12th November! 🏆
October 23, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The #SmartThinkingAwards judging is DONE! With thanks to
David Gauke and the other amazing judges for a great session and a fantastic line up of winners!
All to be revealed on 12th November! 🏆
David Gauke and the other amazing judges for a great session and a fantastic line up of winners!
All to be revealed on 12th November! 🏆
🚨New think tank job! @green-alliance.org.uk AllianceUK are looking for a Political Adviser to help build on their relationships + networks across Westminster + lead and support the delivery of Green Alliance projects to influence environmental policy!
Apply now:
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Apply now:
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October 17, 2025 at 9:14 AM
🚨New think tank job! @green-alliance.org.uk AllianceUK are looking for a Political Adviser to help build on their relationships + networks across Westminster + lead and support the delivery of Green Alliance projects to influence environmental policy!
Apply now:
bit.ly/4n9ggMy
Apply now:
bit.ly/4n9ggMy
Delighted to announce our host for our inaugural #SmartThinkingAwards is the brilliant podcaster Jimmy McLoughlin - Jimmy has been leading the charge on what our jobs might look like in the future but on 12th November he will be hosting a fun evening of celebration for the think tanks!
October 16, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Delighted to announce our host for our inaugural #SmartThinkingAwards is the brilliant podcaster Jimmy McLoughlin - Jimmy has been leading the charge on what our jobs might look like in the future but on 12th November he will be hosting a fun evening of celebration for the think tanks!
Our Researcher Network lunch is buzzing with chat after we set them a 2050 future policy challenge - 4 different scenarios, 1 task to come up with a bold policy idea to mitigate it!
#stmembers
#stmembers
October 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Our Researcher Network lunch is buzzing with chat after we set them a 2050 future policy challenge - 4 different scenarios, 1 task to come up with a bold policy idea to mitigate it!
#stmembers
#stmembers
Our think tank round up is BACK after a brief pause while the think tanks were working hard at the party conferences 🪇
Sign up here for all the research recently published, the upcoming events and press mentions for the UK think tanks - out tomorrow!
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Sign up here for all the research recently published, the upcoming events and press mentions for the UK think tanks - out tomorrow!
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October 13, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Our think tank round up is BACK after a brief pause while the think tanks were working hard at the party conferences 🪇
Sign up here for all the research recently published, the upcoming events and press mentions for the UK think tanks - out tomorrow!
eepurl.com/cRkrK5
Sign up here for all the research recently published, the upcoming events and press mentions for the UK think tanks - out tomorrow!
eepurl.com/cRkrK5
Want to know what it's like being an Events & Engagement Manager in a think tank? In our latest blog Liberty Morrow from think tank @csjthinktank.bsky.social answers our questions on how she found her role, what it involves and what is great about it!
Read it here: bit.ly/4oeQ8Rk
Read it here: bit.ly/4oeQ8Rk
October 13, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Want to know what it's like being an Events & Engagement Manager in a think tank? In our latest blog Liberty Morrow from think tank @csjthinktank.bsky.social answers our questions on how she found her role, what it involves and what is great about it!
Read it here: bit.ly/4oeQ8Rk
Read it here: bit.ly/4oeQ8Rk
⏰LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! Applications for @csjthinktank.bsky.social Events Executive role close on Friday. If you are looking for a great start in your events or think tank career then click the link and start your application!
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October 8, 2025 at 8:34 AM
⏰LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! Applications for @csjthinktank.bsky.social Events Executive role close on Friday. If you are looking for a great start in your events or think tank career then click the link and start your application!
bit.ly/48Gp5Ke
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Want to find out which think tanks are at Conservative Party Conference this weekend? What the topics are and who are their speakers? All in one handy guide?
Sign up for our conference newsletter (under think tank round up) here 👉 eepurl.com/cRkrK5
#thinktanks #CPC25
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#thinktanks #CPC25
October 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Want to find out which think tanks are at Conservative Party Conference this weekend? What the topics are and who are their speakers? All in one handy guide?
Sign up for our conference newsletter (under think tank round up) here 👉 eepurl.com/cRkrK5
#thinktanks #CPC25
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#thinktanks #CPC25
CLOSING SOON! Applications for @hepi-news.bsky.social DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS role close shortly. If you have an interest in higher education policy and want to join a small team making a big difference plus have experience of fundraising/development 👉apply now: bit.ly/4pBfNW9
October 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
CLOSING SOON! Applications for @hepi-news.bsky.social DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS role close shortly. If you have an interest in higher education policy and want to join a small team making a big difference plus have experience of fundraising/development 👉apply now: bit.ly/4pBfNW9
🚨 @ifow.org are looking for a Policy & Public Affairs Lead to build their policy development, advocacy + external engagement strategy.
Do you have:
- Strong understanding of policy + parliamentary process?
- Excellent research + written skills?
- Can form connections?
Apply now 👉 bit.ly/4pQWKad
Do you have:
- Strong understanding of policy + parliamentary process?
- Excellent research + written skills?
- Can form connections?
Apply now 👉 bit.ly/4pQWKad
October 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM
🚨 @ifow.org are looking for a Policy & Public Affairs Lead to build their policy development, advocacy + external engagement strategy.
Do you have:
- Strong understanding of policy + parliamentary process?
- Excellent research + written skills?
- Can form connections?
Apply now 👉 bit.ly/4pQWKad
Do you have:
- Strong understanding of policy + parliamentary process?
- Excellent research + written skills?
- Can form connections?
Apply now 👉 bit.ly/4pQWKad
What was the most read in September? Congrats to @suttontrust.bsky.social HJS @thefabians.bsky.social @pbe.co.uk @instituteforgovernment.org.uk @uniofbathipr.bsky.social @re-state.bsky.social @niesrorg.bsky.social @resfoundation.bsky.social who all had reports feature in this month's top 10! 🎉
October 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM
What was the most read in September? Congrats to @suttontrust.bsky.social HJS @thefabians.bsky.social @pbe.co.uk @instituteforgovernment.org.uk @uniofbathipr.bsky.social @re-state.bsky.social @niesrorg.bsky.social @resfoundation.bsky.social who all had reports feature in this month's top 10! 🎉
Calling all events people! @csjthinktank.bsky.social are looking for an EVENTS EXECUTIVE to join them + help deliver their busy and high impact events programme!
Do you have a meticulous attention to detail? Good at building relationships across s/holders? Apply now: bit.ly/48Gp5Ke
Do you have a meticulous attention to detail? Good at building relationships across s/holders? Apply now: bit.ly/48Gp5Ke
October 1, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Calling all events people! @csjthinktank.bsky.social are looking for an EVENTS EXECUTIVE to join them + help deliver their busy and high impact events programme!
Do you have a meticulous attention to detail? Good at building relationships across s/holders? Apply now: bit.ly/48Gp5Ke
Do you have a meticulous attention to detail? Good at building relationships across s/holders? Apply now: bit.ly/48Gp5Ke
Want to find out which think tanks are at hosting events at Labour Party Conference? What the topics are and who are their speakers? All in a handy guide for each day?
Then sign up for our conference newsletter (under think tank round up) here 👉 eepurl.com/cRkrK5
Then sign up for our conference newsletter (under think tank round up) here 👉 eepurl.com/cRkrK5
September 26, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Want to find out which think tanks are at hosting events at Labour Party Conference? What the topics are and who are their speakers? All in a handy guide for each day?
Then sign up for our conference newsletter (under think tank round up) here 👉 eepurl.com/cRkrK5
Then sign up for our conference newsletter (under think tank round up) here 👉 eepurl.com/cRkrK5
🚨New job alert! @hepi-news.bsky.social are looking for a Director of Partnerships to manage their funding relationships!
Do you have:
- experience of successful fundraising?
- ability to work as a personable team member?
- strong org + comms skills?
Apply here: bit.ly/4pBfNW9
Do you have:
- experience of successful fundraising?
- ability to work as a personable team member?
- strong org + comms skills?
Apply here: bit.ly/4pBfNW9
September 25, 2025 at 8:34 AM
🚨New job alert! @hepi-news.bsky.social are looking for a Director of Partnerships to manage their funding relationships!
Do you have:
- experience of successful fundraising?
- ability to work as a personable team member?
- strong org + comms skills?
Apply here: bit.ly/4pBfNW9
Do you have:
- experience of successful fundraising?
- ability to work as a personable team member?
- strong org + comms skills?
Apply here: bit.ly/4pBfNW9
🚨 @demos-uk.bsky.social are looking for an Associate Director of Policy to take their Public Service Reform + Citizen's Economy programmes to the next level.
Do you:
- Think boldly?
- Have deep policy expertise?
- Have a track record of shaping govt decisions?
Apply now: bit.ly/3KgBbjg
Do you:
- Think boldly?
- Have deep policy expertise?
- Have a track record of shaping govt decisions?
Apply now: bit.ly/3KgBbjg
September 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🚨 @demos-uk.bsky.social are looking for an Associate Director of Policy to take their Public Service Reform + Citizen's Economy programmes to the next level.
Do you:
- Think boldly?
- Have deep policy expertise?
- Have a track record of shaping govt decisions?
Apply now: bit.ly/3KgBbjg
Do you:
- Think boldly?
- Have deep policy expertise?
- Have a track record of shaping govt decisions?
Apply now: bit.ly/3KgBbjg