For informal enquiries, please contact Beverley Morris (Centre Manager (CenTax)) at beverley.morris@warwick.ac.uk.
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.
The Centre for the Analysis of Taxation (CenTax) is a new centre dedicated to improving public understanding of tax policy and helping to design a better tax system, by generating evidence that is rigorous and relevant to policymakers and the public.
Led by Dr Arun Advani (Warwick) and Dr Andy Summers (LSE), the Centre produces high-profile policy research that frequently makes the national news and drives debates about taxation. Previous and ongoing work includes research on non-doms, Inheritance Tax, and other tax reforms affecting top earners and the wealthy.
As the Communication and Public Affairs Lead, you will work with the Directors to enable the Centre to maximise the impact of its work on policy and practice through a strategic programme of stakeholder engagement, including government officials, media, tax professionals, third sector organisations and industry representatives.
For further information about the role please see the job purpose and duties and responsibilities sections of the attached job description.
About You
As an experienced communications or public affairs professional, you will have a demonstrable track record of building communication and stakeholder strategies to shape policy development and issues at a national level, ensuring communications and engagement are targeted and tracked.
Experience of translating complex research into engaging content for non-academic audiences (including e.g. journalists, policymakers and politicians) is essential, as are strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively alongside a wide range of people.
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
Closing date: Monday 28th April at 23:55 (GMT)
Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.
£57,422 to £66,537 per annum
