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.
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:
bit.ly/4n9ggMy
Apply now:
bit.ly/4n9ggMy
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!
eepurl.com/cRkrK5
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!
bit.ly/48Gp5Ke
bit.ly/48Gp5Ke
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
bit.ly/48Gp5Ke
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
Sign up for our conference newsletter (under think tank round up) here 👉 eepurl.com/cRkrK5
#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
Sign up for our conference newsletter (under think tank round up) here 👉 eepurl.com/cRkrK5
#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
⏰Last chance to apply! Applications for @csjthinktank.bsky.social Senior Development Manager role close on Friday!
Are you?
- Highly organised
- A confident fundraiser
- Able to master complex briefs and work with a range of audiences
Then apply here: bit.ly/3W0DWrs
Are you?
- Highly organised
- A confident fundraiser
- Able to master complex briefs and work with a range of audiences
Then apply here: bit.ly/3W0DWrs
September 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
⏰Last chance to apply! Applications for @csjthinktank.bsky.social Senior Development Manager role close on Friday!
Are you?
- Highly organised
- A confident fundraiser
- Able to master complex briefs and work with a range of audiences
Then apply here: bit.ly/3W0DWrs
Are you?
- Highly organised
- A confident fundraiser
- Able to master complex briefs and work with a range of audiences
Then apply here: bit.ly/3W0DWrs
Calling all data people! @healthfoundation.bsky.social are looking for a Data Delivery Lead to join them for 2 years + oversee the rollout + improvement of key platforms, driving the implementation of their data strategy.
If you have strong prog management skills 👇
bit.ly/4pxaPJS
If you have strong prog management skills 👇
bit.ly/4pxaPJS
September 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Calling all data people! @healthfoundation.bsky.social are looking for a Data Delivery Lead to join them for 2 years + oversee the rollout + improvement of key platforms, driving the implementation of their data strategy.
If you have strong prog management skills 👇
bit.ly/4pxaPJS
If you have strong prog management skills 👇
bit.ly/4pxaPJS
Want to find out which think tanks are at Lib Dem Party Conference this weekend? What the topics are and who are their speakers? All in one handy guide?
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 19, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Want to find out which think tanks are at Lib Dem Party Conference this weekend? What the topics are and who are their speakers? All in one handy guide?
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
Apply now for @nea.org.uk new role - Data Analyst - and a chance to harness the power of data analysis + visualisation as they work to end fuel poverty.
Skilled in data wrangling and have experience using prog languages + data viz tools? Apply here: bit.ly/4guKxE5
Skilled in data wrangling and have experience using prog languages + data viz tools? Apply here: bit.ly/4guKxE5
September 18, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Apply now for @nea.org.uk new role - Data Analyst - and a chance to harness the power of data analysis + visualisation as they work to end fuel poverty.
Skilled in data wrangling and have experience using prog languages + data viz tools? Apply here: bit.ly/4guKxE5
Skilled in data wrangling and have experience using prog languages + data viz tools? Apply here: bit.ly/4guKxE5
NEW JOB ALERT! Do you have experience in tech +/or media policy? @demos-uk.bsky.social are looking for a Lead Researcher to join their Digital Policy team + carry out high quality research and develop policy ideas that will have real influence.
Apply here but hurry - closes 21st Sep! bit.ly/4psIq7A
Apply here but hurry - closes 21st Sep! bit.ly/4psIq7A
September 17, 2025 at 7:29 AM
NEW JOB ALERT! Do you have experience in tech +/or media policy? @demos-uk.bsky.social are looking for a Lead Researcher to join their Digital Policy team + carry out high quality research and develop policy ideas that will have real influence.
Apply here but hurry - closes 21st Sep! bit.ly/4psIq7A
Apply here but hurry - closes 21st Sep! bit.ly/4psIq7A
NEW EVENTS JOB! @green-alliance.org.uk are looking for an Events and Engagement Manager to join them on a 12 month contract and lead their core events programme.
Are you organised, proactive and creative? Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/4n3l3js
Are you organised, proactive and creative? Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/4n3l3js
September 15, 2025 at 10:56 AM
NEW EVENTS JOB! @green-alliance.org.uk are looking for an Events and Engagement Manager to join them on a 12 month contract and lead their core events programme.
Are you organised, proactive and creative? Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/4n3l3js
Are you organised, proactive and creative? Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/4n3l3js
Lots of new roles just opened for applications at a range of different think tanks. We'll be sharing them all over the next few days but head to the jobs board to get an early start 👉 bit.ly/4lG2vFU
#thinktanks #policyjobs
#thinktanks #policyjobs
September 15, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Lots of new roles just opened for applications at a range of different think tanks. We'll be sharing them all over the next few days but head to the jobs board to get an early start 👉 bit.ly/4lG2vFU
#thinktanks #policyjobs
#thinktanks #policyjobs
The latest blog in our series spotlighting think tankers; the work they do and the career advice they would give is with Richa Kapoor, Communications Manager at think tank @smfthinktank.bsky.social - if you are at all interested in a comms career in the policy world read it here: bit.ly/4n0geri
September 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The latest blog in our series spotlighting think tankers; the work they do and the career advice they would give is with Richa Kapoor, Communications Manager at think tank @smfthinktank.bsky.social - if you are at all interested in a comms career in the policy world read it here: bit.ly/4n0geri