The Institute for Government is seeking an experienced professional with skills in sub-editing, web editing and design to work across our publishing operations, with a particular focus on text production and creative design work.

Operating as a charity and on an entirely non-party political basis, the Institute works to promote more effective government by undertaking and disseminating research, running events, and helping senior civil servants and politicians to develop their skills and their organisations. Central to this work is our website and publications programme – and we’re currently expanding our communications team along with our use of data, emails and social media.

Acting as a deputy to our Head of Publishing, the successful candidate will work closely with research colleagues to sub-edit and produce reports and blogs; maintain and update our website; and help to manage our email communications. And they’ll take the lead in expanding our in-house design work: you’ll need demonstrable skills in producing illustrations, infographics, page layouts or short videos, enabling us to make our publications and web presence more engaging and attractive. An interest in and knowledge of the operation of government would also be a distinct advantage.

Our new Deputy Head of Publishing will play a crucial role in improving the way the Institute communicates, helping us to broaden our in-house skills whilst maintaining our reputation for high-quality publishing. In return we can offer an excellent employment package, including a contributory pension, catered lunches and pleasant offices on the Mall.

How to apply

To apply, visit our website to read the job description and send your CV, along with a covering letter in which you explain why you’re the right person for the job, to recruitment@instituteforgovernment.org.uk. Please include the reference WPE15 in the email subject line, and in the letter tell us both where you learned about this job, and your current salary or salary expectations. The deadline for applications is Monday 22 June.

The job can be viewed on our website at http://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/jobs/deputy-head-of-publishing

We would be grateful if you could also complete and return our equal opportunities monitoring form, which is available at the jobs listing on our website. This form is for monitoring purposes only and should be emailed separately to ifgmonitoring@instituteforgovernment.org.uk