Communications Manager (Maternity Cover – 12 months)

The Resolution Foundation is looking for a talented and committed candidate to join us on a maternity cover basis. They will contribute to the delivery of our communications and impact strategy across editorial, press and digital media, events and engagement with key stakeholders, and lead the production of our ‘High Resolution’ podcast.

What does the role involve?

Working closely with our core team of economic and policy experts, this role is key to ensuring the Foundation maintains our high public profile, achieves tangible impact, and reaches new audiences, as we continue to deliver an exciting plan of work at a crucial time for the economy, and for public policy. Knowledge of the UK’s social policy environment would be beneficial, as would specific knowledge of digital media, including video and podcast production. Another key criteria will be excellent communication skills, from writing to the ability to create engaging social media outputs.

Due to the nature of this position, some out of hours work will be required, for which time off in lieu is available, as appropriate. This is a temporary maternity cover role based at our Westminster office. We welcome applications for full-time or part-time hours, with a minimum of four days a week required.

What kind of person are we looking for?

The Communications Manager role would suit an individual who is passionate about ensuring that the Foundation’s work carries real impact among policy makers, can deliver creative content, and is able to work with organisations and leaders across politics and business to deliver real change.

It would particularly suit someone who wants to expand the quality and reach of our recently launched podcast, and who is keen to be convert powerful research and policy work into engaging digital media content.
We are a fast-paced organisation, currently focused on responding to the cost of living crisis driven by conflict in the Middle East, as well as contributing to crucial longer-term public policy debates from supporting young people into employment or training, to boosting investment and understanding the impacts of AI on the labour market. This role requires the ability to be flexible and respond proactively. The capability to work at pace, on a number of different projects is also essential. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders from academia, government, industry, and the broader research community.

For more information about the role, including how to apply, please visit our website and download the application pack.

Closing date: 08:59am on Monday 30 November 2026