Following the huge success of last year's inaugural awards the Smart Thinking Think Tank Awards are BACK for 2026 and officially open for applications! Key info: ✅Free to apply ✅Open to all UK-based think tanks ✅11 categories up for grabs All info: bit.ly/4al6UK5

🔍What if your research could help shape better financial outcomes for millions? The Centre for Inclusive Money at @NESTInsight is hiring a Research Lead to deliver research into the financial security of low and moderate-income households. Apply here! bit.ly/4zP8IFQ

We're thrilled to announce that for this year's Smart Thinking Awards we have @jimmym from @JimmysJobs once again as our host! He did such a cracking job last year - crucially in keeping the ceremony short and sweet - we couldn't wait to ask him back! See you all on the 18th!

New role at The Foreign Policy Centre! The @FPCThinkTank is looking to hire an Ops Manager to help build the systems that support their international affairs work - from media freedom to anti-corruption. Apply here: bit.ly/4sggVjH

⏰ 2 days left to apply! Could you help shape the operations behind the @HansardSociety's work to strengthen Parliament? Apply here: bit.ly/47MyBd9

The results are in! Only one month to go until we can reveal who will be claiming a trophy 🏆 #SmartThinkingAwards2026

On our way to the final judging session for the 2026 Think Tank Awards! 🏆

Help shape the future of @CPSThinkTank, CapX and The Capitalist podcast🎙️as their new Head of Digital! If you know how to make policy relevant and engaging... Apply here: bit.ly/3VMPQII

‼️TWO new research roles now open at @instituteforgov These research positions sit in their Public Services team who investigate public service performance, its funding, demands and workforce challenges. Interested? Apply here: bit.ly/4hKotHT

🏆Final judging incoming! #SmartThinkingAwards2026

📚A new senior research role focused on race equity has opened up at @britishfuture. Are you the researcher for the job? Apply here: bit.ly/4s6RC3A

📩Our fortnightly Think Tank round up is out tomorrow! As we recover from party conference, get the latest think tank research, upcoming events, expert commentary and job opportunities all in one place. Sign up here: eepurl.com/cRkrK5

New role in Ops & Parliament 🏦 @HansardSociety is hiring a Head of Operations. This is a newly created senior, hands-on role which will lead across finance, governance, people and systems. Support their mission to strengthen Parliament! Apply here: bit.ly/47MyBd9

The deadline is looming for the @csjthinktank Events Manager role! ⏰ If you’re experienced in delivering events and want to support the delivery of a raft of high-profile and interesting events and panels, apply now: bit.ly/47ozBE4

Want to take your fundraising to a more advanced level? Our new training sessions are for those with some fundraising experience who want to take it to the next level. We help you move from a reactive approach to a more strategic + effective one. Sign up: bit.ly/4hADWKr

⏰Applications are closing soon! If you’re looking for a role which combines analysis, policy development and stakeholder engagement in the transport sector🚆, Apply here: bit.ly/4j83gbR

Last chance to apply!! The deadline for applications is looming for this great role. If you’re skilled at securing new partnerships 🤝and drafting compelling fundraising bids✍️, apply here: bit.ly/4h9fTSI

📢Are you an economist passionate about using rigorous research to improve lives? Join the @ProBonoEcon research team and help them tackle some of the UK’s toughest social challenges. Apply here: bit.ly/4dfZ8mw

New entry-level opportunity! @nesta_uk is looking to hire a comms professional. This is a great role to gain experience in events & marketing – including supporting Nesta’s flagship Policy Live conference🎤 Apply here: bit.ly/4hFioLp

For the final time - we are rounding up all the think tanks heading off to conference this week! Want to find out which think tanks are hosting events at Conservative Party Conference and making the trip to Birmingham? 🖊️ Sign up for our general round up: eepurl.com/cRkrK5

Another party conference incoming! 🚊The think tanks are heading off to Brighton and Green Party Conference this Friday. Want to find out which think tanks are hosting what events? In a handy guide for each day? Sign up here under general round up: eepurl.com/cRkrK5