Recruiting at Policy Exchange — Head of Corporate Development

Policy Exchange is looking for a committed and dynamic  individual  to co-ordinate all corporate engagement with Policy Exchange, including Business Forum, unit partnership, donations to research programmes and sponsorship of events.

The ideal candidate would have the skill set to focus on securing new members of the Business Forum in line with agreed targets, assisting Heads of Research in approaching new corporates to Policy Exchange's work and to help obtain donations to programmatic work. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in sales, specifically in chasing, closing and ensuring timely donations. They would also have to demonstrate an ability to manage corporate relationships at a high level but be supported in this by Policy Exchange senior management. An interest in politics and policy development is essential.

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Policy Exchange is the UK's leading centre-right think tank. As an educational charity, our mission is to develop and promote new policy ideas that deliver better public services, a stronger society and a more dynamic economy. We have nine separate research teams that develop innovative and practical policy solutions for government.  For more information, please visit our website www.policyexchange.org.uk.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.  We value diversity and we appoint on merit.

Closing date for applications:  June 1 2015

Contact: Please submit your Curriculum Vitae, along with a covering letter that explains your suitability and relevant experience to   [email protected]