Think tanks are research organisations that develop ideas and suggestions for action on a whole range of subjects affecting society. Using research, analysis and commentary, we aim to inform and influence politicians, policy makers and the public. Given the economic, social and political issues facing the UK, ensuring the world of research and policy-making is populated by a variety of talented individuals with diverse views and backgrounds is more important than ever. To contribute to achieving greater representation, a group of think tanks and similar organisations join together each year to hold a webinar for undergraduates or those with similar experience interested in working in the sector. This event is aimed at people from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups, people with work-limiting health conditions or impairments, young adults with caring responsibilities (including young parents), mature students, people from lower-income backgrounds, care leavers and LGBT+ students. To help us monitor our success at promoting the event to people from these backgrounds, we would appreciate it if you could complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. The event will be broadcast via YouTube and the Resolution Foundation website. Viewers will be able to submit questions to the panel before and during the event via Slido. This event is organised in collaboration with Centre for Cities, Centre for Social Justice, Future Governance Forum, Green Alliance, Institute for Employment Studies, Institute for Fiscal Studies, Institute for Government, IPPR, Learning and Work Institute, National Institute of Economic and Social Research, New Philanthropy Capital, Nuffield Trust, Pro Bono Economics, Resolution Foundation and UK in a Changing Europe. Agenda 15:30 – 16:00 Welcome and Introduction Anand Menon, Director of UK in a Changing Europe, will introduce the event and cover the landscape of the think tank sector (e.g. parliament, civil service, local government, think tanks, trade unions charities etc.) and options for research and policy careers, as well as discussing other available roles in Think Tanks. 16:00 – 16:25 Applying for Jobs in the Sector HR and Recruitment specialists will answer your questions on: Where to look for jobs in the sector How to identify the most ‘suitable’ opportunities How to make you application stand out How to use rejection to improve one’s applications Panel: Sarah Broad, New Philanthropy Capital (Chair) Amy Solanki, Learning and Work Institute Caroline Fry, Centre for Social Justice Iruka Egenti, Green Alliance 16:30 – 17:10 Influencing Policy Panellists will discuss how their work and the work of their organisation has helped influence policy and what impact might mean. Panel: Camron Aref-Adib, Resolution Foundation (Chair) Beth Prescott, Centre for Social Justice Sophie O’Connell, Green Alliance Sachin Savur, Institute for Government Break: 17:10 – 17:20 17:20 – 18:00 A day in the life of the Research Team Panellists will present their journey into and within the think tank sector and what a life as a researcher entails on a day-to-day basis. Panel: Antonia Ren, Pro Bono Economics Arundhati Dave, Institute for Employment Studies Malina Bodea, Nuffield Trust Kaan Yilmazturk, New Philanthropy Capital Xuanru Lin, Centre for Cities
