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LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive universitySalary from xc2xa342,679 - xc2xa351,000 pa inclusive with potential to progress to xc2xa354,730 pa inclusive of London allowanceThe International Growth Centre (IGC) works with policymakers in developing countries to promote inclusive and sustainable growth through pathbreaking research. We generate new evidence and innovative new ideas to improve the productivity of people and firms, as the key driver of sustainable economic development, and to support our government partners in transitioning to low-carbon growth pathways and protecting vulnerable populations. The IGC is a global research centre with a network of world-leading researchers and in-country teams and initiatives working across Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East. Based at LSE and in partnership with the University of Oxford, we are majority funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).The Communications Manager (PR, Brand and Publications) will be essential to promoting IGC's ideas and the use of evidence in policy decision-making at global and national levels The position will take a leading role in developing and delivering the digital and storytelling strategies for the IGC.Communications Manager (PR, Brand and Publications)The role includes:

• Responsibility for story development and delivery across activities, including PR and impact.
• Owning and enhancing the IGC brand and visual identity.
• Building and maintaining relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Managing creative agencies and freelance designers.
• Leading the content management processes for publications on IGC's project management system.
• Advising and training teams on best practice in storytelling.

The successful applicant will have:

• Strong experience in storytelling across a range of development issues.
• A track record of developing and delivering content strategies, particularly in media, PR and impact.
• Great relationship-building expertise with journalists, media outlets and partner organisations.
• A creative eye and good working skills in Adobe Creative Suite, and particularly InDesign.
• Confidence working with content and project management tools, like AirTable and Drupal.
• Excellent listening and collaborative skills, and cultural sensitivity.
• Experience in research/policy communications in economics and/or international development

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.For further information about the post, please see the , and theTo apply for this post, please click the 'Apply' button above. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the xe2x80x9ccontact usxe2x80x9d links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Annelise Andersen ( ).The closing date for receipt of applications is 22 May 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.xc2xa342,679 to xc2xa351,000 pa inclusive with potential to progress to xc2xa354,730 pa inclusive of London allowance

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