About the role
International Affairs is one of the world’s leading international relations journals, publishing high-quality scholarship that bridges academic and policy communities. It is produced six times a year by Oxford University Press on behalf of Chatham House.
We are seeking an experienced Communications Manager to lead the development and delivery of a strategic communications approach that enhances the journal’s reach, impact and reputation. This role will focus on increasing article discoverability, strengthening engagement with global audiences, and supporting the journal’s growth in submissions, citations and impact.
What you will do
Develop and implement a data-driven communications strategy aligned with the journal’s editorial and development goals
Lead multi-channel campaigns to promote journal content and increase readership, submissions and engagement
Produce and oversee high-quality communications materials (including newsletters, social media and promotional assets)
Ensure communications activity aligns with evolving digital discoverability trends, including SEO and AI-driven search.
What you will bring
Proven experience designing and delivering multi-channel, data-driven communications strategies
A strong interest in international affairs, foreign policy and global issues
Understanding of academic and policy audiences, and how to engage them effectively
Strong understanding of digital communications platforms and analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)
Ability to use data to generate actionable insights and improve performance
Please see the full job description here: https://careers.chathamhouse.org/pages/communications-manager
Benefits
Benefits include approximately 37 days annual leave (including public holidays and Chatham House closure days), pension salary exchange, employee assistance programme, parental leave, flexible working and other benefits designed to suit your lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging and intellectually stimulating environment.
Salary: £40,000 per year.
Contract: Full-time, Permanent.
Location: Hybrid (Office/Home). This is a hybrid role based in our London office. The successful candidate will be expected to work onsite at least 2 days per week
Application closing Date: Sunday, 7 June 2026, 23:59 BST. Interviews will take place on 19th and 20th May.
The mission of Chatham House is to be a world-leading source of independent analysis, informed debate and influential ideas on how to build a prosperous and secure world for all. Chatham House was founded in 1920 and is based in St James's Square, London.
The Chatham House Rule, famous for facilitating free speech and confidentiality at meetings, originated here.
Research is core to all Chatham House activities. We undertake independent and rigorous analysis with the aim of setting the agenda and shaping policy by encouraging new ideas and forward thinking in international affairs.
Chatham House is also home to the internationally renowned journal International Affairs and the magazine The World Today, each published six times a year.
Chatham House regularly hosts high-profile speakers from around the world in a packed programme of events and conferences as well as organizing and participating in a number of events and conferences elsewhere in the UK and overseas.
Our members encompass a diverse range of backgrounds and professions including academics, diplomats, the media, NGOs, politicians, policy-makers, researchers and business people.
In addition to our publications and events our researchers regularly provide commentary in the media and evidence to Parliamentary Committees.
