Application Guide

How to Apply for Policy and Communications Coordinator

at Social Investment Business

🏢 About Social Investment Business

Social Investment Business is unique as a social investor that has disbursed £0.8bn since 2002, directly enabling charities and social enterprises to grow and thrive. Their work at the intersection of finance, policy, and social impact, with high-profile media partnerships like Tortoise and Financial Times, offers a platform to influence the social sector meaningfully. Their values—People First, Curious, Bold, Collaborative, Accountable—reflect a mission-driven culture focused on building fairer communities.

About This Role

This part-time remote role supports SIB's policy and communications strategy, contributing to sector engagement, media partnerships, and data-driven insights. It involves working on strategic priorities like Green Transition, Infrastructure, and Services, helping amplify SIB's influence in government and media. The role is impactful as it directly enhances SIB's ability to advocate for social enterprises and shape policy in the social economy.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve researching policy developments in the social sector, drafting content for media partnerships like Tortoise, and collaborating with the Head of Policy and Communications on strategy. You could analyze data to generate insights for SIB's priorities, such as Green Transition, and participate in remote meetings to discuss outreach and impact.

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🎯 Who Social Investment Business Is Looking For

  • Experience in policy analysis or communications within the social sector, charities, or social enterprises, with knowledge of UK policy landscapes.
  • Strong writing and research skills, capable of supporting high-standard publications and media engagements (e.g., with Tortoise or Financial Times).
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a remote, part-time setting, aligning with SIB's values like being Curious and Accountable.
  • Interest in data analysis and insight generation, particularly related to SIB's strategic areas: Green Transition, Infrastructure, and Services.

📝 Tips for Applying to Social Investment Business

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Highlight specific experience with policy or communications in the social sector, such as previous work with charities, social enterprises, or government engagement.

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Mention any familiarity with media outlets like Tortoise or Financial Times, or examples of contributing to publications or reports.

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Tailor your resume to show alignment with SIB's values—e.g., describe a Bold initiative you led or a Collaborative project.

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Emphasize remote work skills and part-time availability, as this role is remote and part-time, requiring self-motivation.

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Include quantifiable achievements, such as impact on policy changes or media reach, to match SIB's data-driven approach.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Explain why SIB's mission resonates with you, referencing their £0.8bn disbursement and focus on social enterprises.", "Detail your relevant experience in policy or communications, with examples tied to SIB's strategic areas like Green Transition.", "Show how you embody SIB's values, such as being Collaborative or Curious, in past roles.", "Express enthusiasm for contributing to SIB's media partnerships and policy influence, based on your research."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore SIB's website to understand their values, strategic priorities (Green Transition, Infrastructure, Services), and recent publications.
  • → Review their media partnerships, such as articles with Tortoise or Financial Times, to grasp their communication style and impact.
  • → Look into SIB's history and £0.8bn disbursement since 2002, noting key sectors or organizations they've supported.
  • → Research current UK policy issues affecting charities and social enterprises, as this role involves policy engagement.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Discuss your experience with policy analysis or communications in the social sector, and how it applies to SIB's work.
2 How would you support SIB's media partnerships, like with Tortoise or Financial Times, in a part-time capacity?
3 Describe a time you worked on a project related to Green Transition, Infrastructure, or Services in a social context.
4 How do you approach data analysis and generating insights for policy or communications purposes?
5 Explain how you align with SIB's values, especially in a remote, collaborative environment.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application without mentioning SIB's specific values, media partnerships, or strategic priorities.
  • Overlooking the part-time and remote nature of the role, failing to demonstrate remote work skills or time management.
  • Not providing concrete examples of policy or communications work, especially related to the social sector or data analysis.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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