Pitman (pictured) was most recently political adviser to the Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions during the 2015 general election. In her new role, she will develop the firm’s strategic communications offer to include narrative development and support with PR and campaigns planning for its growing portfolio of charity clients.

“We are delighted to welcome Julia to BritainThinks at this exciting time of growth for the firm,” said founding director Deborah Mattinson. “She will be instrumental in developing our charity practice, translating research insight into effective communications strategy.”