Chair (Professor in Practice), Centre for Economic Transition Expertise (CETEx)

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university 

Salary is competitive and not less than £80,006 pa inclusive of London allowance (pro rata) and the salary scale can be found on the LSE Website. 

This is a fixed term appointment until 30 November 2026 and is part time (c. 4-6 days a month – although the Institute is prepared to consider other arrangements for the right candidate) 

The Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment is establishing a new specialist sub-centre focused on leveraging, strengthening and amplifying research. The Centre for Economic Transition Expertise will develop well-targeted policy analysis and outputs by convening policymakers and by providing technical support, assistance, and capacity-building. We seek to appoint an established or emerging leader in a field related to the centre’s activities, such as monetary and financial markets and economic and fiscal policy, to lead the centre as the new Chair, who will champion the reforms necessary to deliver sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economies and financial systems across Europe. 

The Chair will provide strategic vision and leadership to the centre and act as its public ‘face’ by leading its engagement and communication strategy. They will develop a strong and cohesive senior leadership team and oversee the centre’s governance, by leading the relationship with the Advisory Board. As the centre’s principal ambassador and advocate, the Chair will ensure that its work is at forefront of global debates and problem-solving the major political and economic issues of our time and enhance its reputation for international research, academic excellence, and public engagement. 

Candidates should have international stature, based on a relevant track record as a leader of policy development and practice, and demonstrable strength of purpose and vision with a track record of devising and delivering innovation, transformation, and change in a complex environment and through successful consensus-building. They will have the ability to attract and recruit top talent, motivate the team, and delegate effectively, as well as a strong commitment to fund-raising and an understanding of what this means in practice. They will have evidence of being self-reflective and aware of his/her own limitations, leading by example and driving the organisation's performance with an attitude of continuous improvement by being open to feedback and self-improvement. Candidates will have the ability to work across Europe and with an understanding of relevant policy/political developments across the EU/UK. 

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid and flexible working. 

For further information about the post, please see the job description and person specification. 

To apply for this post with a CV and cover letter, please click the 'Apply' button above. If you are unable to apply online, please email your application to response.manager@berwickpartners.co.uk. 

If you have any queries or would like more information in regard to this document, or for an informal, confidential discussion, please contact: 

Liam Young, Consultant, Berwick Partners: Liam.Young@berwickpartners.co.uk

Ardiana Hashani, Researcher, Berwick Partners: Ardiana.Hashani@berwickpartners.co.uk 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12^th May 2024 (23.59 UK time), with panel interviews via LSE expected from w/c 10^th June 2024. Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Advert information