Reader in Public Policy and Deputy Director

About us 

The International School for Government (ISfG) is designed to equip policymakers and civil servants from the UK and across the globe to meet the challenges of the future, creating leaders capable of delivering the services that citizens expect today. Through education, research and public engagement, the School focuses on the most pressing policy problems, ensuring that policy professionals are prepared with both the hard and soft skills necessary to understand how power, influence and change move through political circles.  

In 2024-2025, we have launched our first Masters Degree Programme, in Health and Social Care Policy, as well as a new programme for the UK Civil Service Fast Stream. The school is in a period of growth and change, and we are seeking to a point a Reader in Public Policy to serve as Deputy Director of the International School for Government during this exciting time.  

About the role 

The post-holder will work closely with Professor Michael Sanders, the Director of the ISFG, to refine and execute the school’s five-year strategy, to increase our professional, executive, and accredited education programmes, and build a thriving research culture within the school.

We are looking for a senior member of our team who can take the lead on new projects and developments and serve as a mentor for staff within the school.

The role requires an experienced individual who understands the contribution of continuing professional development and executive education for public servants. The candidate will have knowledge of the policy sector in the UK, and preferably internationally. Experience building, managing and leading a team is preferred.

Experience in working in, or closely with governments is desirable but not essential. The post-holder will have an excellent scholarly record and forward portfolio in the field of public policy or public administration; experience in leading teaching of classes or modules; the ability to develop innovative teaching content and delivery methods.

We are interested in recruiting colleagues from a range of academic backgrounds including public policy; public administration; economics; political science; sociology, and researchers making use of both qualitative and quantitative research methods.

This is a full time, and you will be offered an indefinite contract

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