Distinguished Public Service Fellow

About the role

The Blavatnik School of Government seeks to appoint a Distinguished Public Service Fellow.

The postholder will work with outstanding scholars and practitioners to initiate, design, and deliver executive programmes that hone the leadership skills of senior government officials from around the world. They will have the opportunity to deepen their own thought-leadership and professional network, drawing on their professional practice and taking advantage of a world-class research community and the convening potential of the University of Oxford.

Initially, the post is fixed-term for three years, and can be structured as a secondment. While we envisage the post as a full-time appointment, a part-time arrangement is also possible provided all core aspects of the role can be covered.

This post may be eligible for the title ‘Professor of Practice’. The title may be awarded by the University at the time of appointment for candidates with established standing at an appropriate level of distinction.

About you

The ideal candidate will have a track record of excellence at the top of government and/or the public sector, running a government department or agency or multilateral organisation; a deep passion for public service; and a commitment to improving the practice of governments around the world.  You will have the ability to teach effectively across a broad range of programmes, including executive teaching, and a demonstrable commitment to improving government through the highest quality of professional teaching and education.

About the School

The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween event, and Christmas and summer parties.

We genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days’ annual leave
• Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
• Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Focus on wellbeing
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Flexible working
• Full staff benefits are shared here.

More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a supporting statement, your CV, and the names of three referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon (UK time) on Tuesday 22 April 2025.

Interviews and presentations will be held in mid to late May 2025.

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