About us IIPP's work equips global leaders to co-design growth that is innovation-led, sustainable, and inclusive. As a workplace, we are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce, in particular people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people. About the role The post will support the Director of the Institute, Professor Mariana Mazzucato, in her role as a policy adviser to Governments around the world. Other key relationships include with the: Director's Head of Policy, Institute Manager, Director's Executive Assistant, Grant Manager, Chief of Staff, Head of Communications, and Faculty Office staff. We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. About you You will manage key roles in the Director's Office, including a new Deputy Chief of Staff (to be recruited), and the senior policy adviser/deputy head of policy. The role will also oversee the wider team (inc. policy fellows, the Executive Assistant, head of communication, as well as Research Fellows and Research Assistants supporting projects led by the Director. You will act as a strategic partner and sounding board to inform and implement the Director's strategy and prioritise her time. Understand the Director's and IIPP's strategy and help to ensure that this is reflected in day-to-daywork, identifying opportunities to maximise the impact of, and connect, priority initiatives. What we offer As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: * 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) * Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) * Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan * On-Site nursery * On-site gym * Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay * Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service * Discounted medical insurance Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
