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University of Oxford | The Blavatnik Professorship of Government and Public Policy 1

Appointment of The Blavatnik Professorship of Government and Public Policy

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3 Executive summary

4 The Blavatnik School of Government

7 University of Oxford

8 Division of Social Sciences

9 Nuffield College

10 The Blavatnik Professorship of Government and Public Policy

12 Appointment process and how to apply

Contents

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Executive summary

The School now seeks to appoint an outstanding teacher,

accomplished research scholar and committed institution

builder, who is passionate about improving government

globally, to the Blavatnik Professorship of Government and

Public Policy. The post has been created through the

generous support of the Blavatnik Foundation.

The Blavatnik Professorship of Government and Public

Policy will provide academic leadership in research in the

field of government and public policy. She or he will be an

inspirational teacher who will make a significant

contribution to the planning and delivery of innovative

academic programmes in the BSG. The successful candidate

will join a growing team of outstanding academics and

support staff at a formative stage in the development of

this dynamic new School.

The ideal candidate will be a scholar of international

distinction with an exceptional track record of research in

government at national or international level that is aligned

with the School’s commitment to practical education and

research. Candidates will have a demonstrable ability to

undertake world-class, original research, a commitment to

the practice-focused and genuinely global character of the

School, and an enthusiasm for engagement with students,

colleagues, policymakers, practitioners and the public.

The Blavatnik School of Government (BSG) at the University of Oxford is a global, practice-focused, multi-disciplinary school that aims to inspire and support better public policy and government around the world.

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The Blavatnik School of Government

It was founded in 2010, thanks to a £75 million donation by

American philanthropist Leonard Blavatnik. Uniquely, the

School is anchored across all four of the academic divisions of

the University: the social sciences; humanities; mathematics,

physical and life sciences; and medical sciences.

The School’s goal is to improve the quality of government

and public policy-making worldwide, so that citizens can

enjoy more secure and more fulfilled lives. It is pursuing this

goal through three priorities:

• Teaching: delivering transformative teaching

programmes that combine deep expertise with analytical

thinking and practical skills.

• Research: producing and communicating rigorous applied

research, often in collaboration with public and private

sector innovators, which addresses urgent policy

challenges.

• Engagement: forging networks that enable policy

leaders to learn from each other and from top scholars to

generate solutions and share best practice.

An iconic purpose-built home for the School in the

University’s new Radcliffe Observatory Quarter will be

completed in September 2015.

Teaching programmesThe School has three education programmes:

• The Master of Public Policy (MPP) is an intensive

one-year graduate degree, taking a broad view of how

public policy is made, implemented and evaluated at

local, regional and global levels. The School actively seeks

out the smartest, most impactful future and current

practitioners from every region of the world and builds a

strong, purposeful community among them.

• The Doctorate in Public Policy (DPhil) is a full-time

three-year applied research degree. The School seeks

scholars keen to pursue academically rigorous applied

research on a public policy issue.

• The School’s short courses, workshops, and fellows’

programmes offer opportunities for senior professionals

and policymakers to access cutting-edge research, to

reflect on their own experience, and to develop a

community of practice with peers from other countries.

For further details, visit www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/study

The Blavatnik School of Government (BSG) is a global school pursuing a vision of a world better led, better served and better governed. BSG is one of the youngest and most vibrant departments of the University of Oxford.

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Research programmesThe School is continuing to appoint outstanding scholars

who are leading dynamic research programmes in areas

including: economic growth and resilience; governance,

democracy, cooperation and law; health, education, welfare

and well-being; science, technology, climate change and

public policy; security and conflict. The School also draws

on extensive intellectual networks both within Oxford and

internationally to ensure it keeps at the cutting-edge of

inter-disciplinary and global knowledge and on cross-

sector partnerships with individuals and organisations to

remain practice-oriented and solution-focused.

The School recognises that there are many different forms

of leadership, a range of views about democracy, and

diverse cultures in which people operate. Equally, there is a

variety of methods and disciplines which can be used to

interrogate challenges of government. That is why the

research in the School spans the local to the global, and

several disciplines, in terms of the types of challenges

addressed and the ways in which they are approached.

• The School’s research reaches practitioners in a number

of ways including:

- BSG academics regularly advise governments and

agencies on how to address their policy challenges.

• BSG’s Policy Memo series aims to provide clear, succinct

and timely recommendations for policymakers in the UK

and internationally:

- The School shares latest research, opinions and insights

of its academics with wide audiences through features

and comments in the press, as well as its social media

streams.

- Students are active and engaged in efforts to connect

with other Oxford students, alumni, practitioners and

others far beyond BSG, as they seek to bring about

positive change in their fields of interest.

• BSG holds a wide range of events that allow the sharing

and exchange of knowledge with specialist audiences and

the wider public:

- The annual Challenges of Government Conference

brings on board key partners to help ensure it remains

a free and open event for a cross-sector audience of

academics, students, business people, government,

and civil society leaders.

- The “Improving Governance, Delivering Better

Education” conference, hosted by BSG and funded by

DFID, brings together academics, policymakers, and

donors working in the field of education, as well as

experts from other sectors.

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Exceptional people BSG has already developed an outstanding reputation for

excellence in teaching and research. As part of the

University of Oxford, the School’s growing faculty includes

world-class academics and practitioners, as well as a team

of up-and-rising postdoctoral fellows. The excellent team

of administrative staff is just as committed to BSG’s vision

as the faculty and students they support.

The School is led by Professor Ngaire Woods, the inaugural

Dean of the Blavatnik School of Government and Professor

of Global Economic Governance. There are currently around

30 faculties and researchers amongst the core academic

team of the School, including seven full Professors, and

more will be recruited over the next five years and beyond.

A further 30 academics from across the University are

associated with the School through teaching on the MPP or

collaborating on research projects. A strong team of

distinguished global practitioners and researchers make up

the BSG’s academic and international advisory boards. (See

www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/people/international-advisory-board)

Leonard BlavatnikLeonard Blavatnik is an American citizen who is now a

resident in London. He has long taken a close and active

interest in higher education.

He has degrees from Columbia and Harvard Universities,

and sits on academic boards at Harvard University, the

University of Cambridge, Tel Aviv University and the New

Economic School in Moscow. He is also on the Board of

Governors of the New York Academy of Sciences where he

sponsors the annual Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists.

An active philanthropist, Leonard Blavatnik and the

Blavatnik Family Foundation have been generous supporters

of numerous organisations in the United States, Russia and

Israel. In Britain, they have also provided substantial help to

the Tate, the National Portrait Gallery, the Royal Academy,

the Royal Opera House, the Royal Academy of Engineering,

Great Ormond Street Hospital, the Prince’s Trust, and

numerous other leading cultural and charitable institutions.

As Chairman of Access Industries, which he founded in

1986, Mr Blavatnik is a leading industrialist, with global

interests in natural resources and chemicals, media and

telecommunications, and real estate.

His donation to found the School will amount to £75 million

initially, and he is ready to consider additional measures of

support at a later stage. He is personally committed to the

success of the School.

Further details about BSG’s people can be found at

www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/people

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University of Oxford

For the eight years to 2014, the University has consistently

had the highest research income from external sponsors of

any UK university by an expanding margin. In addition to

excelling at research, the University aims to provide a

transformational educational experience.

The University of Oxford aims to sustain excellence in every

area of its teaching and research, and to maintain and

develop its position as a leader amongst world-class

universities. Placing an equally high value on research and

on teaching, the colleges, departments and faculties of

Oxford aspire both to lead the international research

agenda and to offer a unique and exceptional education to

their undergraduate and graduate students.

Oxford’s self-governing community of scholars includes

university professors, readers, and associate professors,

college tutors, senior and junior research fellows and over

2,500 other university research staff. The University aims

to provide facilities and support for colleagues to pursue

innovative research and outstanding teaching, by

responding to developments in the intellectual environment

and society at large, and by forging close links with the

wider academic world, the professions, industry and

commerce. The Strategic Plan, detailing strategy for the

period 2013-18, can be found at

www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation/strategic-plan

Oxford is a collegiate university, with 38 independent and

self-governing colleges and six permanent private halls related

to the University in a type of federal system. The University’s

distinctive structure is a great strength. The tutorial system,

which is a key facet of undergraduate teaching and learning at

Oxford, underpins a culture of close academic supervision and

careful personal support for students. It is designed to

challenge and empower students to become independent

thinkers. There is, in addition, a close and important

relationship between research and teaching at Oxford,

undergraduates being encouraged to engage in advanced

research projects and many of the most distinguished

academic researchers being involved in undergraduate

tutorials. The ability and intellectual independence of Oxford’s

undergraduates and academics alike renders this nexus

something that is inspirational for all participants.

There are more than 22,000 students from more than 130

countries and territories at Oxford, and there is a strong

postgraduate community of around 10,000 students,

which is nearly 45 per cent of all full-time students.

Postgraduates are attracted to Oxford by the international

standing of the faculty, by the rigorous intellectual training

on offer, by the excellent research and laboratory facilities

available, and by the resources of the museums and

libraries, including one of the world’s greatest libraries,

the Bodleian.

Oxford is one of the world’s pre-eminent universities. It is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and it has been at the forefront of knowledge for centuries. Today, the University employs 12,500 people and its annual income is more than £1.1 billion.

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Division of Social Sciences

The University’s academic departments and faculties are

organised into four large groups, known as Academic

Divisions (Social Sciences, Mathematical, Physical and Life

Sciences (MPLS), Medical Sciences, and Humanities). The

four academic divisions are each led by a senior academic,

each of whom, as Head of Division, is an ex officio member

of the University’s Council. The Head of the Social Sciences

Division is Professor Roger Goodman.

The Social Sciences Division is responsible for academic

oversight of the teaching and research of its various

departments and faculties, for strategic and operational

planning, and for personnel and resource management.

Thirteen departments, one faculty, and two cross-divisional

research units come under the aegis of the Social Sciences

Division which spans the full range of social science

disciplines with links into the humanities and physical

sciences. (These are as follows: Law, the Said Business

School, Economics, Politics and International Relations,

the Blavatnik School of Government, the School of

Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, International

Development, Sociology, Social Policy and Intervention, the

Oxford Internet Institute, Archaeology, the School of

Interdisciplinary Area Studies, Education, the School of

Geography and the Environment, the Oxford Martin School

and the Oxford-Man Institute of Quantitative Finance.)

There are nearly 1,000 academic staff, 3,400 graduate

students (postgraduate taught and postgraduate research),

and 1,900 undergraduates working and studying in

the division.

The division is established as a world-leading centre for

research in the social sciences and regularly sits at the

highest levels of international league tables. The Social

Science Division’s externally funded research income is

budgeted at £40 million per year. It is the largest grouping

of social science disciplines in the UK and it is also home to

several of Oxford’s most widely recognised teaching

programmes, such as Philosophy, Politics and Economics

(PPE) and the MPhils in International Relations, in

Economics, and in Development Studies. We believe that

excellence in teaching and research is synergistic and

remain committed to sustaining and developing the high

quality of our activities in both these areas. Our

departments are committed to research which develops a

greater understanding of all aspects of society, from the

impact of political, legal and economic systems on social

and economic welfare to human rights and security.

That research is disseminated through innovative graduate

programmes and enhances undergraduate courses.

For more information please visit:

www.ox.ac.uk/divisions/social_sciences.html

The Blavatnik School of Government sits within the University’s Division of Social Sciences.

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The collegiate system fosters a strong sense of community,

bringing together leading academics and students across

subjects, and from different cultures and countries.

Nuffield is a postgraduate college specialising in the social

sciences, particularly economics, politics and sociology.

It is a relatively small college, with a total student body of

around 90, of whom about 35 are resident in College.

It admits around 30 students a year. It has 36 permanent

Fellows (senior members) and 56 members of staff.

In addition, the College has an active and expanding

Research Fellowship programme, and hosts a number of

research centres and programmes, including the Centre for

Experimental Social Science (directed by Ray Duch) and the

Centre for Social Investigation (directed by Anthony

Heath). The College currently has 47 Research Fellows on

short-term contracts. Nuffield, by its structure and

resources, provides a uniquely attractive environment to

work. Students, staff and Fellows share meal facilities.

It is an international College, whose students are in

residence throughout the year.

The College runs research seminars, with speakers drawn

widely, and an active international visitors programme.

It has extensive contacts with the worlds of politics, media,

and the City. Among the College’s Visiting Fellows are the

Chairman of the Open Society Institute, the Second

Permanent Secretary to HM Treasury, three MPs, and the

Director of Liberty.

It is the aim of the College to provide for all Fellows a

stimulating environment for research and teaching,

and one which facilitates the carrying out of their duties.

All Professorial Fellows are full members of Governing Body

(i.e. trustees), and have a working study in College, which is

connected to the College computer network. A range of

resources is provided to assist Fellows with their research

and teaching, including administrative assistance and a

substantial allowance for research expenses, including

computing equipment. Fellows have access to rooms for

organising seminars, teaching, entertaining, and for

overnight accommodation for professional colleagues.

The College Library, to which approximately five per cent of

the College’s annual expenditure is devoted, contains

around 190,000 items. The extensive collection of material

in the Library is intended to meet the coursework and

research needs of the College. In its composition it reflects

the interests of the College. Nuffield provides extensive

computing facilities and support. The College has a

dedicated IT department, with three experienced staff.

There is also a part-time Data Librarian who organises and

facilitates access to a large, active collection of significant

secondary data, and is very experienced in smoothing

Fellows’ acquisition and use of such data.

Further information about the College can be found at

www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk

The 38 self-governing and independent colleges at Oxford give both academic staff and students the benefits of belonging to a small, interdisciplinary community as well as to a large, internationally-renowned institution.

Nuffield College

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The Blavatnik Professor of Government and Public Policy

The post has been created through the generous support

of the Blavatnik Foundation. The successful candidate will

provide academic leadership in research and teaching in the

field of government and public policy. She or he will be an

inspirational teacher who will contribute to the planning and

delivery of the School’s innovative academic programmes.

The appointee will join a growing team of outstanding

academics and support staff at a formative stage in the

development of this dynamic new School.

The ideal candidate will be a scholar of international

distinction with an exceptional track record of research in

the practice of government at national and/or international

level. Candidates will have a demonstrable ability to lead

original research, a commitment to the practice-focused

and genuinely global character of the School, and

enthusiasm for engagement with students, colleagues,

policymakers and practitioners and the media.

The Blavatnik Professor of Government and Public Policy

will be a member of both the University and the College

community. She or he will be part of a lively and intellectually

stimulating research community that performs to the highest

international levels in research and publications; and will have

access to the excellent research facilities that Oxford offers.

Along with the other professorial fellows in Nuffield, she or

he will be a member of the College’s Governing Body.

The main duties of the post are as follows:

• to provide leadership in research and teaching on the

policy and practice of government at national and/or

international level;

• to play a leading role in the strategy and development of

the School’s research programme in government and

public policy;

• to contribute to the overall development of the School’s

profile as a world-leading provider of public policy

education, training and research of the highest academic

standard;

• to contribute to the design and delivery of the School’s

academic programmes, including the Master in Public

Policy (MPP) degree and the executive education

programme;

• to supervise students taking the DPhil in Public Policy;

• to take part in examining as required by the Dean;

• to undertake administrative duties for the School as

required by the Dean;

• to participate in the life of the College.

The School seeks to appoint an outstanding teacher, accomplished research scholar and committed institution builder, who is passionate about improving government globally, to the position of Blavatnik Professor of Government and Public Policy.

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Selection criteria Applications will be judged only against the criteria that are

set out below. Applicants should make sure that their

application shows very clearly how they believe that their

skills and experience meet these criteria.

Oxford is committed to fairness, consistency and

transparency in selection decisions. Chairs of selection

committees (known as electoral boards) will be aware of

the principles of equality of opportunity and fair selection

and there will be both male and female board members

wherever possible. The successful candidate will

demonstrate the following:

• excellent international reputation in scholarship and

research and exceptional publication record in the field of

government and public policy, with emphasis on the

policy and practice of government at national and/or

international level;

• demonstrable ability to play a leading role in the field of

government and public policy nationally and internationally;

• strong record in obtaining research funding and in

strategic planning for future funding opportunities;

• ability to contribute effectively to the long-term

development of the academic and research programmes

at the Blavatnik School;

• commitment to providing effective, innovative and

inspirational teaching at graduate level;

• ability to communicate effectively (written and orally);

• experience of university governance and management,

and of academic administration;

• track record of policy advice to governments and

non-governmental agencies;

• a willingness to participate in the administrative and

academic life of a small College community.

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Appointment process and how to applyAn executive search exercise is being undertaken by Perrett

Laver, who will support the University in helping to identify

the widest possible field of qualified candidates and

assisting in the assessment of candidates against the

requirements for the roles.

Applications should consist of a full CV detailing academic

and professional qualifications, full employment history,

latest remuneration and relevant achievements, and should

be accompanied by a covering letter describing briefly how

candidates meet the criteria in the ‘person specification’,

why the appointment is of interest and what they believe

they can bring to the role, and a statement describing past

research and plans for future research at the Blavatnik

School of Government.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Oxford positively

encourages applications from people of different

backgrounds. The policy and practice of the University of

Oxford require that all staff are afforded equal

opportunities within employment. Entry into employment

with the University and progression within employment will

be determined only by personal merit and the application of

criteria which are related to the duties of each particular

post and the relevant salary structure.

This information can be uploaded at www.perrettlaver.com/candidates quoting the reference number 1927.

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 2 June 2015.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for formal interview

with the Electoral Board, and negotiations will ensue

thereafter with the preferred candidate.

In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary

consideration. Subject to statutory provisions, no applicant

or member of staff will be treated less favourably than

another because of age, disability, gender reassignment,

marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race,

religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Equal opportunities at the University of Oxford

Questions about the post may be directed to Perrett Laver

via [email protected], or on +44 (0) 207

340 6210.