Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute

The Fraser of Allander Institute requires a Deputy Director to provide senior strategic and operational leadership to the Institute, working closely with the Director, Head of Department and senior colleagues across Strathclyde Business School to shape and deliver the Institute’s strategic priorities and business plan.

The postholder will lead the institute’s work on fiscal and budgetary analysis and oversee work across a range of economic policy areas, including but not limited to business engagement, trade and climate change. We are therefore looking for a candidate who can demonstrate the ability to adapt to a broad range of topics, which may be out with their primary specialism, and lead multi-sector and multidisciplinary teams. 

The selection process will comprise two stages. First-round interviews for this post are expected to take place during the week commencing 5 October, with the exact date to be confirmed. Candidates who are successful at this stage will be invited to the Fraser of Allander Institute during the week commencing 26 October. The exact date will be confirmed in due course. This visit will provide an opportunity to meet the team and deliver a short presentation, followed by a Q&A and a second stage interview. 

The Fraser of Allander Institute (FAI) is a leading economics research institute which is an integral part of the Economic Department at the University of Strathclyde and Strathclyde Business School. Over the last forty years, the FAI has developed an unrivalled knowledge and understanding of the Scottish economy and is widely regarded as Scotland’s expert authority on economic policy issues.

The FAI is different from traditional academic institutes in that it combines internationally renowned researchers with knowledge exchange specialists who have significant experience from the public and private sectors. This ensures that the Institute’s analysis is not only cutting edge but delivered in a way which is accessible and relevant. Institute staff are regularly called upon to provide independent briefing and advice to government, parliament and industry.

We have an excellent reputation for independence and impartiality. This ensures that our studies carry significant weight and impact amongst the business and policy community.

For informal enquiries, please contact Stuart McIntyre, Head of Department at s.mcintyre @strath.ac.uk

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