Associate Director, Democracy and Politics

Are you passionate about the future of progressive politics? Do you have the intellectual curiosity and leadership, political insight and strategic skills to shape public debate and influence policy at the highest levels? Are you committed to renewing democracy and delivering bold progressive change across the UK? The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) is the UK''s leading independent thinktank. Our pioneering research and ideas have shaped progressive policy making for more than three decades. At a pivotal moment in British politics, we are seeking a new Associate Director to lead our Decade of National Renewal programme and shape IPPR''s work on democracy and politics. About the role The Decade of National Renewal is IPPR''s long-term project to rethink progressive politics in an era of profound economic, social and political change. Bringing together policymakers, politicians, academics, practitioners and thinkers from across the UK, the programme is helping to develop and test bold new ideas about what progressives stand for and how they can deliver meaningful change. As Associate Director, you will lead a team of six colleagues and play a central role in shaping IPPR''s intellectual agenda. You will be responsible for developing and delivering a portfolio of high-impact research and policy projects, securing funding, building strategic partnerships, and ensuring IPPR remains at the forefront of debates about democracy, politics and national renewal. About you A ..... full job details .....