Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Director, AI Economics Institute (AIEI)
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The Chancellor and Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology launched the AI Economics Institute (AIEI) on 8 June.
The Institute is a joint research organisation of HM Treasury (HMT) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), established to build and maintain the analytical capability needed to assess AI’s economic impacts.
It is the first government-backed institute of its kind in the world. It will build the data infrastructure, analytical capability and external relationships needed to assess AI’s economic impacts rigorously. As AI develops rapidly, the institute will strengthen the evidence base on how AI affects productivity, labour markets, and growth. The institute will ensure that evidence reaches policymakers in the right form, at the right time, and act as a focal point for engagement with academia and business.
The UK Government established a world-leading research institute in the AI Security Institute (AISI). AIEI intends to replicate that success, conducting cutting edge research to map the potential impacts of AI on the economy.
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Role Overview
As Director of the AI Economics Institute (AIEI), you will work closely across both HM Treasury (HMT) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), ensuring they are embedded in senior teams in both departments, and that the AIEI’s programme of analysis and research underpins both departments’ policy agendas. This includes close work with HMT officials to ensure the institute addresses core macroeconomic, fiscal, labour market and productivity questions arising from AI and DSIT’s work on AI policy. AIEI should also provide input for other Government departments’ work, including Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Department for Education (DfE) and Department for Business and Trade (DBT).
The Director’s initial focus will be on set up and launch, designing the detailed operating model, financial planning within the agreed budget, recruiting senior leaders and early staff, establishing governance with HMT and DSIT, and agreeing an initial research agenda.
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The Director will work closely with Professor Simon Johnson, Chair of the AIEI.
Key Requirements
This role requires a leader who can combine strategic clarity, delivery grip and intellectual seriousness. The Director will need to be equally comfortable shaping long‑term economic thinking about AI and making pragmatic early decisions to get an organisation up and running quickly.
The post holder will be expected to model the highest Civil Service leadership standards, including integrity, inclusivity, collaboration across government, and a strong focus on public value. They will be expected to build a team with the majority of roles based outside of London.
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