Chatham House
Programme Director – Global Economy and Finance
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Programme Director for Global Economy and Finance Programme
We are looking for a Programme Director for our distinguished Global Economy and Finance programme following the retirement at the end of 2026 of the present Programme Director. We are looking for a real leader to build on the institute’s powerful reputation and expertise in global economics and finance and to increase our influence on the decisions that governments, companies and societies make on these fronts.
Reporting to our Director and CEO, this is an outstanding opportunity for an authoritative, imaginative expert to join us and lead one of our highest-profile streams of work.
The Global Economy and Finance programme addresses questions of global economic stability and prosperity and the policies and institutions that foster these. We welcome suggestions from applicants about how Chatham House should best shape its approach in a period of exceptional change. The programme’s role in Chatham House is both to cover global and macro questions of governance, stability, trade and growth, and to work with the thematic and country programmes to bolster their treatment of, for example, the economic impact of climate change, the digital economy and the competitive challenges of China.
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The Programme Director will bring:
- Extensive experience leading outstanding work in global economics and finance.
- A clear sense of a coherent programme for Chatham House at this moment and an ability to use analysis to yield clear conclusions, both implications and policy recommendations.
- Strong technical command of economic and financial issues, a background in empirical analysis, as well as excellent current knowledge of policy debates in international affairs more widely.
- An established public profile and a record of delivering high-quality publications and activities.
For further information about the role, please see the full job description here: Programme Director - Global Economy and Finance
Benefits
Benefits include approximately 37 days annual leave (including public holidays and Chatham House closure days), pension salary exchange, employee assistance programme, parental leave, flexible working and other benefits designed to suit your lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging and intellectually stimulating environment.
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Salary: Competitive.
Contract: Full-time, Permanent.
Location: St James's Square, London. This is a hybrid role based in our London office. Chatham House operates a hybrid working environment with team members expected to attend our building typically three days a week. However, please note this role is likely to require higher levels of in person attendance, travel within the UK and beyond and attendance of events and meetings out of hours.
Application closing Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026, 23:59 BST.
Visa sponsorship is available for this role.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to improve your experience or support you, please get in touch with HR@Chathamhouse.org.
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