President in London

The Academy of Social Sciences is seeking an outstanding individual to serve as its next President and provide visible, influential leadership at an important point in the Academy’s development.The Academy is the UK’s national academy of academics, practitioners and learned societies in the social sciences and the leading independent voice for the social sciences. We champion the vital role that the social sciences play in education, research, government and business including their contributions to society, the economy and public policy. We bring together a distinguished Fellowship and a broad community of learned societies and social science organisations.Our next President will be a compelling advocate for the social sciences and for the Academy. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Council and Fellows, they will help to strengthen our profile, reach and influence, build important relationships across government and public life, and support the Academy in delivering its ambitions for the future.We are looking for a highly credible and accomplished senior leader with the stature to represent the Academy externally and the ability to engage and influence across academia, government, business, civil society and the wider social sciences community.Candidates will bring strategic insight, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to leadership and governance. They will be an excellent communicator and relationship builder, with the ability to chair effectively, bring people together around a shared purpose and advocate confidently on issues of national importance. They may come from a variety of backgrounds including practising social scientists in the public, private or third sectors, academia and as users of social science.This is an opportunity to take on a significant national leadership role at a time when insights from the social sciences are increasingly important in understanding and responding to some of the most complex challenges facing society.The appointment is unremunerated, with an anticipated time commitment averaging approximately two days per month. This is a 3-year term which may be renewed once.For an informal conversation contact Jacqueline.lau@gatenbysanderson.comTo view the job description and person specification, please scroll to the bottom of the page, tick to agree to the privacy policy, then click 'Continue to full details'.LocationUK-wide, with meetings primarily in LondonSectorProfessional body / Higher Education and ResearchClientAcademy of Social SciencesJob TypeFixed Term ContractSalary/RemunerationUnremuneratedReferenceGSe137696Closing Date9am, Monday 11th January 2027