Job details
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), the UK’s original free market think tank, is partnering with the Vinson Centre at the University of Buckingham to offer a range of exciting educational programmes. We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to manage and deliver these programmes on a fixed-term basis.
This is a full-time, fixed-term contract of employment for two years from the agreed commencement date, unless extended by mutual agreement, based at the Vinson Centre at the University of Buckingham, but involving travel both to the IEA’s headquarters in Westminster and to education events around the UK or abroad as required.
The postholder will work closely with the Director of the Vinson Centre and the Head of Education at the IEA, with the Head of Education acting as their line manager.
Main responsibilities
- Manage and develop the IEA’s Vinson internship programme at the University of Buckingham.
- Acting as the main liaison between the IEA and the Vinson Centre, plan and deliver a selection of IEA and Vinson Centre Programmes, Competitions and Internships:
- Camp Vinson: Aimed at undergraduate students.
- Public Policy Bootcamp: Targeted at young professionals.
- Beloff Conference: A graduate student conference focused on a specific theme.
- Vinson Internship: 3-month research focused internship
- Monetary Policy Essay Competition: Essay competition on monetary policy
- Budget Challenge: sixth form competition writing their own government budget
- The Hayek Essay Competition: Aimed at students at the University of Buckingham
- The Vinson Centre Seminar Series: open to the public
- The Vinson Centre Annual Conference: open to the public
- Annual Policy Conference (Buckingham): targeted at students, academics, and industry professionals
- Entrepreneurial Minds Seminar Series (Buckingham): open to public
- Organise and deliver the IEA’s sixth-form conferences.
- Act as the main liaison between the IEA and the Vinson Centre
- Support the broader educational mission of the IEA and University of Buckingham, as reasonably required.
Personal specification
The person holding this role will be encouraged to be entrepreneurial, developing their role and the IEA’s activities as opportunities present. Delivering on the core responsibilities outlined above must always come first, but we also encourage people to contribute to the broader work of the IEA in line with their interests and abilities.
Duties include, but are not restricted to:
- A strong commitment to the principles of classical liberalism and free-market economics.
- A passion and aptitude for communicating these ideas effectively to the next generation.
- Exceptional organisational skills and ability to execute major events and conferences.
- Proven experience in managing budgets and tracking expenditure.
- Excellent ability to build and maintain relationships with potential speakers and programme participants.
- Deal effectively and responsibly with young participants, creating a positive and engaging learning environment.
Reporting line:
Head of Education, Samuel Cruickshank
Salary and benefits
Salary: £25,000 – £35,000
Contract: 2 year fixed term, full time
Location: Vinson Centre at the University of Buckingham, but involving travel both to the IEA’s headquarters in Westminster and to education events around the UK or abroad as required.
About the organisation
The Institute of Economic Affairs is the UK’s original free market think tank, founded in 1955. Our mission is to improve understanding of the fundamental institutions of a free society by analysing and expounding the role of markets in solving economic and social problems. Established in 1955 by Sir Antony Fisher, the Institute of Economic Affairs has a long and proud history of leading economic and public policy research that has improved our understanding of how markets and liberty enable prosperity. We publish leading independent research and analysis on a wide range of economic and public policy issues. We host events and debates, work with academics and students, and communicate our ideas widely to improve public understanding of the value of free markets and a free society.
