Public First has rapidly growing Tech & Economics practices which works on projects around the world. We are hired by some of the biggest companies in the world to combine rigorous economic modelling and polling with compelling narratives, and our impact reports have been published in almost every global market. Our work is read by key policy makers and journalists. They are a critical way in which our clients communicate what they do, why it matters, and the opportunities and policy questions for technology and society.
You can find many of our international impact reports on our website www.publicfirst.co.uk.
The Opportunity
We are looking to hire a new Director who will sit in our Economics practice, and supervise all our modelling work that focuses on the impact of technology.
That means exploring some of the biggest questions of today:
- How AI will reshape our economies and societies - and what we need to do to prepare
- How the media landscape is evolving in an Internet first era
- The wider impacts of the gig economy on work, retail and restaurants
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise the modelling on all tech related projects.
- Help devise new models and own the updating of our current core models.
- Be a primary point of contact with our clients to help answer their questions and explain our methodologies to them.
- Work closely with our Tech, Media and Telecoms team on the draft of policing and impact reports.
- Act as an in‑house expert on the economic, societal and technological implications of AI for clients and colleagues.
- Support the management and training of junior colleagues.
- Support new business development by spotting opportunities and contributing to proposals.
Ideal Candidate
- Extensive experience modelling the impact of new technologies.
- Subject‑matter expertise in technology, AI and its economic and social impact.
- Strong written communication skills – able to communicate to a non expert audience
- Comfortable operating in fast‑paced consultancy environments and juggling multiple priorities.
Please apply even if you don’t tick every box. But please don’t apply unless you tick a lot of the boxes!
Location & Flexibility
The role is based in our Westminster office, London, with hybrid working (Mondays and Thursdays in‑office; other days flexible).
Salary & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package with significant flexibility based on experience.
How to Apply
We value diversity and encourage applications from all groups. We work in a mix of in the office and at home, with our main office based in Westminster. Many of us, including the founders, have young children and we work hard to be family friendly. International travel and work would be possible for future projects.
This application will involve a short test prior to the interview which should take no longer than three hours. We will be interviewing on an ongoing basis, and looking for successful candidates to start as possible.
To apply, please fill in the form at https://forms.gle/Z86LmcQ5LBiBSjeX8 .
