Head – Public Policy
About Us
The School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL), Gandhinagar, Gujarat, is an upcoming leadership institution dedicated to enabling authentic leaders to advance public good. It aims to broaden the landscape of values-based leadership in India through diverse program offerings across the political, public policy, and social sectors. SOUL aims to set a global benchmark in leadership development.
To strengthen our intellectual core, we invite applications for the role of Head – Public Policy.
Role Overview
The Head – Public Policy shall lead initiatives to develop leaders capable of driving meaningful policy impact at local, national, and global levels by curating, facilitating and delivering transformative leadership programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Curate and deliver leadership development programs focused on good governance.
- Build strong content, case studies, and experiential methods in behavioural change in public leadership.
- Engage and build strong partnerships with policymakers, institutions, and government departments.
- Build a strong team of internal and external facilitators to engage with public officials and elected representatives.
- Collaborate with teams focused on leadership research and analytics.
Qualifications & Experience
- Advanced degree (PhD/Master’s) in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Leadership, Governance, or allied disciplines/equivalent experience.
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in public policy, government advisory, or leadership development.
- Deep understanding of public policy, public administration, curriculum curation, facilitation, and assessment tools.
- Proven expertise in program design, adult pedagogy, and delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to create innovative, impactful learning frameworks.
- Proficiency with digital tools for enhanced learning engagement.
- Exposure to cross-cultural public leadership or Indian/Asian leadership studies will be a strong plus.
Skills & Attributes
- Ability to bridge academic rigour with real-world application.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication.
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and committed to the mission of SOUL in shaping leaders for public good.
What we Offer
- A platform to create cutting-edge leadership research for national and global impact.
- Opportunity to pioneer India’s first integrated leadership ecosystem.
- Collegial, innovative, and mission-driven work environment.
- Competitive remuneration and benefits, commensurate with experience.
Office Location
Maple Trade Centre,
Ahmedabad
Campus Location
Gift City Road,
Gandhinagar
How to Apply
Applications may be submitted by sending your Statement of Purpose and CV to appointments@soul-india.org, clearly mentioning the position applied for in the subject line. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t check every single box in the job description. We value a diverse range of experiences and skill sets and are eager to hear from candidates who are passionate, driven, and deeply committed to contributing to SOUL’s mission.
Application Deadline
30 October 2025