The School is a department of the University of Oxford, and so sits within the University’s overall governance structure.

Management Board

The Management Board was constituted by the University of Oxford to supervise the direction and management of the School. Members of the Management Board are heads of divisions, departments and colleges from across the University. The board is chaired by the Head of the Social Sciences Division.

Strategy and Resources Group

The School’s Strategy and Resources Group, composed of senior members of the School, is accountable to the Management Board and is responsible for strategy and key resourcing decisions. The group is chaired by the Dean of the School, Professor Ngaire Woods.
 

Advisory boards

In addition, the School has two advisory boards:

International Advisory Board

The International Advisory Board offers advice on the School’s strategy and priorities and brings in external perspectives from multiple sectors and countries. Its members are globally renowned leaders from all parts of the world. Board members meet three times a year and provide ad hoc advice as required. 

Academic Advisory Board

The Academic Advisory Board is made up of deans from other public policy schools in Europe, the US, Africa, South America, and Asia, who offer advice on all aspects of the School’s academic activities.