The Institute of Economic Affairs has appointed headhunters at Odgers Berndtson to find a new General Director to lead the daddy of all think-tanks into the 21st Century.  The salary is £100,000, the closing date is August 28, if you want to brush off your CV.  Can’t be many wonks on that kind of money…

They say they are looking for a media-savvy, free marketeer with drive.   They should have political nous, but no party ties.  Guido has listed a few potential candidates previously.  There are also a few unemployed (and employed) journalists around who might be interested in the job.

At that rate even Guido could be tempted if it were not for the “no drinking on the premises” restriction…