The British Academy

ECRN Regional Manager The British Academy Contract: Full-time, Permanent Location: St James Park, London, SW1 Hybrid, worked flexibly under our hybrid-working policy Salary: £40,926 per annum The British Academy the UK s national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking a Regional Manager to join our friendly and collaborative team in the Research Directorate, providing key support in the delivery of the Early Career Researcher Network. The ECRN Regional Manager will work closely with the Head of ECRN to oversee the day-to-day operations and logistics of the Network. This includes line management of three Regional Coordinators, as well as supporting budget oversight and financial management across all regional activities. You will contribute to the development and implementation of efficient working systems, policies, and processes, and collaborate with the Head of ECRN to identify and resolve operational challenges as they arise. A core responsibility of the role is to lead on the delivery and coordination of ECRN activities. This includes line managing three Regional Coordinators; overseeing and supporting regional clusters; processing invoices and monitoring budgets; preparing reports and updates for internal and external audiences; identifying growth opportunities for the Network; liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this role, will bring strong project management skills, financial and budget oversight experience, and a background in line management within an office or organisational setting. Strategic thinking, proactivity, and resilience are essential, alongside the ability to prioritise effectively and solve problems in dynamic environments. You will be an excellent communicator, capable of building collaborative relationships with colleagues across the British Academy and beyond, including external facilitators, partners, and stakeholders. Your keen attention to detail, inclusive mindset, and commitment to team-oriented working will be central to maintaining the quality, coherence, and impact of programme delivery. You ll bring clarity, empathy, and professionalism to every interaction, helping shape a collaborative and high-performing environment. Please note that the position will involve travel between ECRN regional clusters to support in-person delivery of training and workshops, alongside regular online engagement. Further information about the ECRN can be found on our website. About the Academy The British Academy is the UK s national body for the humanities and social sciences, established by Royal Charter in 1902. We mobilise these disciplines to understand the world and shape a brighter future. Today s complex challenges can only be resolved by deepening our insight into people, culture, and societies. With a Fellowship of around 1700 leading national and international academics, the Academy invests in researchers and projects across the UK and overseas; engages the public with fresh thinking and debates; and brings together scholars, government, business, and civil society to influence policy. The Academy currently has five directorates: Communications & Marketing; Development; Policy; Research; and Resources, plus a small Governance & Fellowship Team. Working at the Academy Our senior management team have worked with staff to foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and empathy, in which all contributions are recognised as we work towards our common goals. Our people strategy and working practices focus on building strengths and sharing insights, with learning & development, wellbeing, and equality, diversity & inclusion at the centre of how we operate as an organisation. Investing in our staff and encouraging a healthy work/life balance is central to our success, as we move forward and continue to grow. Find out more about the British Academy, including our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement. Terms and conditions The British Academy is based at 10-11, Carlton House Terrace, St James Park, London, SW1 a Grade 1 listed building. We offer a competitive benefits package including a 35-hour working week; 34 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays; a subsidised canteen and an excellent occupational pension. How to apply We use Applied for our recruitment. Applied aims to overcome unconscious bias in recruiting. Instead of using CVs, candidates are asked to answer questions that test skills needed for the role. The responses are then anonymised and reviewed in a random order by members of the hiring panel. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, in line with our commitment to create a diverse and inclusive working environment, promote equal opportunity, and address under-representation. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled job applicants and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria. To find out more about this opportunity and to apply, please visit our recruitment page via the apply button. Applications must be received no later than Midday on Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Policy Assistant The British Academy Contract: Full-time, Permanent Location: St James Park, London, SW1 Hybrid, worked flexibly under our hybrid-working policy Salary: £28,000 per annum The British Academy the UKs national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking a Policy Assistant to join our Public Policy Team, providing key administrative and research support for the Policy Di click apply for full job details

Policy Assistant The British Academy Contract: Full-time, Permanent Location: St James Park, London, SW1 Hybrid, worked flexibly under our hybrid-working policy Salary: £28,000 per annum The British Academy - the UK's national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking a Policy Assistant to join our Public Policy Team, providing key administrative and research support for the Policy Directorate. This is a varied role that cuts across the Public Policy team's four themes: Sustainable Futures, Digital Society, Social and Cultural Infrastructure, and Governance, Trust and Voice. It includes a range of responsibilities, including assisting with the production and management of policy team events, logistical and administrative support for policy activities, coordinating team diaries, assisting with policy projects and research activities, and helping to implement a new relationship management tool (based on Salesforce). The role will include opportunities to work across a range of British Academy policy projects and this makes it an ideal role for those looking to build up more experience in evidence-based policy work. About the Academy The British Academy is the UK's national body for the humanities and social sciences, established by Royal Charter in 1902. We mobilise these disciplines to understand the world and shape a brighter future. Today's complex challenges can only be resolved by deepening our insight into people, culture, and societies. With a Fellowship of around 1700 leading national and international academics, the Academy invests in researchers and projects across the UK and overseas; engages the public with fresh thinking and debates; and brings together scholars, government, business, and civil society to influence policy. The Academy currently has five directorates: Communications & Marketing; Development; Policy; Research; and Resources, plus a small Governance & Fellowship Team. Working at the Academy Our senior management team have worked with staff to foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and empathy, in which all contributions are recognised as we work towards our common goals. Our people strategy and working practices focus on building strengths and sharing insights, with learning & development, wellbeing, and equality, diversity & inclusion at the centre of how we operate as an organisation. Investing in our staff and encouraging a healthy work/life balance is central to our success, as we move forward and continue to grow. Find out more about the British Academy , including our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement. Terms and conditions The British Academy is based at 10-11, Carlton House Terrace, St James Park, London, SW1 - a Grade 1 listed building. We offer a competitive benefits package including a 35-hour working week; 34 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays; a subsidised canteen and an excellent occupational pension. How to apply We use Applied for our recruitment. Applied aims to overcome unconscious bias in recruiting. Instead of using CVs, candidates are asked to answer questions that test skills needed for the role. The responses are then anonymised and reviewed in a random order by members of the hiring panel. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, in line with our commitment to create a diverse and inclusive working environment, promote equal opportunity, and address under-representation. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled job applicants and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria. Please contact the HR team at if you have any questions. To find out more about this opportunity and to apply, please visit our recruitment page via the apply button. Applications must be received no later than Midday on Friday, 6 March 2026.

The British Academy the UKs national body for the humanities and social sciences is seeking a Deputy Head to join our Research Funding Department, providing key support in the delivery of a range of research funding programmes, in particular the operational management of the British Academys relationship with the British International Research Institutes (BIRI) click apply for full job details

The British Academy - the UK's national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking an International Policy Adviser to join the Global Strategy, Policy and Engagement Team, providing key support in the delivery of the Academy's international engagements and policy advice. The role You will help take forward the Academy's international engagements and policy advice. Working with colleagues, Academy Fellows and the researchers we support, you will work on strands of the Academy's diverse and fast-moving international policy portfolio with a focus on climate and nature. You will be a source of expertise for the Academy's international engagement with responsibility to represent the Academy externally and demonstrate great writing and analytical skills. This is an opportunity to gain unique exposure to international policy engagement working at the interface of research, policy and practice with stakeholders globally. About the Academy The British Academy is the UK's national body for the humanities and social sciences, established by Royal Charter in 1902. We mobilise these disciplines to understand the world and shape a brighter future. Today's complex challenges can only be resolved by deepening our insight into people, culture, and societies. With a Fellowship of around 1700 leading national and international academics, the Academy invests in researchers and projects across the UK and overseas; engages the public with fresh thinking and debates; and brings together scholars, government, business, and civil society to influence policy. The Academy currently has five directorates: Communications & Marketing; Development; Policy; Research; and Resources, plus a small Governance & Fellowship Team. Working at the Academy Our senior management team have worked with staff to foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and empathy, in which all contributions are recognised as we work towards our common goals. Our people strategy and working practices focus on building strengths and sharing insights, with learning & development, wellbeing, and equality, diversity & inclusion at the centre of how we operate as an organisation. Investing in our staff and encouraging a healthy work/life balance is central to our success, as we move forward and continue to grow. Find out more about the British Academy, including our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement. Terms and conditions The British Academy is based at 10-11, Carlton House Terrace, St James Park, London, SW1 - a Grade 1 listed building. We offer a competitive benefits package including a 35-hour working week; 34 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays; a subsidised canteen and an excellent occupational pension. How to apply We use Applied for our recruitment. Applied aims to overcome unconscious bias in recruiting. Instead of using CVs, candidates are asked to answer questions that test skills needed for the role. The responses are then anonymised and reviewed in a random order by members of the hiring panel. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, in line with our commitment to create a diverse and inclusive working environment, promote equal opportunity, and address under-representation. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled job applicants and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria. To apply, and to see the full job description and our workplace values, please follow the link to apply now on the Applied recruitment platform. Applications must be received no later than Noon on 4 March 2026. Please contact the HR team at if you have any questions.