International Programmes Manager (Researchers at Risk)

The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences – is seeking an International Programmes Manager to join our International department, providing key support in the delivery of the Academy’s Researchers at Risk programme.

The role

The International Programmes Manager (Researchers at Risk) will report to the Deputy Head of International (Special Projects) and take forward the management of the Academy’s Researchers at Risk programme’s delivery and development. The role will also include engaging with the established cohort of researchers, supporting their time in the UK.

You will line manage a small team to deliver the programme and have excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills. You will also be an effective communicator with both external and internal stakeholders.

The British Academy’s International team promotes and supports international collaboration and mobility, develops and maintains links with sister academies, international organisations and other partners overseas, and leverages the expertise of Fellows and award-holders to further the Academy’s reach, impact and influence internationally.

The Academy’s International Programmes are multi-year endeavours which entail a wide array of activities: from providing research funding to talented individuals in the UK and overseas to informing international policy and public debates to using the Academy’s convening power to showcase the value of international and interdisciplinary collaborations for addressing today’s global challenges and ensuring that the UK maintains its place as a world leader in the social sciences and humanities.

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 1,400 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. We have increased staffing in the last 12 months and expect to continue to grow this year.

Working at the Academy

Our senior management team has 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 and development, wellbeing, and equality, diversity and 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.

Terms and conditions

The British Academy is based at 10–11, Carlton House Terrace, London SW1, a Grade 1 listed building. We offer a competitive benefits package, including a 35-hour working week, with hours and location worked flexibly under our hybrid-working policy; 34 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays; a subsidised canteen and an excellent occupational pension.

How to apply

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, in line with our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, promoting equal opportunity, and addressing 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 access the Applied recruitment platform. Please contact the HR team at hrteam@thebritishacademy.ac.uk if you have any questions. 

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 29 January 2024.