2. Build relationships with key stakeholders to support the Academy’s International strategy, engagement and policy programmes

• Develop and sustain positive internal and external stakeholder relationships that deliver on the Academy’s international engagement and policy goals.
• Work particularly closely with colleagues in the Academy’s Higher Education and Research Policy team identifying synergies where appropriate.
• Identify, cultivate and maintain impactful relationships and networks with researchers, policymakers and practitioners to enhance the influence of the Academy’s international engagement and international policy programmes and activities, sharing relevant intelligence within the Team.
• Work with the relevant Deputy Heads and Head of Global Strategy, Policy & Engagement to identify and pursue opportunities for engagement with external organisations and stakeholders in pursuit of the Academy’s international strategic objectives, including scoping and organising roundtables, workshops and similar activities.
• Represent the Academy’s views and positions professionally and authoritatively, providing effective challenge to stakeholders and counterparts as appropriate.

3. Working collaboratively and collegially within the Global Strategy, Policy & Engagement Team

• Support all colleagues in the team, developing relationships with everyone and working collegially and respectfully across the Team, Directorate and the wider Academy, towards shared goals, and managing and facilitating the development of staff across the team and those new to the Academy, and taking a leading role in fostering a positive team spirit and culture.
• Motivate and collaborate with colleagues to deliver outputs and outcomes that have international policy impact and strengthen the Academy’s international engagement.
• Undertake tasks and responsibilities across the Academy’s international strategy and engagement and international policy programme portfolio as they arise and in a matrix fashion.
• Manage, monitor and forecast expenditure and budgets for projects and other strands of work, including making payments and liaising with colleagues to ensure effective financial reporting.
• Uphold the British Academy’s values of collaboration, creativity, empathy, excellence, integrity, resilience and respect.

Key Stakeholders

Internal: Global Strategy, Policy & Engagement team, International Funding team, Public Policy team, Higher Education and Research Policy team, Public Affairs & News teams, and Fellows of the Academy

External: International partners and stakeholders; UK National Academies and wider domestic stakeholders; Academy award holders; UK-based and international researchers and funders; UK Government; Civil society organisations; Multilateral organisations

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification, ideally in a humanities or social sciences discipline

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Works and communicates effectively
• Confident, enthusiastic, pro-active, open-minded attitude to work
• Work within and contributing to a team
• Professional and confident approach when dealing with a variety of people
• Diplomatic and tactful, cognisant of different cultural contexts
• Maintains, demonstrates, and expects high levels of honesty and integrity
• Responsive, flexible, and willing to work across a range of tasks within changing priorities
• Positive attitude to challenges and co-operation with colleagues
• Personal commitment to the values, vision and objectives of the organisation

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Demonstrates and develops appropriate knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of UK and international higher education and research environment
• Knowledge and understanding of international policy debates, processes and policymaking
• High level of literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Work in a policy environment and producing policy-focused outputs – knowledge and skills
• Prepare and manage budgets for specific activities and/or programmes – knowledge and skills
• Effectively engage with policymakers in the UK and/or internationally -knowledge and skills

PROACTIVITY AND PLANNING

• Manages time and resources effectively in order to achieve own and organisational objectives
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure, accurately and with attention to detail, often balancing competing priorities

PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING

• Ensures good decisions are made through a rational and methodical approach
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to take on a varied set of responsibilities and flexible to work on all parts of the project/programme delivery

LEADERSHIP

• Gives a clear sense of direction while inspiring others with vision and actions
• Able to work on own initiative, plus lead and direct colleagues as appropriate in an office or remote working setting (desirable)
• Is happy to support other team members during busy periods, whilst not compromising your own workload
• Treats other staff members and stakeholders with respect and honesty.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Commitment to high quality service and efficiency in all aspects of the organisation’s operations
• Demonstrates commitment to the equality, diversity and inclusivity
• Willing to on occasion travel on British Academy business, both within UK and overseas
• Able to be flexible about working location and hours, on occasion

MUST BE COMMITTED TO THE BRITISH ACADEMY'S WORKPLACE VALUES OF:

COLLABORATION, CREATIVITY, EMPATHY, EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY, RESILIENCE AND RESPECT

Role closes to applications on 23 July 2026