Position description
The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking a Senior International Policy Adviser to join our Global Strategy, Policy & Engagement Team in the Policy Directorate, providing key support in taking forward the Academy’s international engagement and policy advice.
The role
This is a new role in the Academy’s Global Strategy, Policy & Engagement Team. This role has a substantive focus on the Academy’s international policy programmes on humanity, climate and nature, and global (dis)order.
Working with colleagues, Academy Fellows and wider stakeholders in research, policy and practice you will lead on projects and strands of programmes within the Academy’s diverse and fast-moving international policy and engagement portfolio. You will be a primary lead and source of expertise for the Academy’s international engagement and policy, informing and influencing policymaking through expert analysis, and strengthening the Academy’s international engagement and role.
The role would be well suited to candidates who have experience in international engagement and international policy who are able to hit the ground running and are comfortable engaging with and convening policymakers, researchers and practitioners. The role has significant external-facing responsibility, requiring the building of impactful relationships and being able to effectively challenge stakeholders and counterparts.
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 1,700 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.
Application instructions
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