The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking an International Programmes Officer to join our International Funding department, providing key support in the delivery of activities within the portfolio of funding schemes.
The role
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. This can range 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. These activities are designed to address today’s global challenges and ensure that the UK maintains its place as a world-leader in the social sciences and humanities.
You will work in a team of 19 to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the Academy’s programmes with a focus on a few specific programmes, which will be determined after appointment. Working closely with an International Programmes Manager and the wide...