£40,926 (full-time, permanent)
The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking a Senior International Policy Adviser to join the Global Strategy, Policy & Engagement team providing key support in the delivery of the Academy’s diverse and fast-moving international policy portfolio.
The role
The Senior International Policy Adviser will take a leading role in delivering the Academy’s diverse and fast-moving international policy portfolio. This lies at the interface of research, policy and practice with stakeholders globally, acting as a source of expertise for the Academy’s international engagement and representing the Academy externally.
Key elements of the role include developing evidence-based advice to inform policy and practice, building relationships with key stakeholders to support the Academy’s International policy activities, and playing a key role in the development and delivery of the Academy’s International Policy Programmes.
We are looking for someone with a strong policy background and a knowledge and understanding of international policy debates, processes and policymaking. They should be confident, enthusiastic, proactive and open-minded in their attitude to work and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team.
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 12:00 noon on 6 January 2026.
Please contact the HR team at hrteam@thebritishacademy.ac.uk if you have any questions.