The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking two Public Affairs Officers to join our Media and Public Affairs team in the Communications and Engagement Directorate, providing key support in the delivery of our public affairs function.

The role
The post-holder(s) will play a central role in the work of the Public Affairs team, at an exciting time for the British Academy as we seek to extend our reach and influence with parliamentarians, Government, policymakers and other key stakeholders.

You will own and deliver influencing activities, independently and in collaboration with colleagues, that will build the Academy’s profile and increase awareness of the value of the Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts (SHAPE). You will work with Public Affairs colleagues to monitor external developments, horizon-scan and pursue opportunities for the Academy to engage stakeholders proactively.

An experienced public affairs professional, you will have a good level of UK political knowledge, including the Devolved Nations and local and regional structures. You will understand the range of tactics used to influence Parliament and Government and apply this knowledge to develop and deliver public affairs strategies that engage parliamentarians and key stakeholders.
You will communicate and work effectively with colleagues across the Academy and external stakeholders, including parliamentarians and their staff. You will help build and strengthen stakeholder relationships and deliver an effective public affairs function.

You will be highly organised and able to manage a varied workload. Using your editorial and political judgement, you will produce high-quality outputs—from communications materials to events—that showcase the Academy’s evidence base and policy insights, helping to turn engagement into influence.

To find out more about working at the British Academy, our terms and conditions, the application process, and the full details of the roles, please visit our website.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. In such circumstances, we will provide 24 hours' notice of the revised closing date to those who have registered their interest.