Fellowship Engagement Assistant

The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking a Fellowship Engagement Assistant to join our team in the Fellowship & Development Directorate, providing key support in the delivery of Fellowship engagement and the election cycle.

The role

Join the Fellowship team at the British Academy in a varied role supporting Fellowship engagement and events, communication, and helping run the busy and friendly Fellowship office.

As the Fellowship Engagement Assistant, you will work directly with Fellows and colleagues across the Academy, helping deliver a responsive and well-organised programme. You will have an interest in the humanities or social sciences and be able to juggle a variety of practical and administrative tasks, communicate clearly, manage deadlines and work collaboratively, using initiative and knowing when to seek guidance.

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 & Engagement; Fellowship & Development; Policy; Research; and Resources, plus a small CEO's Office 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.

Terms and conditions

The British Academy is based at 10-11, Carlton House Terrace, London SW1, a Grade 1 listed building. We offer a competitive benefits package including a 35-hour working week, with hours and location worked flexibly under our hybrid-working policy; 34 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays; a subsidised canteen and an excellent occupational pension.

To find out more and to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment page via the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: Noon on 23 November 2026.

Interviews: 10/11 December 2026 (may be subject to change).

We may close this role sooner if we receive a high volume of applications.  In these circumstances, we will give those who have shown interest 24 hours’ notice of the change of deadline.

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.