£33,545 (full-time/12-month FTC)
The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking a Process and Peer Review Co-ordinator to join our Research Funding team for 12 months, to build on the work previously completed across the International Team and wider Research Directorate. The role will have key responsibility for the planning and delivery of updated processes for application and assessment of research awards, including overseeing the allocation and management of peer reviewers.
The role
The Co-ordinator will lead on the identification and maintenance of data on peer reviewers and their expertise, working collaboratively with colleagues across the Research Directorate and in co-ordination with the Fellowship and Engagement team, the EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) Manager and the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Team, to establish central resources that will enable best practice to be embedded across the range of programmes. As the Academy progresses its work on the development of the new Contacts Management System (CRM), the new Finance System and looks to build on the outcomes of the Processfix Workshops held in Jan-March 2024, the Co-ordinator will take the lead in establishing clear parameters for ensuring successful delivery in the longer term.
In this role the Co-ordinator will need to be an effective communicator, especially around change management, establishing good working relationships with colleagues across the Academy and with external stakeholders including our Fellows. The role will also provide senior staff with documentation, process maps and planners for the efficient development of new ways of working.
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 1,400 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. We have increased staffing in the last 12 months and expect to continue to grow this year.
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, with hours and location worked flexibly under our hybrid-working policy; 34 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays; a subsidised restaurant and an excellent occupational pension.
How to apply
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 access the Applied platform.
Applications must be received no later than 12:00 noon on 26 September 2024.
Please contact the HR team at [email protected] if you have any questions.
