Senior International Policy and Data Analyst

£43,225 (Permanent/ Full-time)

The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking a Senior International Policy & Data Analyst to join our Policy Directorate, playing a key specialist role in developing the quantitative evidence gathering and analysis underpinning the work of the Academy’s Global Strategy, Policy and Engagement Team

The role

This is an exciting new role in the British Academy’s Global Strategy, Policy & Engagement Team. You will have a leading role in taking forward the Academy’s international policy and data work. You will be the team expert on quantitative evidence gathering - including primary and secondary analysis - and use of this evidence through modelling and dissemination. You will identify evidence and data, including gaps and trends, that provide insight into and further the Academy’s goal of shaping and influencing international policy, particularly as this pertains to demonstrating the health and benefits of the SHAPE disciplines, knowledge systems strengthening and equitable partnerships.

Working with colleagues, Academy Fellows and wider stakeholders in research, policy and practice you will lead on projects and strands of programmes within the Academy’s diverse and fast-moving international policy and engagement portfolio. You will be expected to take a proactive and collaborative approach in growing a quantitative evidence base. The post requires proficiency in numerical data gathering, analysis, and visualisation to support the Academy in promoting and making the case for its disciplines internationally.

The role will work particularly closely with colleagues in the Academy’s Higher Education & Research Policy team and those supporting the Academy’s SHAPE Observatory. The role will work in a matrix fashion with colleagues in the Global Strategy, Policy and Engagement Team across the Academy’s international strategy and engagement and international policy programmes. Currently these are focused on EU research and innovation and international mobility policy; global research and innovation policy; global (dis)order; and humanity, climate and nature. The role will work across all these areas albeit it is expected that the main focus will be within EU research and innovation and international mobility policy and global research and innovation policy.

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 & 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.

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.

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 recruitment platform

Applications must be received no later than 12noon on 24 July 2026

Please contact the HR team at [email protected] if you have any questions.