Job Description

\xc2\xa333,545 + excellent benefits
London SW1Y 5AH/Hybrid working

The British Academy - the UK\'s national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking a Marketing Officer to join our Digital, Brand and Marketing department, to work with the Marketing and Brand Manager to execute an exciting new marketing strategy for the Academy\'s outputs.

The role

As Marketing Officer, you will work closely with the Marketing and Brand Manager to develop and execute a refreshed marketing strategy for the Academy\'s outputs, which will utilise a range of marketing channels including paid social media, email marketing and cross-promotional activities with other organisations. You will have the opportunity to work on major marketing campaigns for the British Academy Book Prize, the annual Summer Showcase and our new event programme, due to launch in Autumn 2024.

The Digital, Brand and Marketing team is also updating the Academy\'s digital outputs, including developing new digital assets and messaging for key digital channels. As well as working on the marketing strategy, you will act as a brand guardian for the Academy, advising colleagues on best practice for design and brand, and upholding the refreshed editorial and digital standards across the Academy\'s digital channels.

This role sits within the Communications Directorate, comprising Press and PR, Events, Publishing, and Digital, Brand and Marketing. The Digital, Brand and Marketing team is responsible for delivering a range of content across the Academy\'s digital channels, to ensure an excellent user experience and provide opportunities to showcase the Academy\'s work in engaging and accessible ways. You will have opportunities to work with colleagues across the Directorate, as well as across the wider Academy, and must be an effective communicator with experience of working with a range of stakeholders.

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 has 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 and development, wellbeing, and equality, diversity and 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 creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, promoting equal opportunity, and addressing under-representation. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled job applicants and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria.

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Applications must be received no later than 12:00 noon on 27 November 2023.

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