ECRN Regional Manager

The British Academy; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK institution is seeking a Regional Manager to oversee operations in the Early Career Researcher Network. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and experience in financial oversight. This role involves line managing Regional Coordinators and requires excellent communication and collaborative abilities. The position is based in London, offering a competitive benefits package including a good work-life balance and generous leave.

Benefits

34 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Subsidised canteen

Excellent occupational pension

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills.
• Experience in financial and budget oversight.
• Background in line management within an office or organisational setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and logistics of the Network.
• Line manage three Regional Coordinators.
• Support in processing invoices and monitoring budgets.
• Prepare reports and updates for various audiences.
• Identify growth opportunities for the Network.

Skills

Project management skills

Financial and budget oversight

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Job description

The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking a Regional Manager to join our friendly and collaborative team in the Research Directorate, providing key support in the delivery of the Early Career Researcher Network.

The role

The ECRN Regional Manager will work closely with the Head of ECRN to oversee the day-to-day operations and logistics of the Network. This includes line management of three Regional Coordinators, as well as supporting budget oversight and financial management across all regional activities.

You will contribute to the development and implementation of efficient working systems, policies, and processes, and collaborate with the Head of ECRN to identify and resolve operational challenges as they arise.

A core responsibility of the role is to lead on the delivery and coordination of ECRN activities. This includes line managing three Regional Coordinators; overseeing and supporting regional clusters; processing invoices and monitoring budgets; preparing reports and updates for internal and external audiences; identifying growth opportunities for the Network; liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate for this role, will bring strong project management skills, financial and budget oversight experience, and a background in line management within an office or organisational setting. Strategic thinking, proactivity, and resilience are essential, alongside the ability to prioritise effectively and solve problems in dynamic environments.

You will be an excellent communicator, capable of building collaborative relationships with colleagues across the British Academy and beyond, including external facilitators, partners, and stakeholders. Your keen attention to detail, inclusive mindset, and commitment to team-oriented working will be central to maintaining the quality, coherence, and impact of programme delivery. You’ll bring clarity, empathy, and professionalism to every interaction, helping shape a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Please note that the position will involve travel between ECRN regional clusters to support in-person delivery of training and workshops, alongside regular online engagement.

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 1700 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.

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; 34 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays; a subsidised canteen and an excellent occupational pension.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: Noon on 12 August 2025.

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.

Interviews for this role are currently scheduled for 28 August 2025, but this may be subject to change.