Events Producer (x2 posts)

The British Academy; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Academy is seeking two full-time Events Producers to join their Communications Department. The ideal candidates will manage various public, academic, and engagement events, collaborating with team members to create dynamic experiences that drive audience connection and share vital research insights.

Benefits

34 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Subsidised canteen

Excellent occupational pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event planning and execution.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of public and academic events.
• Work closely with Events Team and Communications Department.
• Engage diverse audiences through dynamic live event experiences.

Skills

Event Planning

Communication

Collaboration

Creativity

Education

Degree in Event Management, Communications, or related field

Job description

Contracts available: Permanent (Academic Events) & 12-month Fixed Term (Public Engagement)

Location: Hybrid · London, UK (location worked flexibly under our hybrid-working policy. St James Park, London, SW1)

The British Academy - the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking two full-time Events Producers to join our Communications Department, providing key support in the planning and delivery of the year-round public, academic and public engagement events programmes.

The role

The Events Producer provides a key role in supporting the planning and delivery of the British Academy’s year-round events programmes which take place in London, across the UK and online. This includes public events (themed seasons, lates, performances, book prize events and festival sponsorships), academic events (lectures, conferences, academic prizes & medals), and public engagement (Summer Showcase, SHAPE Involve and Engage).

The role holder will work closely with other members of the Events Team and the wider Communications Department. You will work directly with the Head of Events and three Events Managers to deliver events at our historic home in London, at partner venues across the UK, and online.

You will be someone who thrives on delivering engaging live events aimed at a variety of audiences – from first-time visitors to our Summer Showcase, to a student attending a Late; an early career researcher watching a lecture, to a leading academic attending a key-note speech at a conference.

You will be someone who is passionate about creating dynamic events which share the latest research and is keen to develop new ways to connect with our target audiences.

You will be joining the Academy at an exciting time in our history as we have recently opened three new event spaces in our building, offering a new programme of activity to our audiences.

We are recruiting two full-time roles. One is a permanent contract, the other is a 12-month fixed-term contract. One role will work primarily on academic events programmes whilst the other will work primarily on public engagement programmes.

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.

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.

Closing date: Midday on Monday 14 July 2025.

This role may close early due to high application volume; interested candidates will be given 24 hours’ notice.

Interviews: Scheduled for29-30 July 2025(may be subject to change).