Research Funding Assistant (Grants)

The British Academy; London; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the humanities and social sciences is seeking a proactive Research Funding Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing essential administrative support for funding schemes and collaborating with the Events team to deliver impactful conferences. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in Microsoft Excel, effective time management, and a collaborative spirit. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a prestigious organization dedicated to advancing research and understanding in society. Join a forward-thinking team that values diversity and inclusion while fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

34 days annual leave

Subsidised canteen

Occupational pension

35-hour working week

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support for funding schemes.
• Ability to work across multiple teams and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for funding applications and outcomes.
• Coordinate with Events team for annual conferences.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Time Management

Collaboration

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

The closing date for applications is 12:00 pm, Wednesday 14 May 2025.

£28,000 pa (FTC until May 2026 with the possibility of extension/being made permanent)

The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking a Research Funding Assistant to join our Research Funding team, providing key support in the delivery of the Small Research Grants, and working in collaboration with the Events team to deliver their annual Conferences scheme.

The role

The Research Funding Assistant will provide administrative support to the portfolio of funding schemes with specific responsibility for the BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grants. This is a joint role, supporting the Events team with their annual schemes, particularly the British Academy Conferences Scheme.

Some of the main duties of the assistant include, but are not limited to advising applicants, award-holders, and assessors; coordinating Flexi-Grant; monitoring and reporting of award outcomes; producing statistics and summary reports; and the maintenance of effective information databases.

We are seeking a proactive and collaborative individual to join our dynamic Research Funding team. You will be experienced in working across multiple teams, meeting tight deadlines, and taking the initiative to support day-to-day tasks effectively. You should have experience with Microsoft packages especially Excel and able to learn new software and CRM packages. This role offers the opportunity to support various teams and contribute to our collective success. We are looking for a good listener and team player, who can use effective time-management skills to prioritise tasks.

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

How to apply

We use Applied for our recruitment. Applied aims to overcome unconscious bias in recruiting. Instead of using CVs, candidates are asked to answer questions that test skills needed for the role. The responses are then anonymised and reviewed in a random order by members of the hiring panel.

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.

Applications must be received no later than 12:00 pm on 14 May 2025.

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