ECR Network Regional Coordinator

The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences – is seeking an ECR Network Regional Coordinator to join the Early Career Researcher (ECR) Network team within the Research Directorate. This is an exciting moment to help deliver the activities of the ECR Network, which has recently expanded nationwide, with membership currently at over 8,000.

The role

The ECR Network Regional Coordinator will be the main point of contact for three of the British Academy ECR Network’s nine regional clusters. The role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the Network as it continues to grow and evolve, including supporting two major cluster launch celebration events in 2026.

You will oversee the day-to-day operational management and delivery of your regional areas. This will include managing relationships with regional delivery partners; organising and coordinating regional and network-wide events; managing network-wide funding opportunities; and supporting the ECR Network’s Leadership and Advancement programme.

You will also play a key role in ensuring the Network remains responsive to the evolving needs of ECRs, delivering an engaging programme of activities that foster personal and professional growth. Working closely with ECRs, regional partners, Fellows and colleagues, you will maintain and improve operational practices and policies.

We are looking for someone who is an effective communicator, a collaborative team player, and confident in taking the initiative. A keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to planning, prioritisation, and problem-solving will be essential. The role will require occasional travel between allocated clusters, for example to attend events and meet with delivery partners. Besides this requirement, please note that hybrid working is available.

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.

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 noon on 13 November 2025.

Please contact the HR team at hrteam@thebritishacademy.ac.uk if you have any questions.

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