Deputy Head of Communications (Policy, Development and Corporate)

Salary: £52,440 per annum

Location: 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, St James's Park, London SW1Y 5AH (hybrid)

Job type: Full-time, fixed-term (maternity cover)

Closing date: 12:00 noon, 30 October 2026 (may close early if there are many applications)

The British Academy, the UK's national body for the humanities and social sciences, is recruiting a Deputy Head of Communications (Policy, Development and Corporate) in its Communications and Marketing team. You'll lead a small team delivering communications for the Academy's policy, corporate and development audiences. Priority projects for 2027 include the 125th anniversary campaign and the launch of a new strategic plan.

Main responsibilities

• Line-manage a Strategic Communications and Production Manager and deputise for the Head of Communications and Marketing
• Develop integrated communications plans for major projects and campaigns, and oversee the communications schedule
• Oversee email newsletters for policy, development and corporate audiences, content production (written, audio, video) and major publications such as the annual report
• Manage external agencies and contractors, and report on content performance
• Develop and oversee the web and digital strategy, working with the web agency

What you'll need

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience running integrated communications campaigns and complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Experience with digital channels, CMSs, CRM systems, analytics tools (such as Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity) and content across web, email, podcasts, video and social media
• Strong copywriting and editing skills
• Experience managing and developing teams
• Knowledge of the university, research or academic sector, policy audiences or the digital landscape would be useful

Benefits

• 34 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Occupational pension

How to apply

Apply through the Applied platform with your CV and answers to the application questions. CVs are shortlisted first, then application answers are scored, followed by a panel interview which may include a task. Interviews are currently scheduled for 11-12 November 2026.