The British Academy – the UK’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences – is seeking a Deputy Head of Policy (HE & Skills) to take a lead role in developing strategy and managing the delivery of the Academy’s Higher Education and Skills policy activity, with specific responsibility for certain themes and activities, including human and financial resource management.
The post holder will support the Head of Policy (HE and Skills) in managing the operational delivery of the team’s programme and will take a lead role in advancing the department’s strategic planning. They will have a track record of success in a policy environment, ideally within higher education, first-rate interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels. Additionally, the post will manage three direct reports, therefore exceptional management skills and line-management experience is essential.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrable understanding of the landscape of UK higher education, not to mention being a creative and strategic thinker, with experience in setting up budget plans and managing expenditure effectively. They will have a strong understanding of the broader policy environment as it relates to HE and research, and can utilise this when engaging with stakeholders and experts who influence and shape policy.
HOW TO APPLY:
The recruitment pack including the job description and person specification is available on The British Academy website. Once you have had an opportunity to read through both documents carefully, please send a copy of your CV accompanied by a covering letter, outlining why you are particularly suited to this role and how you fulfil the criteria listed within the person specification.
Please also submit a completed equal opportunities form, which will be treated confidentially and separated from your application prior to the shortlisting process.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
The closing date for applications is Midday, Friday 3rd November 2017.
All applications received after the closing date will not be reviewed.
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Candidates who are shortlisted will be notified by the week commencing Monday, 6th November 2017. If you do not hear from us by this date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 13th November 2017.