At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging content and lead marketing campaigns across social channels and events.
- Company: The British Academy, the UK's leading body for humanities and social sciences.
- Benefits: 34 days annual leave, subsidised canteen, excellent pension, and a hybrid work model.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to shaping a brighter future through research.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by spotlighting the importance of humanities and social sciences.
- Qualifications: Previous marketing experience and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The British Academy, the UK's national body for the humanities and social sciences, is seeking a Digital Marketing Officer (Content) to join our Communications and Marketing team, which is responsible for delivering campaigns that celebrate our disciplines and bring to life the ideas that shape our understanding of the world.
The Digital Marketing Officer (Content) will play a key role in our creative team, supporting the production of compelling content and delivering targeted marketing campaigns across priority audiences, social channels, and events, helping engage the public with the bold thinking and new perspectives emerging from humanities and social science research.
We're looking for someone who feels confident leading on the end-to-end production of video and audio content from briefing to shooting and editing for our public channels; creating content for digital ads, including writing copy and collating appropriate imagery; developing collaborative content with thought leaders and influencers within our disciplines; and analysing data in order to make audience-focused, insight-led campaign decisions.
With previous marketing experience, you will be a creative, proactive professional who is interested in keeping up with current social media trends and is passionate about helping spotlight the real-world impact of humanities and social science subjects. You will have strong communication and technical skills; an organised, collaborative approach to projects; and the ability to develop engaging, thought-provoking, accessible content for an academic-leaning public audience.
The British Academy is 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 1,700 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, Development, Policy, Research, and Resources, plus a small Governance.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, reflecting our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace, equal opportunity, and addressing under-representation. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants and offer an interview to candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria.
To apply, please follow the apply link to visit our recruitment platform. Closing date: Midday on 30 July 2026. Interviews: 12/13 August 2026 (may be subject to change). We reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive a high volume of applications. In these circumstances, we will give those who have expressed an interest 24 hours notice of the change to the closing date.
Digital Marketing Officer - Content (Hybrid - London) employer: The British Academy
The British Academy is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that values the contributions of each team member within its dedicated publishing department. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth and development in the humanities and social sciences, all while working in a prestigious institution located in the heart of the UK. With a commitment to fostering a supportive environment, the Academy ensures that every Publishing Assistant can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the academic community.
