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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND EVENTS OFFICER (ATHENS-BASED; 0.7 FTE)

March 5, 2026

The British School at Athens (BSA) is the UK’s research hub in the humanities and social sciences in Greece and its wider Balkan, European, Mediterranean and Levantine contexts. It conducts, facilitates and promotes research of international excellence in all periods – from the Palaeolithic to the present – and across all humanities and social science disciplines, as well as offering targeted courses to develop the next generation of researchers and academics in those fields. Based in Athens (52 Souedias Street, GR 10676) the BSA is one of 8 British International Research Institutes (BIRIs) which receive funding through the British Academy. We are now in search of a part-time (0.7 FTE) Public Engagement and Events Officer to be based at our Athens premises and to work closely with staff based in Athens and London, as well as with our Development team. This job offers career development opportunities in public engagement and events programming, and for work with an experienced and dynamic team.

Job Responsibilities

  • Developing Public Engagement initiatives, both in-person and online, to attract new and diverse audiences. Administering a programme of networking, social and educational events designed to engage Supporters, potential donors, alumni and Friends of the BSA, and interested parties; coordinating an events programme, brochure, and managing in-person and online events; This includes:
    • events programming, budgeting and promo
    • guest list management
    • event delivery
      – catering, delivery (e.g. dual), recording and photography
    • event follow-up
  • Public Engagement:
    • Organising tours at the BSA
    • Organising an annual cycle of Supporter events (lectures, dinners, receptions, museum and gallery tours) in Athens and in London;
    • Coordinating with external parties on events (including filming)
  • Art and Poetry Liaison:
    • Liaising with University of the Arts London about upcoming and in-progress artists in residence and with Marks Foundation for Poets in Residence each year.
    • Helping coordinate with Artist in Residence and Poets in Residence, including recommendations for museum and gallery visits, art shops, suppliers and networking. Creating schedule of visits for one- week Poets in Residence with Marks Foundation.
  • Communications
    • Facilitating the communication of BSA research activity to the general public, through e.g. social media posts on research activity (reworded for general public) and newsletter
    • Managing the BSA’s mailing list and producing regular event and Development communications (e-Bulletin and Stratigraphical museum update);
    • Coordinating the production of the Annual BSA Newsletter in collaboration with the Director
    • Coordinating the BSA’s contribution to the British Academy regular updates
  •  Being responsible for developing and delivering the BSA’s social media presence.

Reports to:
Director (Athens-based)

Starting date: 15th June or as soon as possible thereafter.

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You will be proactive and highly organised, providing support in organising, implementing and operating the BSA’s public engagement programme, liaising with BSA staff in Athens and London across the full range of public engagement activities, including handling calls and correspondence, designing and producing relevant publications, managing events, coordinating data gathering, maintaining records appropriately, and handling social media.

You will be capable of working both independently and as a member of a team, with the confidence to engage with people of all ages and backgrounds. You will have at least a BA or BSc and a broad interest in the work of the BSA as covered by its mission statement, combined with experience in Public Engagement and Event organization. An aptitude for working with different software solutions (e.g. donor management) and willingness to learn new tech skills is desirable.

Essential

  • Graduate or postgraduate qualification in a field related to the BSA’s mission statement;
  • Native or near-native competence in both Greek and English;
  • A demonstrable track record in successfully planning, implementing and evaluating Public Engagement activities;
  • Excellent project management skills;
  • Demonstrable experience of high-quality communication to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
  • Experience in the use of social media;
  • Both oral and written communication skills appropriate to a variety of contexts;
  • Ability to plan and prioritise work to agreed deadlines;
  • Demonstrable personal commitment to developing interpersonal skills, with an understanding of impact on individuals, respecting and valuing diversity.

Desirable

  • An aptitude for working with different software solutions and willingness to learn new tech skills;
  • Familiarity with the BSA;

The annual gross salary will be €28,000 (0.7 FTE) pro rata plus group health insurance. You will be based at our premises in Athens (52 Souedias Street, 10676). The role may involve occasional travel to the UK (for which all reasonable expenses will be paid). Attendance at BSA events is expected and working hours will reflect this.
The BSA will need to validate the successful applicant’s right to work in Greece.

Application Process:
Applicants should supply the following:-
1.  A covering letter (of no more than two pages), giving the applicant’s contact details, outlining the reasons for applying, addressing clearly how the applicant meets each of the selection criteria outlined above;
2. A curriculum vitae, giving details of past employment, academic and other qualifications and any relevant experience;
3. The names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of two referees, whom the candidate has contacted in advance and who have agreed to supply letters of reference. They will receive on submission of the application an email asking them to send their reference letters via a link by the closing date.

The closing date for applications (and references) is 24th March 2026. Interviews will be held as soon as practicable thereafter in April.

Applications should be submitted via this link by 24th March 2026.

Applicants will be assessed in the first instance on their written applications. Selected candidates will then be called for an interview. The successful candidate will be notified as soon as possible thereafter and will be expected to take up the post from 15th June 2026. A later start-date may be possible, subject to negotiation.

For further details on the British School at Athens, please see the School’s website https://www.bsa.ac.uk/

Informal enquiries about the post may be addressed to the School Director, Prof. Rebecca Sweetman (director@bsa.ac.uk).

The BSA actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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