The British School at Rome (BSR), the largest of the British International Research Institutes, is seeking to appoint three Assistant Directors: Archaeology and Archaeological Science; Art, Architecture and the Creative Industries; Humanities and Social Sciences. Assistant Directors will play vital roles in the delivery of the BSR’s Research Strategy and Strategic Plan. Applicants must hold a doctorate, and must have an excellent knowledge and understanding of the UK’s Higher Education and research environment and/or galleries, libraries, archives and museums sector.

Key responsibilities for the post of Assistant Director include:

• contributing to the delivery of the BSR’s Research Strategy
• identifying and developing project and grant opportunities, in particular in collaboration with UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
• undertaking research projects and disseminating the outcomes
• showcasing the best of UK and Commonwealth talent through a dynamic program of public events, lectures, conferences, exhibitions, workshops, installations and performances
• promoting the BSR as a vital collaborator with UK HEIs and the UK galleries, libraries, archives and museums sector
• supporting the community of award-holders and other residents at the BSR