As a valued member of the British Council, you play an integral role in advancing our mission to foster peace and prosperity by fostering meaningful connections, mutual understanding, and trust between the UK and communities across the globe. With a legacy spanning more than nine decades, we have been instrumental in shaping brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and innovation. You are part of an organisation with a presence in over 200 countries and territories, operating on the ground in more than 100—where we connect, inspire, and drive positive change. Role Purpose This position provides essential support to the Arts & Culture programme team, ensuring the effective implementation of programmes and contracts in alignment with British Council policies and procedures. Responsibilities include financial administration, reporting, data collection, evaluation, operational project delivery, and managing relationships with delivery partners. Role Accountabilities You will be responsible for comprehensive project and programme management support, encompassing data management, reporting, compliance, grants administration, procurement, event coordination, and training delivery. This role ensures meticulous data collection and analysis, maintains accurate records in accordance with organisational standards, supports due diligence processes, and actively contributes to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Building and sustaining productive relationships with clients, partners, stakeholders, vendors, and suppliers is a key focus, ensuring services are delivered to agreed standards and performance benchmarks. Additionally, you will coordinate with stakeholders to facilitate successful programme delivery while upholding accountability and adherence to organisational policies. From a financial management perspective, you will oversee project budgets, track expenditures, support financial forecasting, maintain precise financial records, and ensure prompt vendor payments in compliance with SAP Finance and British Council guidelines. Ensuring conformity with internal financial controls and external funder requirements is a critical responsibility. This role demands independence, the ability to prioritise competing tasks, and a commitment to meeting project deadlines. You will also champion an inclusive, anti-racist, and equitable work environment by supporting colleagues’ well-being, valuing diversity, and advancing the organisation’s equality, diversity, and inclusion goals. Essentials
- A bachelor’s degree is mandatory.
Expérience
- Demonstrated experience in an arts-related field is required.
- Desirable attributes include prior involvement in supporting programmes or contracts, administrative and financial experience, and familiarity with monitoring and evaluation principles essential to effective project management.
Formation / Diplômes
- Experience collaborating with external partners and stakeholders is highly beneficial. Important Information
- British Council Pay Band: 4
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