E+ Training & Cooperation Activities Manager in Cardiff

As a valued employee of the British Council, you help us deliver our mission to support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For over 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.

The Department for Education has announced that the British Council is set to take on the role of National Agency for Erasmus+. In December the UK and EU arrived at a political agreement that the UK would rejoin the Erasmus+ scheme in 2027. That agreement has now been legally formalised under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The British Council has a longstanding commitment to supporting international exchange.

The Training & Cooperation Activities Manager is responsible for the design, coordination, and delivery of Training and Cooperation Activities (TCA) under Erasmus+ and supporting any network activities as appropriate. Reporting to the Senior Training & Cooperation Activities Manager, the role ensures that activities are effectively planned and implemented to improve programme quality, strengthen participation, and support collaboration between organisations and stakeholders.

The role translates strategic priorities into high-quality, deliverable activity plans, ensuring that training, thematic events, networking activities, and evaluation exercises are aligned with programme objectives and European Commission priorities. It ensures that activities are well-designed, participant-focused, and deliver clear value in terms of learning, capacity-building, and partnership development.

The postholder leads the end-to-end management of assigned TCA and network activities, including planning, delivery, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation. The role ensures that activities are delivered efficiently and in line with programme rules, contributing to improved accessibility, participation, and overall effectiveness of programme delivery.

Working closely with the Senior Manager, peers, and internal teams, the role supports continuous improvement by using feedback, data, and evaluation insights to refine activity design and delivery, while ensuring compliance with funding, governance, and data protection requirements.

Activity Design & Delivery

• Design and deliver TCA and networking activities aligned to strategic priorities and programme objectives.
• Develop detailed plans for activities including scope, format, participants, and outcomes.
• Ensure activities are inclusive, accessible, and deliver strong participant experience.
• Manage delivery of activities from planning through to completion.

Portfolio Contribution

• Contribute to the development and delivery of the wider TCA and network portfolio.
• Ensure activities complement broader programme delivery and priorities.
• Contribute to prioritisation and balancing of national and transnational activities in line with programme objectives and available resources.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including delivery partners and beneficiaries, external organisations and networks, and European and National Agency counterparts.
• Support collaboration and networking opportunities through activities.

Quality & Evaluation

• Ensure high standards of quality across all activities.
• Design and implement evaluation approaches to assess impact and outcomes.
• Analyse feedback and data to inform future activity design and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to learning, dissemination, and sharing of good practice.

Operational Delivery & Compliance

• Ensure activities are delivered in line with Erasmus+ requirements.
• Manage budgets, logistics, and timelines for assigned activities.
• Ensure documentation and reporting requirements are met.
• Maintain appropriate audit trails and evidence in line with European Commission requirements.
• Support compliance with data protection and governance requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve activity design, delivery, and processes.
• Contribute to implementing improvements across the TCA and networking function.
• Support innovation in delivery approaches and formats.

Integration & Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with internal teams (Quality Assurance, Programme Support, Policy, Digital, Finance).
• Ensure activities are aligned with wider programme delivery and support functions.
• Contribute to maximising synergies between TCA and network activities.

Team Leadership

• Line manage and support a Programme Support Officer.
• Allocate work, provide guidance, and ensure high-quality outputs.
• Support development of capability in operational delivery and support.

Requirements of the roleRole Specific Skills:

• Strong ability to design and deliver training, networking, or stakeholder activities.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to engage and manage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into practical delivery.
• Strong evaluation and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and focus on quality and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Role Specific Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum/essential experience delivering training, events, or stakeholder engagement activities.
• Experience managing projects or programmes in a structured environment.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders or partners.
• Experience using feedback and data to improve delivery.
• Experience managing operational delivery, timelines, and budgets.
• Experience line managing or supporting staff.

Desirable:

• Experience in Erasmus+ or European Solidarity Corps programmes.
• Knowledge of European education, youth, or skills policy.
• Experience delivering transnational or international activities.
• Experience in evaluation or impact assessment.
• Knowledge of one or more Erasmus+ sectors (schools, VET, higher education, adult education, youth or sport).

Language Requirements:

The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal fluency in English is required.

Education:

Degree or equivalent work experience. Professional Qualification and Certification Programme/project management qualification desirable.

Please note that candidates must have the pre-existing, legal right to work in the listed locations at the time of application. This is a hybrid role - primarily working from the office (3 days a week) with home working flexibility. Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided.

The British Council supports working in new ways such as hybrid working, subject to full approval by line management and conditional upon our ability to provide the appropriate level of service. This may not be appropriate for all roles but can be explored at interview.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.