E+ Eurodesk Manager

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity. Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. We connect. We inspire.

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. It was a lead partner in the Erasmus+ UK National Agency from 2014-20, where Erasmus+ made a significant contribution to the UK's cultural relations activities, funding 8,091 projects, engaging 583,757 UK participants, and awarding around €1.1 billion to UK organisations.

Pay Band: 7

Salary: £30,839 gross per annum plus £3,300 per annum London Market Allowance for those in the London area only.

Contract Duration: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract with possibility of extension

Location: Belfast

Right to Work Requirements: Current right to work in the UK. The British Council is not able to support or sponsor work visa applications.

Closing Date: Applications will close on 7 August at 22:59 UK Time

We are operating on the basis that any offer is made pending client confirmation of funds.

Role Purpose: The E+ Eurodesk Manager will support the delivery and impact of the Eurodesk service within the Erasmus+ programme by coordinating day-to-day operations, managing partner relationships, and delivering high-quality information and outreach activities. The role will ensure young people and youth professionals have access to accurate, engaging, and inclusive information about international mobility opportunities, and will contribute to increasing participation, particularly among underrepresented groups.

Main Responsibilities:

• Supporting the delivery of the national Eurodesk programme plan, ensuring activities are delivered effectively and on schedule
• Coordinating activity plans, timelines, reporting requirements, and programme documentation
• Monitoring and evaluating programme activities to track performance, impact, and delivery outcomes
• Managing and developing the Eurodesk partner network (multipliers), promoting quality, consistency, and best practice
• Acting as a key point of contact for partners, providing guidance, support, and timely communication
• Coordinating partner communications, meetings, training, and development activities
• Delivering outreach and engagement campaigns to promote Erasmus+ opportunities to young people
• Developing accessible, engaging, and inclusive digital content and information resources
• Supporting budget monitoring, data collection, reporting, and compliance with programme requirements
• Building effective relationships with youth organisations, partners, and wider stakeholders

Role Specific Knowledge & Experience:

Essential

• Experience supporting delivery of programmes or services in youth, education, or mobility sectors
• Experience working with Erasmus+ or similar funded programmes
• Experience working with partners or networks across multiple organisations
• Experience delivering communications, outreach, or engagement activity
• Experience supporting budget management and programme administration
• Experience using data or feedback for monitoring and reporting

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Eurodesk network and tools
• Experience in digital campaigns or social media engagement
• Experience working in international or cross-cultural contexts
• Experience working in youth information, youth engagement or youth participation services

Specific Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Programme/Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, PMP) or willingness to work towards one.

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.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement: 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.

Safeguarding Statement: 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.