Programme Coordinator

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.

Role

Support the delivery of the British Council’s Arts programmes, helping bring creative projects and cultural partnerships to life through our Arts in Action and Creative Growth programmes. You will work closely with programme teams and partners to coordinate project delivery, manage financial and administrative processes, support reporting and data collection, and ensure activities are delivered effectively and in line with British Council policies.

Role Accountabilities

• Managing Self and Others: Holding vendors, suppliers and grantees accountable for delivering services and achieving agreed grant milestones, while maintaining a strong focus on project outcomes. Working independently to manage competing priorities and project deadlines, while actively mainstreaming EDI and anti-racist practices across programmes and ways of working.
• Financial and Resource Management: Managing project budgets, expenditure, forecasting and financial reporting, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with audit requirements and British Council policies. Building effective vendor relationships and ensuring timely payment processing in line with SAP Finance guidelines and established financial procedures.
• Project Management: Leading key programme processes including data management, monitoring, reporting, grants administration, procurement, compliance, records management and data collection activities. Coordinating programme events and training initiatives, while supporting diversity mainstreaming action plans and contributing to their successful implementation.
• Relationship and Stakeholder Management: Building and managing effective relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders to support successful programme delivery. Maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring high-quality service delivery and accountability against agreed commitments.

Qualifications

Education: Degree and/or equivalent experience

Role Specific Knowledge and Experience:

• Essential: Experience of working in a supporting role on complex programmes or projects in the arts and/or creative industries. Administrative and financial administration experience.
• Good understanding of basic concepts of monitoring and evaluation, and how they are central to good project management.

Important Information:

• Business Division: Arts
• Language requirement: Proficient written and spoken English
• Pay Band: 6 G
• Country/Location: United Kingdom
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid (please note you will be required to work from the office for 3 days per week)
• Contract Type: Indefinite Contract (Permanent)
• Contract Hours: Full time - 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Starting Annual Gross Salary: £28,072

Benefits for the UK include, but are not limited to:

• 32 days annual leave, in addition to public holidays
• 3 days volunteering leave
• Career average defined benefit pension scheme
• An unrivalled opportunity for you to get to use all the experience you’ve built up working in and/or leading global organisations to support us in building trust across the world.

Closing Date: 01 October 2026 at 11:59 PM IST and 01 October 2026 at 07:29 PM BST

Background Checks: Employment with the British Council is subject to satisfactory background checks, both before appointment and periodically during employment, as required. The nature and level of checks will depend on the role and applicable local laws.

Proof of Identity requirements/right to work in country: Candidates should ensure they have the pre-existing legal right to live and work in the country where the role is based. Mobility/relocation/visa sponsoring support will not be provided.

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.