Job Description

Details

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Reference number

424884

Salary

25,520
GBP

Job grade

Other

Contract type

Fixed term

Length of employment

till March 2026

Type of role

Administration / Corporate Support

Other

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Cardiff

About the job

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Job summary

The Assistant Consultant will provide operational support to the Consultant across a range of activities, including ensuring ISPF project compliance with management standards and contractual obligations, supporting the closure of Newton Fund projects, and helping to set up documentation for a new global Science programme. The role also involves financial administration such as invoicing, purchase orders, vendor creation, and maintaining records and spreadsheets, alongside issuing grant agreements and processing payments. Additional responsibilities include managing inboxes and delivering high-quality customer service to applicants and stakeholders.

Job description

The Assistant Consultant is responsible for delivering efficient operational support using standard systems and processes to ensure smooth programme management. They respond to requests from senior managers and stakeholders, coordinate resources, and provide timely feedback to support continuous improvement. The role involves resolving complex customer issues, maintaining strong internal and external relationships, and supporting events and meetings. It also includes adhering to risk and compliance protocols, contributing to monitoring and evaluation, and managing financial tasks such as reporting, procurement, and budgeting. The Assistant Consultant is expected to prioritise tasks across multiple workstreams, support others in meeting project milestones, and offer coaching where needed. A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is essential, with an emphasis on reducing bias, involving diverse perspectives, and fostering an inclusive culture.

Person specification

Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience of project delivery, particularly client-funded and/or partnership projects Motivation and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and anti-racism, demonstrated through an understanding of the British Council's approach and of equality considerations relevant to the role, and examples of behaviours and decisions or actions that contribute to a more inclusive organisational culture or to a more inclusive programme, product or service

Benefits

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32 days annual leave, in addition to public holidays 3 days volunteering leave 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.

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Selection process details

Please apply via this link: careers.britishcouncil.org/careers/job/563705882397938


Applications via other means will not be reviewed.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : ASKHR@britishcouncil.org Email : ASKHR@britishcouncil.org
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Recruitment team

Email : ASKHR@britishcouncil.org

Follow link to apply

careers.britishcouncil.org/careers/job/563705882397938