Job Description

Details

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Reference number

431562

Salary

38,320
GBP

Job grade

Other

Contract type

Fixed term

Length of employment

1 year maternity cover

Type of role

Other

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

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

Location

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London, London (region), E20 1JQ

About the job

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Job summary

This role supports the Director Education by ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and managing strategic interactions with senior internal and external stakeholders. It oversees key governance groups, coordinates high-level visits and events, and ensures quality briefings and communications. The postholder also manages the Director's diary and travel, leads stakeholder engagement processes, and supports alignment of education stakeholder work with broader British Council strategies, reporting to the Head of Government Relations (Education).

Job description

This role is responsible for managing strategic relationships and communications with senior internal and external stakeholders in the education sector, including overseeing the Director Education's diary, travel, and engagement activities. It ensures high-quality service delivery through managing advisory groups, coordinating briefings, and supporting major events like the Education World Forum. The postholder drives service improvements by streamlining processes and leveraging digital tools, while also promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of their work. They contribute to leadership by fostering inclusive practices, supporting EDI initiatives, and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement across the British Council's education portfolio.

Person specification

Experience in using technology effectively in the workplace Demonstrated knowledge and experience of providing effective administrative support Ability to evaluate existing processes and practice and propose more efficient solutions with positive impact Proven capacity as a strong team player with a 'can do' solutions-focused attitude, and ability to flex to ensure a high standard of delivery Experience of working across different cultures and recognising then addressing any unconscious biases Understands and promotes ethical conduct, and able to ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and values of the British Council including those set out in our EDI priorities.

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Selection process details

Please apply directly via our website: https://careers.britishcouncil.org/careers/job/563705887716242


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 .

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