British Council
E+ Senior Inclusion Manager
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Job Title: Erasmus+ Senior Inclusion Manager
Pay Band: Grade 8 Salary: £38,820 gross per annum plus £3,300 per annum London Market Allowance (London area only) Contract Duration: 2-Year Fixed Term Contract (possibility of extension) Location: Any Location within the UK
Right to Work Requirements: Must have current right to work in the UK. The British Council cannot sponsor work visa applications.
Closing Date: Applications close 7 July at 22:59 UK Time
The British Council is operating under the assumption that any offer is pending client confirmation of funds.
About the Organisation
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 operate in more than 100 countries.
The Department for Education has announced that the British Council will take on the role of National Agency for Erasmus+. Under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, the UK will rejoin the Erasmus+ scheme in 2027.
The British Council has a long-standing commitment to supporting international exchange, previously leading as a lead partner in the Erasmus+ UK National Agency (2014–2020). In that role, Erasmus+ contributed significantly to UK’s cultural relations through:
- Funding 8,091 projects
- Engaging 583,757 UK participants
- Awarding around €1.1 billion to UK organisations
About the Role
We are seeking an Erasmus+ Senior Inclusion Manager to develop and embed an Inclusion and Diversity strategy for Erasmus+, ensuring inclusive practices are central to programme delivery.
Role Purpose
The Erasmus+ Senior Inclusion Manager will:
- Support and drive the Inclusion and Diversity strategy, ensuring it is embedded across all programme activities.
- Provide expert guidance to applicants, beneficiaries, and stakeholders on inclusion, equity, and anti-racism across the Education, Training, Youth, and Sports sectors.
- Foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote inclusive participation.
- Design and deliver training, capacity-building, and advocacy to drive meaningful inclusion in operational practices.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on the impact of inclusion efforts, championing best practices to increase participation from underrepresented groups.
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Main Responsibilities
Strategic Delivery & Leadership
- Lead the Erasmus+ Inclusion and Diversity Strategy and its annual action plans, ensuring alignment with UK and EU priorities.
- Oversee and develop an Inclusion Manager, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Represent the British Council and Erasmus+ National Agency at sector events, policy forums, and partnership discussions.
- Ensure targeted sectors (Education, Training, Youth, and Sports) engage with inclusion strategies through tailored communication and stakeholder engagement.
Expertise & Support
- Provide specialist advice on diversity, equality, anti-racism, and safeguarding within programme contexts.
- Advise Erasmus+ applicants, beneficiaries, and stakeholders on embedding inclusive practices in project design, delivery, and evaluation.
- Support partners in identifying and addressing barriers to participation faced by marginalised groups.
Training & Capacity Building
- Design and deliver workshops, training programmes, and guidance materials to build inclusion-specific capabilities in organisations.
- Develop toolkits, resources, and best-practice frameworks to support implementation across sectors.
- Collaborate with communications, marketing, and delivery teams to ensure activities are inclusive, accessible, and engaging.
Monitoring & Reporting
- Monitor inclusion outcomes for Erasmus+ projects to identify trends and opportunities for enhancement.
- Report findings and recommendations to senior management, informing strategic policies and programme improvements.
- Promote and share case studies, best practices, and lessons learned to expand impact and advocate for Evidence-Based, inclusive policies.
External Advocacy & Brand Representation
- Enhance the visibility of the British Council’s and Erasmus+ National Agency’s commitments to inclusion, diversity, and equity.
- Engage with UK and international partners to strengthen sustainable, inclusive approaches in collaboration with education and skills policy landscapes.
Role-Specific Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Strong understanding of inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti-racism policies and practices in the UK and internationally.
- Experience in embedding inclusion across programme frameworks, including design, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Proven ability to work with cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams to achieve clear measurable outcomes.
- Experience providing advisory support to stakeholders to promote inclusive practices, frameworks, and solutions.
- Expertise in developing, designing, and delivering training programmes that build inclusion readiness, awareness, and skills.
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Desirable
- Knowledge of safeguarding policies in education, youth, or international programme settings.
- Experience working in grant-funded, public sector, or international programme environments.
- Direct experience of supporting organisations working with underrepresented or disadvantaged groups in education, training, or youth sectors.
Requirements
- Degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience working effectively in diverse and collaborative environments.
Working Arrangement
The British Council supports hybrid working subject to approval by line management, provided operational needs are met:
- Can be discussed at interview.
- Any hybrid working structure remains dependent on our ability to provide the necessary service level.
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** commitments and Core Values**
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, actively welcoming applications from all sections of the community. A diverse workforce is essential to fuel the richness of our work across education, arts, research, and civic engagement.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, working to ensure challenges to disability and health-related challenges are met head-on. This status includes:
- Guaranteed interview for qualified disabled applicants.
- Practical accommodations where necessary to support participation in the role.
Safeguarding Statement
We uphold a commitment to safeguarding embryos the health and safety of everyone involved in our activities, adhering to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) 1989.
Positions involving direct engagement with or support for vulnerable individuals (adults or minors) will require:
- Rigorous pre-employment checks, including criminal record and references, as required by law.
- Full compliance with our internal safeguarding policies and procedures.
Difficulty submitting an application? Please contact askhr@britishcouncil.org.
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