Rheoli Rhanddeiliaid a Gosod y Busnes yn y Marchnad

• Build and manage mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders to deepen understanding of the education landscape and identify partnership opportunities.
• Represent the British Council and the UK as a trusted sector expert through networking, events, speaking engagements and thought leadership.
• Position the British Council as a high-quality and valued partner, contributing to our mission of building trust between people in the UK and other countries.

Gwybodaeth am y Marchnad, Ymchwil, a Mewnwelediad

• Develop and share market intelligence and insight on the Welsh education context to support engagement between the UK education sector, Wales and international partners.
• Commission relevant research that contributes to the British Council’s Tertiary Education research strategy.
• Apply sector expertise to public consultations and external forums, providing evidence-based insight and demonstrating thought leadership.

Rheoli Masnachol a/neu Ariannol

• Produce business performance reporting covering income, costs, results and portfolio impact.
• Manage income and expenditure accounts for programmes and projects and contribute to wider business planning.

Cydraddoldeb, Amrywiaeth, a Chynhwysiant

• Actively contribute to an inclusive and anti-racist culture, recognising and addressing bias and ensuring people feel valued and treated equitably.
• Embed EDI good practice across all projects and programmes, ensuring design and delivery contribute positively to gender equality, disability and social inclusion.
• Take responsibility for continued learning and development in EDI and anti-racism.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree and/or equivalent experience.

Desirable:

• Project management or equivalent qualification or equivalent work experience.

Experience

Essential:

• In-depth understanding of the Education sectors in Wales and the UK, including bilateral priorities.
• Experience of delivering sizeable externally funded projects or programmes.
• Direct experience of client-funded contract pursuit and delivery.
• Experience of developing and overseeing monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), using lessons learned to inform programmes and strategy.
• Proven experience of building mutually beneficial relationships with diverse stakeholders, including multilateral agencies, donors, government officials, Education/Higher Education leaders, academics, researchers, alumni and students.
• Experience of embedding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in programmes.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of international mobility trends involving Welsh students or students coming to Wales for tertiary education.
• Knowledge of transnational education trends in Wales, including academic and research partnerships with public and private education institutions.
• Ability to analyse relevant equality issues and identify opportunities to address these within the portfolio.
• Welsh language skills.

Language

The British Council's systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required. Additionally, Welsh language skills are desirable.

Important Information

• Location: Cardiff, UK
• Contract type: IDC (Indefinite Contract)
• Pay Band: 8
• Starting Annual Gross Salary: £40,179
• Background check: 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 & Right to Work: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the role is based at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Visa sponsorship, immigration support and relocation assistance are not provided for this role. Applications are welcome from candidates currently based in the recruiting country and other British Council country offices, provided they meet the right-to-work requirement.
• Closing Date & Time for Applications: 18 October 2026 11:59 IST (Indian Standard Time) 18 October 2026 7:59 BST (British Summer Time)

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.

If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email askhr@britishcouncil.org