The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways - directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications. Overview The British Council is the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with - changing lives by creating opportunities, buildingconnectionsand engendering trust. We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language andeducation. Each year we reach over 20 million people face-to-face and more than 500 million people online, via broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body. Role Purpose The Head of Education leads and develops our education work in Northern Ireland, ensuring quality and compliance with British Council standards. They have oversight of education activities in Northern Ireland and will lead the education team, managing and working closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders in the UK and overseas. Main accountabilities but not limited to the following: Leadership Provides leadership and line management for the Northern Ireland education team, enabling colleagues to collaborate on delivery, while promoting equity, diversity and inclusion. Oversees a portfolio of Northern Ireland specific education activities, ensuring they are tailored to the specific needs of Northern Ireland and support internationalisation of education in Northern Ireland through activity such as outward mobility, leadership development and new market development. Deputise for Country Director as required. Programme & financial management Leads on Northern Ireland portfolio planning working closely with British Council Northern Ireland, UK Region and Cultural Engagement colleagues - both UK and overseas - and the Northern Ireland HE, FE/TVET, non formal education and schools' sectors. Identifies relevant areas and commissions research that contributes to the British Council's agenda, credibility and reputation in Northern Ireland such as Language Trends Northern Ireland. Ensures effective financial management and compliance; manages and delivers to target, budgets, profitability, timelines, and to corporate quality standards in all areas Leads the negotiation/structuring of supplier contracts (e.g. M&E, research etc.) to achieve required operational goals, drawing appropriately on the input and expertise of other colleagues as required to protect the British Council's interests effectively Holds delivery partners, team members and consultants to account including supply chain management and ensures contractual obligations, quality assurance and due diligence on programmes or projects are met. Monitors, reviews and ensures that the Northern Ireland education portfolio is achieving agreed impact measures and that appropriate reporting is in place against Strategy 25 and FCDO key performance indicators. Business development Leads on business and partnership development strategy for the Northern Ireland Education portfolio, aligning with regional and corporate priorities, systems and processes. Develops external and internal project proposals and provides expert input into bids for co-funded or full-cost-recovery projects in education within Northern Ireland. Develops new partnerships and projects that are innovative, generate income or co-funding and meet Northern Ireland Education sector priorities, expanding the impact of our work in Northern Ireland. Relationships & Stakeholders Builds and maintains critical country funder and partner relationships relevant to the Education sectors in Northern Ireland, to maintain an excellent understanding of relevant themes and issues. Uses this insight to identify new opportunities and partnerships for British Council Northern Ireland. Influences education policy in Northern Ireland, for example, through providing evidence for Parliamentary Committees, NI Executive consultations (e.g. curriculum reform, language policy, international education), promoting research and through influencing senior stakeholders. Builds and maintains a broad, diverse and dynamic network of key education sector representatives in Northern Ireland, including education leaders, practitioners, organisations, advocacy groups, intermediary and sector bodies, etc. Ensures there is a clear point of contact for our external stakeholders and partners in Northern Ireland and one whom they will respect and acknowledge as an expert in internationalisation of education. Builds and maintains government and sector institutional relationships that British Council Northern Ireland needs to succeed in Northern Ireland. Represents the British Council externally and internally, including in Northern Ireland and UK Government coordinating bodies as required Leads on relationships with a range of senior stakeholders and partners at a programme level, including representing and communicating about Northern Ireland, UK and global Education programmes and British Council Northern Ireland at senior external level. Contribute to and sometimes lead on wider, education and cross-sectoral areas of our work including external relations activity with the NI Executive. Is able to communicate credibly on themes, opportunity and research relating to the education sectors - particularly in Northern Ireland - on a wide range of internal and external forums. Develops and nurtures internal relationships across the UK region, Cultural Engagement and in the wider organisation to ensure Northern Ireland's strategic objectives are aligned, understood and achieved. Sector/subject expertise Uses their own expert knowledge on Northern ireland education sectors, as well as intelligence and insight from other sector stakeholders and funders to support the ongoing development ofglobal education programmes that meet the specific needs of Northern Ireland, while also providing value to international as well as wider UK education organisations. Through ongoing relationships with the Cultural Engagement Education Sector Teams, builds and maintains good understanding of Northern Ireland/UK Education sector priorities as well as key international and FCDO, Devolved Administrationand other HMG priorities. Represents British Council in Northern Ireland as a recognised, credible authority in Education to external stakeholders and audiences e.g. briefing and welcoming international education stakeholders to Northern Ireland through British Council or partner programmes; briefing Northern Ireland Execuitve and Parliamentary stakeholders; participating in outward missions etc. Provides up-to-date and well-informed senior-level briefings on current and emerging themes in education in Northern Ireland. This includes commissioning and conducting detailed analysis and research and contributing sector knowledge and content to proposals. Identifies opportunities for Northern Ireland's Education sectors to work in and collaborate with peers internationally. Supports internal capacity building, ensuring that the team in Northern Ireland can access appropriate and cost-effective L&D opportunities and grow their sector knowledge and skills Brand and market positioning Promotes and positions the diversity of Northern Ireland Education sectors internationally. Ensures British Council Northern Ireland's value proposition and support to the Northern Ireland Education sectors is clear, agreed and communicated. Ensures that British Council Northern Ireland's reputation for quality and as a valued not-for-profit partner remains high and contributes to our organisational mission of building trust between Northern Ireland and other countries. Works closely with colleagues in UK Region and Cultural Engagement to feed market/customer insights into the programme development planning cycle, to ensure British Council Northern Ireland's offer is market relevant for Northern Ireland and consistent with the British Council, NI Executive and FCDO objectives..... click apply for full job details
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways - directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications. Overview The British Council is the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with - changing lives by creating opportunities, buildingconnectionsand engendering trust. We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language andeducation. Each year we reach over 20 million people face-to-face and more than 500 million people online, via broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body. Role Purpose The Head of Education leads and develops our education work in Northern Ireland, ensuring quality and compliance with British Council standards. They have oversight of education activities in Northern Ireland and will lead the education team, managing and working closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders in the UK and overseas. Main accountabilities but not limited to the following: Leadership Provides leadership and line management for the Northern Ireland education team, enabling colleagues to collaborate on delivery, while promoting equity, diversity and inclusion. Oversees a portfolio of Northern Ireland specific education activities, ensuring they are tailored to the specific needs of Northern Ireland and support internationalisation of education in Northern Ireland through activity such as outward mobility, leadership development and new market development. Deputise for Country Director as required. Programme & financial management Leads on Northern Ireland portfolio planning working closely with British Council Northern Ireland, UK Region and Cultural Engagement colleagues - both UK and overseas - and the Northern Ireland HE, FE/TVET, non formal education and schools' sectors. Identifies relevant areas and commissions research that contributes to the British Council's agenda, credibility and reputation in Northern Ireland such as Language Trends Northern Ireland. Ensures effective financial management and compliance; manages and delivers to target, budgets, profitability, timelines, and to corporate quality standards in all areas Leads the negotiation/structuring of supplier contracts (e.g. M&E, research etc.) to achieve required operational goals, drawing appropriately on the input and expertise of other colleagues as required to protect the British Council's interests effectively Holds delivery partners, team members and consultants to account including supply chain management and ensures contractual obligations, quality assurance and due diligence on programmes or projects are met. Monitors, reviews and ensures that the Northern Ireland education portfolio is achieving agreed impact measures and that appropriate reporting is in place against Strategy 25 and FCDO key performance indicators. Business development Leads on business and partnership development strategy for the Northern Ireland Education portfolio, aligning with regional and corporate priorities, systems and processes. Develops external and internal project proposals and provides expert input into bids for co-funded or full-cost-recovery projects in education within Northern Ireland. Develops new partnerships and projects that are innovative, generate income or co-funding and meet Northern Ireland Education sector priorities, expanding the impact of our work in Northern Ireland. Relationships & Stakeholders Builds and maintains critical country funder and partner relationships relevant to the Education sectors in Northern Ireland, to maintain an excellent understanding of relevant themes and issues. Uses this insight to identify new opportunities and partnerships for British Council Northern Ireland. Influences education policy in Northern Ireland, for example, through providing evidence for Parliamentary Committees, NI Executive consultations (e.g. curriculum reform, language policy, international education), promoting research and through influencing senior stakeholders. Builds and maintains a broad, diverse and dynamic network of key education sector representatives in Northern Ireland, including education leaders, practitioners, organisations, advocacy groups, intermediary and sector bodies, etc. Ensures there is a clear point of contact for our external stakeholders and partners in Northern Ireland and one whom they will respect and acknowledge as an expert in internationalisation of education. Builds and maintains government and sector institutional relationships that British Council Northern Ireland needs to succeed in Northern Ireland. Represents the British Council externally and internally, including in Northern Ireland and UK Government coordinating bodies as required Leads on relationships with a range of senior stakeholders and partners at a programme level, including representing and communicating about Northern Ireland, UK and global Education programmes and British Council Northern Ireland at senior external level. Contribute to and sometimes lead on wider, education and cross-sectoral areas of our work including external relations activity with the NI Executive. Is able to communicate credibly on themes, opportunity and research relating to the education sectors - particularly in Northern Ireland - on a wide range of internal and external forums. Develops and nurtures internal relationships across the UK region, Cultural Engagement and in the wider organisation to ensure Northern Ireland's strategic objectives are aligned, understood and achieved. Sector/subject expertise Uses their own expert knowledge on Northern ireland education sectors, as well as intelligence and insight from other sector stakeholders and funders to support the ongoing development ofglobal education programmes that meet the specific needs of Northern Ireland, while also providing value to international as well as wider UK education organisations. Through ongoing relationships with the Cultural Engagement Education Sector Teams, builds and maintains good understanding of Northern Ireland/UK Education sector priorities as well as key international and FCDO, Devolved Administrationand other HMG priorities. Represents British Council in Northern Ireland as a recognised, credible authority in Education to external stakeholders and audiences e.g. briefing and welcoming international education stakeholders to Northern Ireland through British Council or partner programmes; briefing Northern Ireland Execuitve and Parliamentary stakeholders; participating in outward missions etc. Provides up-to-date and well-informed senior-level briefings on current and emerging themes in education in Northern Ireland. This includes commissioning and conducting detailed analysis and research and contributing sector knowledge and content to proposals. Identifies opportunities for Northern Ireland's Education sectors to work in and collaborate with peers internationally. Supports internal capacity building, ensuring that the team in Northern Ireland can access appropriate and cost-effective L&D opportunities and grow their sector knowledge and skills Brand and market positioning Promotes and positions the diversity of Northern Ireland Education sectors internationally. Ensures British Council Northern Ireland's value proposition and support to the Northern Ireland Education sectors is clear, agreed and communicated. Ensures that British Council Northern Ireland's reputation for quality and as a valued not-for-profit partner remains high and contributes to our organisational mission of building trust between Northern Ireland and other countries. Works closely with colleagues in UK Region and Cultural Engagement to feed market/customer insights into the programme development planning cycle, to ensure British Council Northern Ireland's offer is market relevant for Northern Ireland and consistent with the British Council, NI Executive and FCDO objectives..... click apply for full job details
The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways - directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications. Context: HR helps shape the success and the future of the British Council through our people. We develop a global workforce that puts the right people, with the right skills, in the right place. We provide the tools, information and advice that enable managers to deliver their business strategy through their people, and to manage any associated risk. Our goal is to create an attractive, effective, sustainable, fair, inclusive, compliant and healthy place for our people to work. Role Purpose: Working within the UK Resourcing Team, the Resourcing Consultant provides customer-focused recruitment advice and an effective end-to-end service to Strategic Business Units (SBU's), ensuring that the right people are placed into the right posts at the right time. This includes both employed (Indefinite and Fixed Term Contracts) and agency / off-payroll appointments (known internally as Non-Permanent Worker (NPW)), delivered through an account management service model. Through partnering with the business, the Resourcing Consultant will gain a strong strategic and operational understanding of the specific client business areas and use this knowledge to advise on recruitment process, sourcing strategy and best practice. Main Opportunities for this role: Creating a true partnership with SBU HR and business stakeholders through the provision of a consultative service, utilising data, expert advice and knowledge to solve Resourcing challenges Helping to successfully embed NPW Resourcing with employed Resourcing by applying internal and market knowledge in order to arrive at the most effective Resourcing solutions Optimise the efficiency and effectiveness of the UK Resourcing team through strong collaboration and partnership with Resourcing colleagues, including Resourcing Coordinators Improving our direct sourcing capability, through the development of talent sourcing strategies, including the creation of talent pipelines Ensure that all resourcing activities are underpinned by the British Council values and promote equal opportunities and diversity within the organisation. This role will deliver exceptional talent for the British Council through: Acting as a trusted advisor by providing expert advice around best practice recruitment methods, from process initiation to on-boarding. Planning and delivering robust recruitment campaigns, and managing the entire end to end recruitment process including but not limited to: Ensuring that hiring managers are aware, guided and where appropriate, challenged, through the recruitment process, including ensuring that they are appropriate trained to be involved in selection activities. Actively managing recruitment campaigns, adopting a consultative approach with hiring managers (briefing meetings), Ensuring the right sourcing approach, including proactive direct sourcing, pipelining and advertising channels. Creating consistently good adverts that reflect the content of the role whilst accurately representing the British Council's employer brand and adhering to the organisation's Diversity commitments. Managing appropriate activity for all roles through the applicant tracking system (ATS) and / or the Comensura platform. Providing hiring managers with a long-list, managing short-listing, advising and enabling managers to interview fairly and effectively. Ensuring timely and accurate creation of offer paperwork (including leading on package negotiation) and working with Resourcing Coordinators to ensure relevant pre-employment checks occur (DBS, visas, ID checks, child protection checks, etc.). Managing candidate feedback internally and externally. Ensuring a fair and consistent selection process. Keeping up to date on new trends in attraction including social media sourcing strategies. Monthly accurate management information on all recruitment campaign activity. Maintaining current knowledge of internal and external recruitment practices in terms of trends, technological developments, legislative changes, process change and be prepared to make suggestions and innovations within the team. Integrating diversity strategy, policies and principles into all recruitment activities. Working with colleagues across the Resourcing teams to champion good recruitment practices and outcomes, policies and practices, sharing best practice and showcasing real examples. Supporting resourcing colleagues in the delivery of their recruitment responsibilities as an active member of the UK Resourcing team. Coaching and mentoring hiring managers through the process change and improvements. Acting as an internal consultant to deliver and effective and efficient resourcing service. About You: You will need to have: Demonstrated ability to understand and work with HR / Recruitment processes and policies including management of end-to-end recruitment process and use of applicant tracking system Ability to build effective relationships with senior customers and stakeholders Experience of implementing creative sourcing methods, particularly for niche roles Experience in leading and guiding hiring managers on process and best practice Previous experience of providing management information to stakeholders Knowledge of using Success Factors Recruitment module would be advantageous or a similar Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Having experience of managing off-payroll resourcing solutions/ experience of creating assessment tools /experience of contributing to recruitment process and policy change, would be considered a plus. Essential qualification for the role would be: Right to work in UK Having recruitment accreditation / qualification such as REC or CIPD and evidence of continued professional development would be considered plusses. Further details: Location UK Flexible - This is a roleopen to candidates who have theright to work in UK and are based in UK. Type of Contract: FTC Duration: 12 months Payband- PB7 role If you are interested in the post and feel that you are suitable for the role, then we would really like to hear from you, so please apply by2nd October 2022(23:59 UK Time). A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world. Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion(EDI) Statement The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities. The British Council iscommitted 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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council's Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children. If you have any problems with your application please email Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our 'ASK HR' email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website..... click apply for full job details
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways - directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications. Context: HR helps shape the success and the future of the British Council through our people. We develop a global workforce that puts the right people, with the right skills, in the right place. We provide the tools, information and advice that enable managers to deliver their business strategy through their people, and to manage any associated risk. Our goal is to create an attractive, effective, sustainable, fair, inclusive, compliant and healthy place for our people to work. Role Purpose: Working within the UK Resourcing Team, the Resourcing Consultant provides customer-focused recruitment advice and an effective end-to-end service to Strategic Business Units (SBU's), ensuring that the right people are placed into the right posts at the right time. This includes both employed (Indefinite and Fixed Term Contracts) and agency / off-payroll appointments (known internally as Non-Permanent Worker (NPW)), delivered through an account management service model. Through partnering with the business, the Resourcing Consultant will gain a strong strategic and operational understanding of the specific client business areas and use this knowledge to advise on recruitment process, sourcing strategy and best practice. Main Opportunities for this role: Creating a true partnership with SBU HR and business stakeholders through the provision of a consultative service, utilising data, expert advice and knowledge to solve Resourcing challenges Helping to successfully embed NPW Resourcing with employed Resourcing by applying internal and market knowledge in order to arrive at the most effective Resourcing solutions Optimise the efficiency and effectiveness of the UK Resourcing team through strong collaboration and partnership with Resourcing colleagues, including Resourcing Coordinators Improving our direct sourcing capability, through the development of talent sourcing strategies, including the creation of talent pipelines Ensure that all resourcing activities are underpinned by the British Council values and promote equal opportunities and diversity within the organisation. This role will deliver exceptional talent for the British Council through: Acting as a trusted advisor by providing expert advice around best practice recruitment methods, from process initiation to on-boarding. Planning and delivering robust recruitment campaigns, and managing the entire end to end recruitment process including but not limited to: Ensuring that hiring managers are aware, guided and where appropriate, challenged, through the recruitment process, including ensuring that they are appropriate trained to be involved in selection activities. Actively managing recruitment campaigns, adopting a consultative approach with hiring managers (briefing meetings), Ensuring the right sourcing approach, including proactive direct sourcing, pipelining and advertising channels. Creating consistently good adverts that reflect the content of the role whilst accurately representing the British Council's employer brand and adhering to the organisation's Diversity commitments. Managing appropriate activity for all roles through the applicant tracking system (ATS) and / or the Comensura platform. Providing hiring managers with a long-list, managing short-listing, advising and enabling managers to interview fairly and effectively. Ensuring timely and accurate creation of offer paperwork (including leading on package negotiation) and working with Resourcing Coordinators to ensure relevant pre-employment checks occur (DBS, visas, ID checks, child protection checks, etc.). Managing candidate feedback internally and externally. Ensuring a fair and consistent selection process. Keeping up to date on new trends in attraction including social media sourcing strategies. Monthly accurate management information on all recruitment campaign activity. Maintaining current knowledge of internal and external recruitment practices in terms of trends, technological developments, legislative changes, process change and be prepared to make suggestions and innovations within the team. Integrating diversity strategy, policies and principles into all recruitment activities. Working with colleagues across the Resourcing teams to champion good recruitment practices and outcomes, policies and practices, sharing best practice and showcasing real examples. Supporting resourcing colleagues in the delivery of their recruitment responsibilities as an active member of the UK Resourcing team. Coaching and mentoring hiring managers through the process change and improvements. Acting as an internal consultant to deliver and effective and efficient resourcing service. About You: You will need to have: Demonstrated ability to understand and work with HR / Recruitment processes and policies including management of end-to-end recruitment process and use of applicant tracking system Ability to build effective relationships with senior customers and stakeholders Experience of implementing creative sourcing methods, particularly for niche roles Experience in leading and guiding hiring managers on process and best practice Previous experience of providing management information to stakeholders Knowledge of using Success Factors Recruitment module would be advantageous or a similar Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Having experience of managing off-payroll resourcing solutions/ experience of creating assessment tools /experience of contributing to recruitment process and policy change, would be considered a plus. Essential qualification for the role would be: Right to work in UK Having recruitment accreditation / qualification such as REC or CIPD and evidence of continued professional development would be considered plusses. Further details: Location UK Flexible - This is a roleopen to candidates who have theright to work in UK and are based in UK. Type of Contract: FTC Duration: 12 months Payband- PB7 role If you are interested in the post and feel that you are suitable for the role, then we would really like to hear from you, so please apply by2nd October 2022(23:59 UK Time). A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world. Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion(EDI) Statement The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities. The British Council iscommitted 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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council's Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children. If you have any problems with your application please email Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our 'ASK HR' email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website..... click apply for full job details
The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways - directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications. Context This role sits within the Cultural Engagement Operations team, which is part of the Cultural Engagement (CE) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) within the British Council. CE brings together our work in arts, education, English, and research. With a workforce of approximately 1000 globally and an annual turnover in 2019/20 in excess of £400 million CE delivers impact through research and insight, sector engagement, policy dialogue and a mixed portfolio of commercial and non-commercial work globally. The purpose of the CE Operations function is to set and support an operating environment that enables CE to efficiently deliver the CE global business plan. It focuses on enabling teams to embed ways of working, good practice, continual improvement and to demonstrate compliance. The function comprises a global team with 27 people and a wider operations network with sector/regional operations roles embedded into the regional/sector teams to support and drive the implementation of the CE operating environment. That wider network also includes roles within the central corporate teams (professional services) that have a remit to support CE to deliver its global business. The Opportunity Role Purpose This role will support the transformation of the operating environment and associated ways of working required for effective and efficient delivery of the Cultural Engagement portfolio globally - specifically working with CE Head Operations Network to help implement and maintain a community of practise for the wider operations network focused on priority areas of programme management quality assurance, compliance, embedding global standards and workforce planning. It will alsoprovide administrative support for members of the CE Operations leadership team within their specialist work areas to enable the smooth running of the function. Main accountabilities but not limited to the following: Leadership & management Plan and prioritise own work activities to ensure effective delivery of responsibilities and the team plan deliverables which ultimately contribute to the delivery of the Global Business Plan. Be the "go to" person for an agreed number of internal initiatives as agreed with CE Head Operations Nework. Support CE Head Operations Network to develop and maintain a high-level CE/Corporate framework which articulates relationship management accountabilities and service provision across CE and Corporate/professional Services. Support the setting up and ongoing tasks associated with the wider operations network and community of practice. Coordinate the gathering of insight and feedback from sector and regional operations colleagues to support a more streamlined and effective operating environment globally. To actively Contribute to an inclusive and anti-racist organisational culture, being aware of your own biases, and taking action to mitigate against these. Ensuring people feel valued and are treated equitably, with support for people's well-being and mental health. Understand the British Council's approach to equality, diversity and inclusion and how it applies to your role, and make time for learning and development relating to EDI and anti racism. Relationship and stakeholder management Work with peers and colleagues across the Operations Network, supporting its effectiveness as a vehicle to drive change and implement new ways of working. Help to identify and address challenges and opportunities so there is a more streamlined and consistent service. Sector/subject expertise Support the planning, organisation and delivery of training and development opportunities that embed ways of working and support compliance and assurance in the priority areas for CE Operations Provide support to members of the global CE Operations Leadership Team within there specialist areas which may include, but is not limited to Support the embedding first and second line assurance processes such as Management control checks. Support the global sector risk management processes so that risks are collated, managed, and updated. Collate information for the resourcing panels to support their effective running Support the rollout of resource management mechanisms such as time logging across the sector/ business area. Support the contract management team to build contract management capability in the global sector. Function support Provide administrative support to members of the global CE Operations Leadership Team which may include, but is not limited to Supporting CE Director Operations with occasional travel arrangements (including preparing documents/travel packs, visas etc) and large meetings Leading on planning and support for occational internal team events, away days, workshops etc. Taking minutes and actions as needed Information management - including document management and content editing on sharepoint sites Taking on a SAP-OS role (raising purchase orders (POs), goods receipting, managing invoices and vendors), supporting tenders as needed and following procurement and contract management standards for e.g. venues, stationery, external consultants Supporting internal financial planning and reporting processes (e.g. quarterly reviews/forecasts) Role specific knowledge and experience: Experience of supporting and/or inputting to practitioner networks. Experience of providing administrative and consultative support to a range of stakeholders concurrently. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience of content editing of online platforms / resources. Further Information Pay Band - 6/G Contract Type - Indefinite Contract Department - Cultural Engagement Location - UK Requirements - Candidates must have the pre-existing right to work in location. Mobility / relocation support will not be provided Closing Date - Sunday 2 October 2022 Interviews - Week commencing 10 october 2022 A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion(EDI) Statement The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities. The British Council iscommitted 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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council's Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children. If you have any problems with your application please email Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our 'ASK HR' email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.
Sep 22, 2022
Full time
The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways - directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications. Context This role sits within the Cultural Engagement Operations team, which is part of the Cultural Engagement (CE) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) within the British Council. CE brings together our work in arts, education, English, and research. With a workforce of approximately 1000 globally and an annual turnover in 2019/20 in excess of £400 million CE delivers impact through research and insight, sector engagement, policy dialogue and a mixed portfolio of commercial and non-commercial work globally. The purpose of the CE Operations function is to set and support an operating environment that enables CE to efficiently deliver the CE global business plan. It focuses on enabling teams to embed ways of working, good practice, continual improvement and to demonstrate compliance. The function comprises a global team with 27 people and a wider operations network with sector/regional operations roles embedded into the regional/sector teams to support and drive the implementation of the CE operating environment. That wider network also includes roles within the central corporate teams (professional services) that have a remit to support CE to deliver its global business. The Opportunity Role Purpose This role will support the transformation of the operating environment and associated ways of working required for effective and efficient delivery of the Cultural Engagement portfolio globally - specifically working with CE Head Operations Network to help implement and maintain a community of practise for the wider operations network focused on priority areas of programme management quality assurance, compliance, embedding global standards and workforce planning. It will alsoprovide administrative support for members of the CE Operations leadership team within their specialist work areas to enable the smooth running of the function. Main accountabilities but not limited to the following: Leadership & management Plan and prioritise own work activities to ensure effective delivery of responsibilities and the team plan deliverables which ultimately contribute to the delivery of the Global Business Plan. Be the "go to" person for an agreed number of internal initiatives as agreed with CE Head Operations Nework. Support CE Head Operations Network to develop and maintain a high-level CE/Corporate framework which articulates relationship management accountabilities and service provision across CE and Corporate/professional Services. Support the setting up and ongoing tasks associated with the wider operations network and community of practice. Coordinate the gathering of insight and feedback from sector and regional operations colleagues to support a more streamlined and effective operating environment globally. To actively Contribute to an inclusive and anti-racist organisational culture, being aware of your own biases, and taking action to mitigate against these. Ensuring people feel valued and are treated equitably, with support for people's well-being and mental health. Understand the British Council's approach to equality, diversity and inclusion and how it applies to your role, and make time for learning and development relating to EDI and anti racism. Relationship and stakeholder management Work with peers and colleagues across the Operations Network, supporting its effectiveness as a vehicle to drive change and implement new ways of working. Help to identify and address challenges and opportunities so there is a more streamlined and consistent service. Sector/subject expertise Support the planning, organisation and delivery of training and development opportunities that embed ways of working and support compliance and assurance in the priority areas for CE Operations Provide support to members of the global CE Operations Leadership Team within there specialist areas which may include, but is not limited to Support the embedding first and second line assurance processes such as Management control checks. Support the global sector risk management processes so that risks are collated, managed, and updated. Collate information for the resourcing panels to support their effective running Support the rollout of resource management mechanisms such as time logging across the sector/ business area. Support the contract management team to build contract management capability in the global sector. Function support Provide administrative support to members of the global CE Operations Leadership Team which may include, but is not limited to Supporting CE Director Operations with occasional travel arrangements (including preparing documents/travel packs, visas etc) and large meetings Leading on planning and support for occational internal team events, away days, workshops etc. Taking minutes and actions as needed Information management - including document management and content editing on sharepoint sites Taking on a SAP-OS role (raising purchase orders (POs), goods receipting, managing invoices and vendors), supporting tenders as needed and following procurement and contract management standards for e.g. venues, stationery, external consultants Supporting internal financial planning and reporting processes (e.g. quarterly reviews/forecasts) Role specific knowledge and experience: Experience of supporting and/or inputting to practitioner networks. Experience of providing administrative and consultative support to a range of stakeholders concurrently. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience of content editing of online platforms / resources. Further Information Pay Band - 6/G Contract Type - Indefinite Contract Department - Cultural Engagement Location - UK Requirements - Candidates must have the pre-existing right to work in location. Mobility / relocation support will not be provided Closing Date - Sunday 2 October 2022 Interviews - Week commencing 10 october 2022 A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion(EDI) Statement The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities. The British Council iscommitted 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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council's Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children. If you have any problems with your application please email Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our 'ASK HR' email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.
The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways - directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications. Context Education is a powerful vector for cultural relations activity - especially as access to high quality education at all levels is more important than ever. The UK's strength in education makes it an excellent partner for people-to-people, institution-to-institution and government-to-government connections. It is one of the four core pillars of the British Council's cultural engagement activity. There are four global programmes within Higher Education and Science: The Going Global Partnerships programme supports connections at the institution to institution and government to government levels in higher education and TVET and is linked to the jurisdictions KPI (C3). It aims to build strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships in tertiary education between the UK and other countries, and has four outcome strands: Enabling research: supporting research, knowledge, and innovation collaboration to address local and global challenges and promote inclusive growth. Internationalising institutions: creating an enabling environment while supporting institutions and individuals to benefit from internationalisation. Strengthening systems: improving the quality and efficiency of institutions and systems. Enhancing student outcomes: improving the qualities of global graduates (e.g. soft skills, employability, community outcomes). The International Student Mobility and Marketing programme seeks to position the UK as the first country of choice globally for international students and is linked to the KPIs relating to attracting international students to the UK (C1, C2, C4 and C7). The Global Alumni programme aims to take advantage of the fact that alumni of UK HEIs understand, feel goodwill towards, and are likely to want to continue to be connected to, the UK. It is linked to the Alumni KPIs (C5, C6 and C8). It recognises that alumni can be knowledgeable and skilled agents for change who can become instrumental in advancing social and economic development in their home countries as well as advocates for the UK and UK education (thus also supporting the attracting international students KPI). The Insight & Engagement global programme supports the positioning of the UK as a contributor and convenor of knowledge about international HE and TVET globally. As such it supports delivery of all the KPIs. It will include a programme of regional policy dialogues culminating in a Going Global conference, and Regional and Global Insight Hubs The Going Global Partnerships programme is expected to require the most support (60% of the post) as the MEL is complex. The other three programmes are 10-15% each. There is also an outward mobility programme including Language Assistants and Generation UK China, both funded by the Department for Education. While we do not have a KPI in this area, this area is a high priority for the Department for Education as evidenced by the fact they provide considerable funding for it. The Opportunity Role Purpose Lead Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) across Higher Education and Science, designing and implementing a results-focused monitoring, evaluation, and learning strategy to build robust evidence and generate impact at scale. Ensure that our MEL strategy enables us to report accurately and in a timely way against the FCDO KPIs and other corporate KPIs, including EDI.Work with the corporate Evaluation, Evidence and Learning team to ensure the HE and Science MEL strategy is consistent with other areas of Cultural Engagement. Main accountabilities but not limited to the following: Sector/subject expertise Lead a knowledge and learning strategy for HE and Science that addresses existing barriers to learning and drives agile, programme management practices across the HE and Science portfolio. Improve how the organisation learns and uses integrated evidence to inform decision making, planning and reduce the risk of scrutiny from FCDO, ICAI and other stakeholders. Consultancy, analysis and problem solving Work in partnership with the Head of Evaluation and corporate planning team to develop and embed the structures, quality standards and data collection systems necessary to create a step-change in how the British Council delivers evidence of impact and value for money in real time Champion the new model for corporate reporting (including REF/corporate KPI/FCDO KPI reporting) across the HE and Science global network, leading on its development and practical use across the global network To ensure the REF and Value for Money are at the heart of the global HE and Science portfolio to ensure we are impact and evidence-led. Product Development Provide consistent, accessible, high quality, evidence and standards across our global HE and Science programmes (e.g. Impact Dashboard) Conduct external benchmarking, drawing on data from researchers, academics, and evaluation specialists, to draw in best approaches and methods to ensure an integrated approach to providing evidence. Engage with sector specialists and external consultants involved in both business development and delivery, to ensure coherence of approach and thematic integrity - thus facilitating the development of cutting-edge evidence and knowledge. Leadership & Management Lead a new Research, Insight and Evaluation Panel across HE and Science, in partnership with the Research, Policy and Insight team to ensure all investments in research and evaluation support delivery of organisational strategy, produce high quality outputs and result in the application of knowledge. Relationship & Stakeholder Management Work in partnership with the Head of Evaluation, Head of HE and Science and Regional evaluation teams to build organisational capability and capacity to ensure interventions are rooted in robust evidence and analysis. Develop peer/personal networks within and outside the BC to enhance own knowledge and expertise, ensure trust and engagement, and gain buy-in. These should include: Major donors, business partners, research councils, UKCDR, UKRI, UUKI and UK government departments including BEIS and FCDO. Evaluation departments and programme leads in key Whitehall departments (BEIS D MEL group), building relationships and aligning approaches to evidence and evaluation. Staff in the corporate / regional research and evaluation units, maximising opportunities to draw on big data, outcome analysis, and trend analysis where relevant, enhancing VFM in data management. Staff in key departments related to the procurement, commissioning and management of high quality HE and Science evidence and evaluation to ensure that high standards are developed and maintained. Commercial and Business Development Develop a sustainable global programme of interventions with partners with a view to growing the turnover and increasing sponsorship. Use insights to understand current and prospective business development opportunities for the British Council. Manage the global pipeline for ISMM, ensuring high quality data and documentation to the Partnerships and Contract Approvals Board. Leads the development of bids, proposals and business cases, working with the Partnerships and Business Development Team. Meet agreed financial targets and global/corporate standards across the global, regional and local portfolio. EDI To actively contribute to an inclusive and anti-racist organisational culture, being aware of your own biases, and taking action to mitigate against these. Ensuring people feel valued and are treated equitably, with support for people's well-being and mental health. Understand the British Council's approach to equality, diversity and inclusion and how it applies to your role and make time for learning and development relating to EDI and anti racism. Role specific knowledge and experience: The main essential knowledge and experience points that we are looking for you to evidence are: Experience in the development of strategic approaches to the generation and use of evidence and of evaluation methods particularly within an HE and Science/Research context...... click apply for full job details
Sep 21, 2022
Full time
The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways - directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications. Context Education is a powerful vector for cultural relations activity - especially as access to high quality education at all levels is more important than ever. The UK's strength in education makes it an excellent partner for people-to-people, institution-to-institution and government-to-government connections. It is one of the four core pillars of the British Council's cultural engagement activity. There are four global programmes within Higher Education and Science: The Going Global Partnerships programme supports connections at the institution to institution and government to government levels in higher education and TVET and is linked to the jurisdictions KPI (C3). It aims to build strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships in tertiary education between the UK and other countries, and has four outcome strands: Enabling research: supporting research, knowledge, and innovation collaboration to address local and global challenges and promote inclusive growth. Internationalising institutions: creating an enabling environment while supporting institutions and individuals to benefit from internationalisation. Strengthening systems: improving the quality and efficiency of institutions and systems. Enhancing student outcomes: improving the qualities of global graduates (e.g. soft skills, employability, community outcomes). The International Student Mobility and Marketing programme seeks to position the UK as the first country of choice globally for international students and is linked to the KPIs relating to attracting international students to the UK (C1, C2, C4 and C7). The Global Alumni programme aims to take advantage of the fact that alumni of UK HEIs understand, feel goodwill towards, and are likely to want to continue to be connected to, the UK. It is linked to the Alumni KPIs (C5, C6 and C8). It recognises that alumni can be knowledgeable and skilled agents for change who can become instrumental in advancing social and economic development in their home countries as well as advocates for the UK and UK education (thus also supporting the attracting international students KPI). The Insight & Engagement global programme supports the positioning of the UK as a contributor and convenor of knowledge about international HE and TVET globally. As such it supports delivery of all the KPIs. It will include a programme of regional policy dialogues culminating in a Going Global conference, and Regional and Global Insight Hubs The Going Global Partnerships programme is expected to require the most support (60% of the post) as the MEL is complex. The other three programmes are 10-15% each. There is also an outward mobility programme including Language Assistants and Generation UK China, both funded by the Department for Education. While we do not have a KPI in this area, this area is a high priority for the Department for Education as evidenced by the fact they provide considerable funding for it. The Opportunity Role Purpose Lead Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) across Higher Education and Science, designing and implementing a results-focused monitoring, evaluation, and learning strategy to build robust evidence and generate impact at scale. Ensure that our MEL strategy enables us to report accurately and in a timely way against the FCDO KPIs and other corporate KPIs, including EDI.Work with the corporate Evaluation, Evidence and Learning team to ensure the HE and Science MEL strategy is consistent with other areas of Cultural Engagement. Main accountabilities but not limited to the following: Sector/subject expertise Lead a knowledge and learning strategy for HE and Science that addresses existing barriers to learning and drives agile, programme management practices across the HE and Science portfolio. Improve how the organisation learns and uses integrated evidence to inform decision making, planning and reduce the risk of scrutiny from FCDO, ICAI and other stakeholders. Consultancy, analysis and problem solving Work in partnership with the Head of Evaluation and corporate planning team to develop and embed the structures, quality standards and data collection systems necessary to create a step-change in how the British Council delivers evidence of impact and value for money in real time Champion the new model for corporate reporting (including REF/corporate KPI/FCDO KPI reporting) across the HE and Science global network, leading on its development and practical use across the global network To ensure the REF and Value for Money are at the heart of the global HE and Science portfolio to ensure we are impact and evidence-led. Product Development Provide consistent, accessible, high quality, evidence and standards across our global HE and Science programmes (e.g. Impact Dashboard) Conduct external benchmarking, drawing on data from researchers, academics, and evaluation specialists, to draw in best approaches and methods to ensure an integrated approach to providing evidence. Engage with sector specialists and external consultants involved in both business development and delivery, to ensure coherence of approach and thematic integrity - thus facilitating the development of cutting-edge evidence and knowledge. Leadership & Management Lead a new Research, Insight and Evaluation Panel across HE and Science, in partnership with the Research, Policy and Insight team to ensure all investments in research and evaluation support delivery of organisational strategy, produce high quality outputs and result in the application of knowledge. Relationship & Stakeholder Management Work in partnership with the Head of Evaluation, Head of HE and Science and Regional evaluation teams to build organisational capability and capacity to ensure interventions are rooted in robust evidence and analysis. Develop peer/personal networks within and outside the BC to enhance own knowledge and expertise, ensure trust and engagement, and gain buy-in. These should include: Major donors, business partners, research councils, UKCDR, UKRI, UUKI and UK government departments including BEIS and FCDO. Evaluation departments and programme leads in key Whitehall departments (BEIS D MEL group), building relationships and aligning approaches to evidence and evaluation. Staff in the corporate / regional research and evaluation units, maximising opportunities to draw on big data, outcome analysis, and trend analysis where relevant, enhancing VFM in data management. Staff in key departments related to the procurement, commissioning and management of high quality HE and Science evidence and evaluation to ensure that high standards are developed and maintained. Commercial and Business Development Develop a sustainable global programme of interventions with partners with a view to growing the turnover and increasing sponsorship. Use insights to understand current and prospective business development opportunities for the British Council. Manage the global pipeline for ISMM, ensuring high quality data and documentation to the Partnerships and Contract Approvals Board. Leads the development of bids, proposals and business cases, working with the Partnerships and Business Development Team. Meet agreed financial targets and global/corporate standards across the global, regional and local portfolio. EDI To actively contribute to an inclusive and anti-racist organisational culture, being aware of your own biases, and taking action to mitigate against these. Ensuring people feel valued and are treated equitably, with support for people's well-being and mental health. Understand the British Council's approach to equality, diversity and inclusion and how it applies to your role and make time for learning and development relating to EDI and anti racism. Role specific knowledge and experience: The main essential knowledge and experience points that we are looking for you to evidence are: Experience in the development of strategic approaches to the generation and use of evidence and of evaluation methods particularly within an HE and Science/Research context...... click apply for full job details