Job opportunities

Working for the British Council offers you a unique opportunity to gain experience and develop skills in a modern, rapidly changing organisation with worldwide influence and impact. British Council jobs offer scope for versatility, initiative and creativity in a stimulating and supportive environment.

What are the longer-term career prospects?

You will be encouraged to manage your own career. Whatever your area and level of work, a job in the British Council is a unique opportunity to develop highly transferable skills which will serve you well even if you aim to move out of the organisation in due course.

Terms and conditions of service

Successful candidates are offered appointment on a fixed-term contract. The duration of contract is determined by the nature of the job to be filled. Please refer to the Role Profile of the available job vacancy in order to learn more about the specific terms and conditions of the advertised job.

Volunteering and Internship

We provide volunteering and internship opportunities to students and other interested individuals to develop professional skills and gain work experience at the British Council.  Please Contact us for more information.

Equal opportunities

The British Council is committed equal opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. We work to ensure that people are not unjustifiably discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other grounds. 

Child protection

Our child protection policy is mandatory for all British Council staff. We work to protect children. Applicants will be assessed regarding their suitability to work with children.

Privacy

All applications will be handled in accordance with our privacy policy which is available online.