As a valued employee of the British Council, you already help us deliver our mission to support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For over 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.
You are part of our organisation in over 200 countries and territories and where we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.
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The Department for Education has announced that the British Council is set to take on the role of National Agency for Erasmus+.
In December the UK and EU reached a political agreement for the UK to rejoin the Erasmus+ programme from 2027. That agreement has now been legally formalised under the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
The British Council has a longstanding commitment to supporting international exchange. It was a lead partner in the Erasmus+ UK National Agency from 2014–2020, where Erasmus+ funded over 8,000 projects, engaged more than 580,000 UK participants, and awarded approximately €1.1 billion to UK organisations.
E+ Senior Social Value and Inclusion Manager
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2-Year Fixed-Term Contract (with the possibility of extension)
London, Cardiff, Belfast or Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hybrid working arrangement.
Candidates based within reasonable commuting distance of one of the above office locations will be expected to work under the British Council's hybrid working model. Candidates based elsewhere in the UK may be considered for remote working, subject to business requirements and hiring manager approval
Applicants must have the current right to live and work in the UK. The British Council is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
As the Senior Social Value and Inclusion Manager, you will lead the planning, development and delivery of the Erasmus+ Social Value Plan, ensuring meaningful social impact is embedded throughout the programme.
Working closely with the Head of Inclusion and key stakeholders across the British Council, Department for Education and delivery partners, you will design and implement initiatives that promote inclusion, diversity and social value through apprenticeships, work placements, volunteering opportunities and wider programme activities.
You will also provide expert advice to applicants, beneficiaries and internal teams on Inclusion and Diversity priorities, ensuring Erasmus+ remains accessible to individuals and organisations from all backgrounds, particularly those with fewer opportunities.
We're looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
It would be advantageous if you have experience in:
Relevant experience in social value, inclusion, diversity, education, public policy or programme management would be advantageous.
Initial and continuing employment with the British Council is subject to the appropriate background checks relevant to the role.
The British Council supports hybrid working arrangements where operationally appropriate. Specific working arrangements will be discussed during the recruitment process.
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
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
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We uniquely combine the UK’s deep expertise in arts and culture, education and the English language, our global presence and relationships in over 100 countries, our unparalleled access to young people and influencers and our creative sparkle.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
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