Account Coordinator, Programmes & Projects

Account Coordinator (up to 5 posts) Dependent on portfolio, the role could be based in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester 3 year fixed term contract UK Payband 8 / £31,500 - £38,275 per annum This post attracts a generous benefits package, including 32 days’ leave and Civil Service pension arrangements, and benefits from a range of family-friendly policies.

The British Council is a world leader in cultural relations, building long-term relationships and trust between people in the UK and other countries, for mutual benefit. The programmes we use to do this are wide-ranging and cover the arts, education, English, science and society. We strive to be continuously innovative to ensure that we represent the best of the UK and are relevant to the needs of the thousands of people we work with around the world. We operate in 238 cities in 110 countries and territories.

Programmes & Projects’ (P&Ps) purpose is to lead the British Council’s contract growth ambitions, working in partnership with Strategic Business Units (SBUs), regions and BC teams globally to identify, position for, secure and implement contracts that deliver cultural relations impact for the organisation. Account Co-ordinators are responsible for managing a portfolio of projects and contracts for our internal and/or external clients.

To support this ambition we are currently looking for effective leaders who are able to operate in a fast-paced commercially oriented environment. The successful candidates must be able to work with autonomy, drawing on previous practice and policies to problem-solve existing and future operational problems. Please see the role profile for more details.

Start Date: Autumn 2012
Closing date: 10th September 2012
Role Profile and Candidate Information

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland).