Current vacancies
Current vacancies
- Programme Manager, Al Azhar English Project
- The British Council Graduate Scheme 2012
- Literature Assistant
- Consultant Opportunity in the Diversity Unit
- Head of Arts, Wales
- Adviser, Public Engagement in Science
- HR Systems Officer
For more opportunities, please check the 'Jobs' sections of our offices globally. Most members of staff in our country offices are nationals of the country concerned.
If you are interested in working as a teacher, please visit our Teacher Recruitment pages.
Our recruitment policy
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.
We also offer application packs in the following formats: large print, Braille, computer disk or audio tape.
We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
How to apply
The selection process involves completing an application form and, if you are short-listed, an interview. We do not accept CVs as formal applications for employment. We operate an equal opportunities policy. Our jobs are advertised in the national and/ or local press.
In the UK, our jobs are usually advertised on our website and in The Guardian (print and online) and/or other relevant professional publications. We use a contracted staff agency to fill short-term administrative jobs in the UK.

