The UK’s international organization for educational and cultural relations, the British Council builds long-term relationships between the US and the UK and fosters appreciation of the UK’s creative ideas and achievements.  

We increase recognition of the wide array of learning opportunities available in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and facilitate educational cooperation between the US and UK. Through transatlantic artistic partnerships, we introduce the American public to high-quality, groundbreaking creative achievements from the UK, and our science programs build networks that draw upon the UK's innovation in climate change and other disciplines.  We also develop initiatives that give a voice to the next generation of leaders on both sides of the Atlantic, encouraging them to work together to explore solutions to current and future global issues.

Located at the British Embassy in Washington, DC, we also serve as the Embassy's Cultural Department.

When jobs and internships are available, they will be posted to our website, so check back often! Unfortunately, we cannot accept unsolicited résumés.

If you are interested in working with the UK, you may also want to check out opportunities with the British Council's worldwide offices, or consider applying for positions with the British government in the USA.

The British Council is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. We encourage applications from candidates fully reflecting the diversity of the society in which we operate.

Current Opportunities

There are no positions available at this time. Please check back again soon for job vacancies. In addition, we offer internships three times a year - fall, spring, and summer - for college or university juniors, seniors, graduate students, or recent graduates. The deadline for applying to the fall 2009 internship program has passed. Please check here in late fall for information about applying to the spring 2009 internship program.