Careers | British Council

The British Council is a unique place to build your career. We have a presence in many countries around the world, and there is a range of career opportunities available, either in the UK or in one of our offices or locations abroad.

We are looking for people who believe in the integrity and value of what we do. In return, we will support you to try new ideas, develop your skills, and think independently. You will be part of a rapidly changing organisation with global influence and impact.

Ready to become a part of our thriving global network?

Wherever you choose to be, whatever impact you want to make – it all starts when you search and apply for your British Council role.

Search and apply for jobs

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Application process

How to apply for a role with the British Council and what to expect from the process. We want you to have the best opportunity to succeed, so we've kept our application process simple.

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Equality, diversity and inclusion

Our work is based on building meaningful, enduring, and respectful relationships across cultures. We cannot do this without a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). We want the British Council to be an inclusive place to work, and that starts with recruitment.

Receiving a job offer

If you are made an offer to join the British Council, you will undergo Pre-Appointment Screening. Depending on employment law in country of hire, Pre-Appointment Screening will take place prior to, or at the same time as receiving an offer to join British Council.

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FAQs and technical support

When you set up an account with the British Council careers site you will be able to change your preferences, remove/update your CV and amend your personal information. If you wish to withdraw an application for a particular job you can do this from your account.