Regional English Connects Lead, SSA

British Council Job Vacancy 2025

British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world.

We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise.

Position: Regional English Connects Lead, SSA

Requirements of the role:

• English language teaching qualification
• Experience of managing teacher development projects, both face-to-face and online
• Experience of overseeing digital communities of practice or learning networks
• Understanding of ELT in education policy, current trends and research internationally – particularly digitally
• Experience of grant or contract management

Department: English and School Education

Contract type: 24 months Fixed Term Contract
Pay band: 8

Salary: £38,820 plus London based allowance of £3,300 if London based

Location: Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda and UK (Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast and London

Requirements:

Please note that candidates must have the pre-existing, legal right to work in any one of the above locations

Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided. 

 British Council supports working in new ways such as hybrid working, subject to full approval by line management and conditional upon our ability to provide the appropriate level of service.  This may not be appropriate for all roles but can be explored at interview.

You must have the legal right to work in in one of the mentioned locations at the time of application.

Closing Date: Applications will close at 23:59 on Tuesday 23rd September 2025 UK Time.   

How to Apply:

Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.

If you have any technical problems, please email askhr@britishcouncil.org