Programme Coordinator Arts

This role sits within the Cultural Engagement (CE) Strategic Business Unit (SBU). CE brings together our portfolio of work in arts, education, English, and research. Our portfolio is delivered through a set of globally led programmes that locates our work and impact within our strategic framework. These programmes deliver our key performance indicators and impact ambitions.
All programme management roles deliver activities and projects within this global programme and strategic framework. Our programmes are funded by the British Council’s grant in aid, through partnerships and external clients.

The British Council has a contextualised programme and project management framework with clear standards and procedures for programme management set out by the CE Centre of Excellence. This framework is in line with Cabinet office functional standard for project delivery, FCDO Operating Framework and the Association for Project Management Body of Knowledge.

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Managing self and others

• Holds vendors and suppliers to account for delivering services. 
• Has the ability to work independently and manage work load against project deadlines. 

Financial Support 

• Plan and report on project financial plans and budget expenditure and forecasting to Programme Managers and Head of Programme Delivery; manages smaller budgets. 
• Maintain clear and up-to-date records on all financial transactions as per audit requirements. 
• Ensure relationships with vendors are maintained and payments are processed on time and in accordance with FABS on-line system (SAP Finance) guidelines. 
• Compliance to BC financial policies and procedures. 

Project Management 

• Responsible for data management including timely data entry, quality assurance of data, undertaking basic analysis of monitoring data, and developing progress reports to meet needs of funders. 
• Supports internal compliance such as due diligence, records management, data collection and storage. 
• Manages grants administration, selection & evaluation,and procurement processes. 
• Manages events-based components and trainings within a programme. 
• Supports the project / programme manager in implementing diversity mainstreaming action plans and contributes to it. 

Relationship and Stakeholder Management 

• Manages relationships with clients/partners/stakeholders at appropriate level. 
• Manages relationship with vendors and suppliers and holds them to account for delivering services. 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) 

• To actively contribute to an inclusive and anti-racist organisational culture, being aware of your own biases, and taking action to mitigate against these. Ensuring people feel valued and are treated equitably, with support for people’s well-being and mental health. 
• Understand the British Council’s approach to equality, diversity, and inclusion and how it applies to your role and make time for learning and development relating to EDI and antiracism.

The role is open to candidates who have legal right to work and are located/based in Occupied Palestinian Territories.

*Please note that all applications should be submitted only in English.
*It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment.
*Some travel and out of hours work may be required