Full-Time Global Programme Lead, Schools.
Job Description
Global Programme Lead, Schools.
Department: Cultural Engagement, Schools Team.
Contract type: Indefinite (Permanent).
Pay band: SMPL
Salary: Starting at £56,000 plus £3,300 London Market Allowance for those based in the London area.
Benefits Include, but are not limited to:
• 32 days annual leave, in addition to public holidays
• 3 days volunteering leave
• Career average defined benefit pension scheme
• An unrivalled opportunity for you to get to use all the experience you’ve built up working in and/or leading global organisations to support us in building trust across the world.
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.
Location: Cardiff, London, Manchester, Edinburgh or Belfast. (The UK Only).
Requirements: Candidates must have the pre-existing, legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Mobility, relocation and visa sponsoring support will not be provided.
Closing Date: 13th August 2023 at 23:59 UK time.
The Team:
We are looking for a Global Programme Lead to join the Schools team, within Education, on an indefinite (permanent basis).
The British Council aims to improve the quality and inclusiveness of school education systems, benefitting young people and supporting the drive to deliver Sustainable Development Goal 4 while deepening ties to the UK in the process.
We will apply technical knowledge of education system reform, programme design and implementation to strengthen the quality and inclusiveness of teaching and learning, and to create international educational opportunities for young people in the UK and around the world.
Education is a powerful vector for cultural relations activity – especially as access to high quality education at all levels is more important than ever.
The UK’s strength in education makes it an excellent partner for people-to-people, institution-to-institution and government-to-government connections. It is one of the three core pillars of the British Council’s cultural engagement activity. Management of our Schools Global Programme, Schools Connect, and associated partnerships and contracts, make a significant contribution to our overall impact.
The Role.
The Global Programme Lead will:
Provide global leadership and management of the global Schools programme, Schools Connect, and the associated projects or sub-programmes, aligned to our Schools strategy.
Lead the design, development and delivery of programmes funded by British Council grant or co-funded by partners
Contribute to the financial sustainability of the British Council through attracting partnership funding and contract income to grow our global Schools portfolio.
Manage risk and assurance of compliance against a portfolio of Schools programmes and projects.
Lead and manage of large, dispersed teams, programme management teams and delivery partners.
Own high-value relationships with the UK government and other partners on behalf of the organisation
Demonstrate sector expertise on behalf of the British Council and UK
Accountabilities:
Leadership & Management:
Lead a direct team of UK-based staff within the Schools team and provide direction to colleagues around the world who are working on Schools Connect.
Foster an outcome focused, accountable environment where activities and plans are conducted in accordance with the British Council values and where equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is a strong element of the culture.
Provide SRO leadership for key Schools programmes and act as the point of escalation for project and programme managers running parts of our Schools Connect programme globally.
Strategy & Planning:
Contribute to and implement the global strategy for our work with schools and school systems.
Lead the delivery of Schools contribution to the global CE business plan including global financial and non-financial targets. Incorporate innovation in programme design and delivery to ensure that our KPIs are met.
Lead the implementation of the Schools global programme working in close partnership with the Regional and country teams delivering the programme.
Business Development
Contribute to diversifying income streams to deliver strategic priorities for the Schools portfolio in partnership with the Global Head for Schools, TVET & NFE and the Schools Senior Technical Adviser.
Commercial and Financial Management.
Support the positioning, pursuit and design of new Schools opportunities across all funding streams.
Programme Management.
Lead Schools Connect and associated partnership projects to meet agreed financial and non-financial targets and meet global/corporate standards for global and UK-led Schools programmes across all funding streams.
Requirements of the role:
• Leadership of large-scale programmes.
• Leadership of large, dispersed teams
• Applied knowledge of programme monitoring and evaluation, including developing theories of change
• Experience of growing external income in the international school education sector
• Extensive knowledge of the four UK schools’ systems and international education system reform
Closing Date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 13th August 2023 UK Time.
Interviews will be held in early/mid September 2023.
You must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.
How to Apply
Please use this link to apply: https://careers.britishcouncil.org/job-invite/38835/ Alternatively, please visit the British Council website and visit the careers page to apply. All applications need to be submitted through the careers portal. CV's directly emailed will not be considered.31 total views, 0 today