Job Vacancies at British Council

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust.
 
We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Each year we reach over 20 million people face-to-face and more than 500 million people online, via broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Payroll Officer

Job ID: 46553
Job Location: Nigeria
Pay band: 4

Role Purpose

• This role will support the administration of lean transactional payroll operations and for ensuring payroll operations are run efficiently across the hub, its compliance, efficiency, and accuracy.
• This includes ensuring the continuous accuracy of MyHR payroll master data, employee records and monthly staff payroll by maintaining relevant records across the hub.
• This role will support the Hub Payroll consultant to review and deliver payroll operational and administrative service, ensuring excellent implementation in the deployment of payroll operational process and procedures.
• The role requires a systematic, integrated approach with a focus on continuous improvement. 

Main accountabilities but not limited to the following
Relationship & stakeholder management:

• Support the collaborative efforts with the People function to ensure a seamless employee experience.
• Handling payroll related queries from staff liaising with vendor and internal stakeholders, and timely management of queries adhering to Service Level Agreements.
• Strive to understand stakeholder queries and resolve tickets in a customer centric manner

Data management:

• Ensure information in MyHR (Global HRIS) is accurate and updated regularly and maintain annual dashboard.
• Master data in payroll software is updated on monthly basis.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation and various reports for respective stake holders.
• Support the review of data sourced from multiple countries.
• Assist with the review of employee data (new hires, changes, additional earnings) from MyHR to inform payroll run(s) and escalate any issue to Line Manager.

Records Management:

• Assist with the maintenance rigorous filing of all payroll related documentations (payslips and payroll reports especially).
• Support with archiving/ destroying payroll records in line with data protection policies and practices in the country.
• Support audits where required.
• Verifying the reports generated by the vendor and carrying out accuracy checks
• Setting up the annual payroll calendar with the inputs from internal teams and the  vendor and ensure strict adherence to the agreed timelines

Professional services expertise: 
Where appropriate work in conjunction with the MSP and Payroll Consultant to:

• Support the regional payroll operations strategy, including review of existing delivery model and practices to ensure compliance, efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with completing payroll calculations manually (through excel templates) or through a payroll system.
• Follow up with payments and contributions to statutory bodies (pension, social security particularly).
• Assist with the accurate, timely payment and compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Assist with the follow up and timely processing of final settlement for leavers.
• Ensure system generated pay slips are distributed to employees accurately and in time.
• Consolidate payroll register report and other payroll related reports and seek appropriate vetting and approvals for payroll processing.
• Prepare all journals and accruals related to payroll in the countries allocated to this role.
• Support overtime process payments and reimbursements were required.
• Ensure timely processing of Purchase Request (PR) and Purchase Orders (PO) for HR related vendor payments i.e. medical insurance, medical claims, payroll vendor fees, etc

Teamwork:

• Proactively support and offer help to other team members when their workload requires additional support.
• Show flexibility in delivering activities that are not strictly within this role's scope.

Requirements

•  Qualifications: Degree Level Education in Finance / HR
• Language: The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required

Minimum/essential:

• Experience of working with multiple datasets and confidential employee information.
• Experience of delivering payroll operations processes and practices 

Desirable:

• Knowledge of automation in payroll
• Expertise/Experience of payroll operations across several countries in the region, including the operation of tools, processes and procedures
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills and initiative
• Has worked in a multinational organization, with varied cultures and nationalities.

Salary
N9,579,375 Gross depending on the skill and experience.

Application Closing Date: 31st August 2025.

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2.) Regional Senior Marketing Manager, Arts

Job ID: 46517
Job Location: Nigeria
Pay band: 7
Department: Marketing
Contract Duration: Two (2) Years Fixed Term

The Role

• Working closely with the Senior Marketing Manager (in the relevant sector), the purpose of this role is to help drive the growth, reach, impact and reputation of the business by:
  • Supporting the delivery of a clear, consistent, innovative, effective and sustainable programme of marketing campaign management activity aligned to wider strategy;
  • Providing support to the wider sector programme teams in all marketing tasks and; providing support to colleagues in regions through the provision of toolkits and content packages.

Main Accountabilities
These are not limited to the following:

Sector/Subject Expertise:

• Manages and evaluates consistent and replicable multi-channel marketing campaign plans for programme and sector activity.
• Ensures campaigns are commensurate with project prioritisation, scale and scope and are data-led, strategically aligned and sustainable.
• Manages internal and external delivery of marketing campaign activity and relationships with internal and external suppliers on a day-to-day basis 

Brand and Market Positioning:

• Ensures the British Council brand and reputation are preserved and improved, particularly on partner platforms and channels.
• Provides expert advice, support and challenge on marketing to internal stakeholders.
• Keeps abreast of the latest developments and trends in marketing, and in the wider sector.

Consultancy, analysis & problem-solving:

• Ensures the successful impact and effectiveness of marketing activity through evidence and evaluation and makes recommendations for improvement based on key audience insights.
• Applies analytical approaches to identify and assess new opportunities for marketing activity.

Strategy and Planning:

• Ensures marketing strategy is aligned with the business areas and global marketing strategies.
• Makes appropriate links to issues across the broader organisation, to ensure that the development of marketing activity is based on informed business insight and joined-up thinking.
• Consults closely with internal stakeholders to understand current and future opportunities for marketing activity.

Commercial & financial management:

• Using agreed corporate systems and processes, where needed, plans and manages the budget for the relevant sector area.
• Conducts monthly and year-end reporting on progress against plan and deliverables, budget, and management of issues and risks.

Relationship & stakeholder management:

• Promotes and champions best practice marketing through the global Marketing Community of Practice and the global network of marketing professionals.
• Develops peer/personal networks within and outside Marketing to enhance own knowledge and expertise.

Requirements of the Role

• Candidates should possess a Degree in Marketing, Communications or relevant discipline, or demonstrable equivalent level of experience
• Experience in the cultural, education or charitable sectors
•  Experienced in the design and delivery of marketing strategies and plans to support programmes/products
• Experience of conceiving and implementing multi-channel digital marketing campaigns, including paid activity
• Experience of engaging audiences across a variety of channels and platforms
• Experience of effective campaign evaluation

Desirable:

• Postgraduate or Masters level marketing or business qualification
• Experience in a global organisation
• Experience in the cultural, education or charitable sectors
• Experience in content commissioning.

Application Closing Date: 3rd August 2025; 23:59

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Note

• You must have the legal right to work in the country at the time of application.
• Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided. 

3.) Business Development Manager

Job ID: 46300
Job Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Pay Band: 6G
SBU: English and Examinations 
Contract type: Fixed term contract 2 years

Job Description

• We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to lead and grow our operations across the North, Abuja, South-South, and South East regions of Nigeria.
• Based in Abuja, this role is central to driving business development across a range of products and services.
• You will be responsible for building strong relationships, identifying client needs, and enhancing opportunities with key accounts to meet strategic business targets.
• Working closely with account relationship management colleagues, you will execute the country’s key account strategy and ensure delivery on expectations.
• In this role, you will oversee commercial planning, conduct regular quality checks, and implement plans aligned with market needs.
• You will be responsible for financial monitoring, reporting, and reforecasting, ensuring the delivery of income and margin targets.
• Your work will support annual planning in collaboration with the Director of Exams and align with regional and global objectives.
• You will also gather and analyze customer and market intelligence to identify new opportunities and prioritize lead generation.
• Your ability to understand client needs and tailor value propositions will be key to winning new business.
• You will support the commercial team in pursuing sales and account management activities, while also advising on overcoming challenges. Regular quality reviews and recommendations for operational improvements will help enhance team performance and service delivery.
• You will manage key account relationships and stakeholder engagement, ensuring accurate records and coordinated account management. This includes organizing meetings, sharing marketing materials, and overseeing strategic partnerships.
• You will also contribute to business development reporting and maintain a strong pipeline to drive current and future demand.
• As a leader, you will motivate your team, prioritize operational activities, and support their development to ensure effective service delivery. Your insights and collaboration with the Cluster Lead will help shape strategy and drive continuous improvement.
• If you are passionate about business growth, relationship management, and delivering results, we invite you to apply and be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact.

About You
Essential Requirements for the Role:

• The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. C2 level of written and verbal proficiency in English is must.
• Relevant work experience in a BD Manager role
• Demonstrable experience to sustain and/or grow a product/service in line with strategic priorities for income and impact
• Experience collecting and analyzing client/stakeholder feedback
• Takes a pro-active approach to identifying ways in which service can be improved, and takes these forward
• Demonstrated analytical ability and commercial acumen

Desirable requirements for the role:

• Business development experience in the E&E sector Experience working with exams (or services related setting)

Annual Gross Salary
NGN18,437,079.08

Application Closing Date: 31st July 2025 (23:59 Gulf Standard Time)

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Note

• All applications should be submitted only in English.
• It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment
• This role is open to candidates who have the legal right to work and are located/based in Nigeria. 
• Local travels may be required