We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.

Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.

We connect. We inspire.

British Council Pay Band 6

Department: Education

Location: Egypt, Agouza or Cairo

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (1 year)

Apply by: 17th Aug 2025 23:59 local time

Interview window: 02nd Week of September

The starting salary for this role will be EGP 20,833 monthly gross, along with the following benefits:

• Medical Insuranca: Fully covered for the employee and up to three dependents
• Social Insurance: As per local regulations
• Annual Leave: 21 working days, plus approved public holidays in the country

This role is open to applications from employees who are currently based in Egypt and have the legal right to work in the country. The successful candidate will remain in their current location/entity.

Please note: You must have the legal right to work in Egypt at the time of application, as relocation or sponsorship support is not available for this position.

The British Council supports new ways of working, including hybrid arrangements, subject to approval by line management and our ability to maintain the required level of service. While hybrid working may not be suitable for all roles, it can be discussed further during the interview.

Role purpose

Implementation of projects with a low level of complexity funded by British Council or by another client or funding mechanism. Leads the successful delivery of a range of  projects from start to finish including managing the contract or project plan, managing client or internal stakeholders, successfully achieving reporting and meeting compliance standards. Or works within a larger programme or multi country programme on a particular component.

Role Context

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.