Director English and School Education for Nigeria at British Council

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Strategy Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Development, Education Program Management, Quality Assurance, Data Analysis, Consultancy, Financial Management, Team Management, Capacity Building, English Language Teaching, Project Management, Thought Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Education Policy

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

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. Director English and School Education Purpose of job: To lead the English and School Education portfolio of contracts and programmes in Nigeria, to deliver a sustainable, impact driven and income-generating business. To ensure the achievement of required financial, impact and quality targets, in accordance with the global framework and country plans. To share knowledge, expertise and best practice from the country with the regional and global teams and externally, and vice versa Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties Strategy and planning Liaise closely with leaders in the global pillar, across the region and in country to translate overarching corporate strategies into a high impact and profitable programme of activity, ensuring the plan is fully aligned to wider organisational objectives and responds appropriately to local market conditions/opportunities. Leadership and management Provide inspiring and motivational leadership that role-models the British Council’s values and behaviours, and empowers and enables staff to deliver excellence, whilst promoting equity, diversity and inclusion. Brand and market positioning Build professional and personal networks with relevant opinion-formers, stakeholders and key partners and clients (including from the relevant government ministries and departments) to ensure a clear understanding of their needs. Use those insights to understand current and prospective business development opportunities for the British Council and inform planning/resourcing/investment decisions Business development Quality assure and sign-off bids/tenders/proposals appeals, within agreed corporate schedules of delegation. Relationship and stakeholder management Lead key account/partner relationships to support the achievement of agreed commercial and impact targets over both the short- to medium-term. Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of account management strategies over time and adapt approaches as necessary to achieve required targets. Proactively share experience and insights (e.g. case studies, R.O.I analyses etc) build the British Council’s corporate account management and business development capability and skill. Professional services / sector expertise Oversee the development of a bank of English and School Education data for the country, including trends in the field of English in education systems and data on competitor and partner landscapes. Participate in the insight analysis process associated with this and make recommendations from this which informs and supports discussion on country strategy. Consultancy, analysis and problem solving Apply advanced knowledge and technical specialism to solve a range of complex issues across English and School Education. Commercial and/or financial management Produce and communicate business performance reports, including income, cost management, results and impact of portfolio against KPIs and mitigate identified variances by working with the English and School Education team and relevant business support functions. Language Requirement: English at CEFR C1/C2 level Role specific knowledge and experience Minimum/Essential: Able to lead on strategy development for a varied portfolio within the English and/or school education sector. Able to lead on the development and implementation of quality standards for English / education. Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in education-related subject area. Experience in a leadership role which involves oversight and accountability for leading and/or developing Experience in a leadership role which involves oversight and accountability for leading and/or developing and delivering capacity building education programmes Proven track record and strong experience in designing and managing education-focused programmes in Nigeria which deliver outcomes for all boys and girls Experience of leading proposals/bids for international development education programmes which deliver results in partnership with national/federal Ministries of Education Good evidence of designing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies and stakeholder management of diverse groups of stakeholders (including multilateral agencies, donors, government officials, partners, academics) Established credibility in the field of education including evidence of thought leadership within the sector Experience of leading a medium to large team to deliver results against agreed targets. Desirable: Masters in ELT, Educational Technology, Education and International Development or similar subject area English teaching qualification Project management qualification Demonstrable understanding of language in education policies and issues as relevant to the country context Experience of designing and leading teacher education projects, including online Experience of designing and working on projects related to the English language subject area Additional Information: Pay Band: SMP Duration: 2 year Fixed Term Contract Location: Abuja, Nigeria Closing Date: 9 Jan 2026 at 22:59 Nigeria Time A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities. Safeguarding Statement The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children. If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email askhr@britishcouncil.org

Responsibilities

The Director will lead the English and School Education portfolio in Nigeria, ensuring the achievement of financial, impact, and quality targets. They will also build networks with stakeholders to inform business development opportunities and share best practices.