Head English & School Education
Core
Lead the English and School Education portfolio to deliver strategic partnerships, programmes, and contracts ensuring impact and financial sustainability for the British Council.
Role type
Senior leadership IC (Head of English & School Education)
Builds
School Systems, Empowerment, and English Connects programmes
Domain
International development, English language education, public sector partnerships
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic portfolio management, business development, stakeholder engagement, financial and commercial performance management, team leadership, proposal and bid management, market analysis, policy influence
Preferred skills
Thought leadership in English language education, experience with mixed funding streams
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead contracts and programmes in-country providing technical sector expertise; develop annual business plans and set targets; build relationships with governments and educational institutions; oversee market research and monitoring/evaluation; represent the organization in external forums to influence education policies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight