Consultant - Youth Skills

British Council

Greater London

On-site

GBP 29,000 - 36,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Generous pension

Job summary

The British Council is seeking a Consultant on an indefinite basis to support the pursuit, design, delivery and evaluation of NFE projects globally. You will provide operational support, contract management, and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.

You will oversee small to mid-size projects, contribute to Youth Connect and global NFE activities, and may have line management responsibilities for Assistant Consultants, working with the central NFE team in London and

Qualifications

Interest and/or experience in international development, non-formal education, youth and civil society.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of project management, including client-funded or partnership projects.
Strong communication skills, including summarising and presenting information for different audiences.
Experience with compliance with internal and external procedures and standards, including financial policies, contracts management and systems.

Responsibilities

Manage resources within own nominated team to ensure work is efficient and high quality.
Use digital platforms to improve efficiency, impact and quality of project delivery.
Incorporate actions to address equality, diversity and inclusion priorities in programme design and delivery.
Set workplans for small team members and monitor performance targets.
Support business development and proposal teams to develop bids and ensure compliance.

Skills

International development experience

Non-formal education experience

Strong communication skills

Compliance with procedures

Job description

We are looking for a Consultant to join the team on an indefinite basis.

You will support the pursuit, design, delivery and evaluation of projects and programmes across the Non-formal Education (NFE) portfolio by providing high-quality operational support, project and contract management, and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.

You will be responsible for one or a number of small-size projects with a focus on contributing to successful delivery of Youth Connect, our global programme, business development and overall functioning of global NFE team. The role will work closely with the central NFE team to support several areas of work and it’d likely to have line management responsibilities for Assistant Consultant/s.

Accountabilities are, but not limited to:

Operational Delivery

Manages resources within own nominated team to ensure that work is carried out efficiently and effectively, such as agreeing on priorities and resolving day-to-day operating resource issues, to ensure high quality, consistent and efficient services are delivered
Uses digital platforms and technological advancements to improve efficiency, impact and quality of project delivery
Incorporates specific actions to address equality, diversity and inclusion priorities in programme design and delivery

Leadership & management

Sets and oversees delivery of the workplan for a small-sized team of Assistant Consultants holding them to account for achieving agreed performance targets that are aligned to wider regional/SBU priorities and goals. Time horizons are likely to be monthly – quarterly.
Plans and prioritises own work activities to ensure effective delivery of diverse responsibilities and deliverables over a quarterly to annual time period

Business Development

Supports building and managing client/partner relationships and new strategic, income-generating opportunities which contribute to agreed financial and impact targets
Provides support to proposal teams to develop high-quality bids/proposals.
Ensures internal and client compliance, including legal, finance, procurement, contract management and reporting

Relationship & Stakeholder Management

Maintains relationships with stakeholders, external consultants, clients and partners in the UK and internationally to promote cultural relations and collaborative activities and to support the achievement of agreed commercial and impact targets
Manages network of associate advisors, consultants and organisations.
Uses standardised processes to monitor team/unit compliance with agreed corporate risk management procedures relevant to service delivery (e.g. EDI, safeguarding, anti-racism, security policies, financial protocols, anti-fraud measures, cyber security) to protect the interests of the British Council and its customers at all times. Highlights to senior managers any instances of non-compliance

Analysis & reporting

Ensures data collection on project/programme delivery that supports accountability, decision-making and learning including on EDI issues
Presents complex information clearly, using an appropriate combination of written, graphical and financial data/analysis, to enable evidence-based operational decision-making and planning

Commercial and/or financial management

Directly plans and controls specific cost variables (rather than the total budget) to meet established targets, ensuring compliance with all relevant corporate financial systems and processes
Provides financial management support to the global and project teams

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Actively contributes to an inclusive and anti-racist organisational culture, being aware of your own biases, and taking action to mitigate against these. Ensuring people feel valued and are treated equitably, with support for people’s well-being and mental health.
Understands the British Council’s approach to equality, diversity and inclusion and how it applies to your role, making time for learning and development relating to EDI and anti-racism.

Qualifications & Experience:

Interest and/or experience in international development, non-formal education, youth, civil society and related areas
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of project management, particularly client-funded and/or partnership projects (including digital delivery)
Strong communication skills, including the ability to summarise and present information for different audiences
Good experience in compliance with internal and external procedures and standards, including financial policies, contracts management and systems
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to British Council’s approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and anti-racism.

Department: NFE, Education - Cultural Engagement.

Contract type: Indefinite.

Pay band: 7

Salary: From £32,381 plus £3,300 London Market Allowance if you are based in the London area only.