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British Council is seeking an Operations Support Executive to deliver efficient and compliant HR and payroll operations. You will provide expert administrative support across the People function, manage payroll and pre-payroll processes, and ensure accuracy and legal compliance.
The role collaborates with internal stakeholders, MSPs and vendors, supporting HR operations across the UK and multiple countries.
As a valued employee of the British Council, you already help us deliver our mission to support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For over 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.
We work with people in over 150 countries and reach over 700 million people.
We connect. We inspire.
The Operations Support Executive is responsible for delivering efficient and compliant HR and payroll operations, providing expert administrative support across the People function. The role manages payroll and pre-payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance with employment legislation and HMRC requirements, and effective collaboration with internal stakeholders, managed service providers, and payroll vendors. The position supports HR operations across the UK and multiple countries, overseeing both outsourced and in-house services while contributing to continuous process improvement and the delivery of high-quality People services across the organisation.