Education Project Manager

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. You are part of our organisation in over 200 countries and territories and where we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. We connect. We inspire. Role Purpose Contributes to delivery of the country Education portfolio including British Council global programmes - student mobility, tertiary education partnerships, and client-funded programmes. Ensures high quality delivery of projects and programmes from start to finish including managing the contract or project plan, managing external or internal stakeholders, successfully achieving reporting and meeting compliance standards. Role Accountabilities Relationship & Stakeholder Management * Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, suppliers, and stakeholders across the education sector. * Manage delivery partners and service providers, ensuring quality outcomes and contractual compliance. * Develop effective internal and external networks that support programme success. Commercial & Financial Management * Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities. * Monitor project expenditure, commitments, purchase orders, and financial performance against plan. * Ensure accurate financial records and compliance with organisational policies and procedures. * Lead programme and client reporting, ensuring submissions are timely, accurate, and high quality. * Work closely with finance and programme teams to identify variances and implement corrective actions. Project Management * Contribute to the development and delivery of project management plans. * Identify project risks and support the implementation of mitigation strategies. * Manage procurement, contracting, compliance, and reporting requirements. * Oversee data management processes, ensuring accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting. * Coordinate grant management activities and ensure high-quality reporting from consultants, partners, and grant recipients. * Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities to demonstrate programme impact. Business Development * Support the development of competitive proposals and funding applications. * Ensure Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) principles are embedded within programme design and proposals. * Work with business support teams to develop accurate project budgets and costings. * Ensure timely communication and reporting for externally funded programmes and grants. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) * Champion an inclusive, equitable, and anti-racist culture. * Embed EDI principles across education programme delivery and operations. * Promote gender equality, disability inclusion, and social inclusion through programme design and implementation. * Support a workplace culture where wellbeing, respect, and belonging are valued. Knowledge and Experience Education: Essential/Minimum: Degree and/or equivalent experience Professional Qualification and Certification Project management or equivalent qualification or equivalent work experience Experience Essentials: * Experience of managing projects from start to finish and familiarity with project life-cycles. * Understanding of procurement, evaluation and reporting requirements of projects. * Proven experience of managing project finances. * Experience of managing stakeholders * Project management qualification desirable. * More than 2 years working in project or programme management. * Experience of using technology n project delivery. * Good understanding and experience of supporting monitoring and evaluation Desirable * Experience and understanding of tertiary education sector * Project management qualification Important Information * Language requirements: The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required. * Pay Band: Grade 6 * Department: Cultural Engagement * Contract type: FTC * Working location: Egypt * Proof of Identity requirements/right to work in country: Candidates should ensure they have the pre-existing legal right to live and work in the country where the role is based. Relocation assistance is not provided. * Closing Date of Applications: * 7 Sep 2026 (23:59 IST/ 21:29 EEST) 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