Workforce Resourcing Coordinator

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. Role Purpose Drive the effective planning, deployment, and coordination of workforce resources to support Teaching and Exams delivery. This role manages the contracting, scheduling, readiness, and availability of Venue Staff, Examiners, Teaching Assistants, and Teachers, while collaborating with delivery, academic, and workforce teams to ensure seamless operations, accurate workforce data, and an excellent delivery experience. Main Accountabilities Lead the effective coordination of workforce resources to support Teaching and Exams delivery, including the contracting, onboarding, scheduling, deployment, and performance monitoring of Venue Staff, Examiners, and Teaching Assistants. Support teacher contracting and scheduling in partnership with Academic and Delivery teams, while maintaining accurate workforce data to ensure operational readiness, compliance, deployment, and timely payments. Work closely with centralised and outsourced teams to coordinate scheduling, vetting, contracting, payroll processes, and workforce administration, ensuring efficient resource utilisation and cost-effective delivery. Act as a key point of contact for workforce-related queries, providing clear guidance on onboarding, scheduling, and compliance requirements. Ensure all safeguarding, security, right-to-work, training, and vetting requirements are completed before deployment and that workforce records remain audit-ready. Collaborate with Delivery, Academic, HR, Finance, Planning and Registration teams to maintain high standards of exam security and teaching quality. Support workforce induction, training, communication, and temporary team management, while championing quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. Qualifications & Skills Essential * Experience coordinating secure, regulated service delivery (e.g. exams, logistics, events) * Understanding of compliance, safeguarding or screening requirements * Strong process management and organisational skills * Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced delivery environment * Experience supervising staff or contractors. * Degree or equivalent experience. * The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required Desirable * Knowledge of Teaching or Exams operations * Experience working with shared services / outsourced delivery teams * Lean Six Sigma qualification Important Information * Job Grade: 4/H * Job Location: Romania * Gross Salary: 6500 - 8500 RON * Closing date: 11 September 2026 This role is only open for candidates who have the legal right to live and work in the job location 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