British Council is recruiting qualified professionals for multiple positions in Nigeria across its Cultural Engagement and Examinations divisions. The latest vacancies are available in Lagos, Abuja, and other locations nationwide, offering opportunities in programme management, research, higher education, non-formal education, alumni engagement, and examination services.
Below are the available British Council job vacancies and application details.
Venue Staff (Across Nigeria)
Company: British Council Trading Services (Nigeria) Limited | Location: Various locations across Nigeria | Job Type: Test Day/Examinations Staff | Salary: Not Specified | Application Closing Date: 18 August 2026
The British Council is recruiting Venue Staff (Invigilators) to support the successful delivery of examinations including IELTS, Cambridge English, Aptis, IGCSE, A Levels and other UK professional qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise examinations.
- Verify candidate identities.
- Monitor compliance with examination regulations.
- Support customer service during examinations.
- Maintain examination security.
- Complete examination records and reports.
Requirements
- Ability to work on examination days.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good communication skills.
- Willingness to attend training.
- Some roles may require travel.
How to Apply
Apply via the British Council Careers Portal:
https://careers.britishcouncil.org/careers/job/563705892560484
Research and Insight Manager (SSA/Americas)
Company: British Council | Location: Lagos/Abuja, Nigeria | Job Type: Fixed-term (2 years) | Department: Cultural Engagement | Experience: Research and evaluation experience | Salary: Not Specified | Application Closing Date: 11 August 2026
The British Council is recruiting a Research and Insight Manager (SSA/Americas) to manage research and evaluation insight across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Americas, helping transform evidence into strategic knowledge that supports organisational decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and curate research and evaluation insights.
- Collaborate with Research & Insight and Evaluation teams.
- Support country teams with research initiatives.
- Produce reports, policy briefs, newsletters and knowledge products.
- Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent the British Council at research events and conferences.
Requirements
- Degree or equivalent qualification.
- Experience writing research reports and generating insights.
- Experience engaging senior stakeholders and research partners.
- Strong knowledge management and communication skills.
- Excellent English communication skills.
How to Apply
Apply via the British Council Careers Portal:
https://careers.britishcouncil.org/careers/job/563705892519284
Head of Non-Formal Education (NFE)
Company: British Council | Location: Nigeria | Job Type: Fixed-term (2 years, renewable) | Department: Cultural Engagement | Salary: Not Specified | Application Closing Date: 11 August 2026
The Head of Non-Formal Education (NFE) will lead the British Council’s Non-Formal Education portfolio in Nigeria, overseeing programme strategy, business development, partnerships, and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Nigeria’s NFE strategy.
- Oversee programme implementation and evaluation.
- Drive business development and funding opportunities.
- Manage strategic partnerships.
- Ensure financial sustainability and compliance.
- Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).
Requirements
- Degree or equivalent experience.
- Project Management qualification.
- Strong programme leadership experience.
- Deep understanding of non-formal education.
How to Apply
Apply via the British Council Careers Portal:
https://careers.britishcouncil.org/careers/job/563705892507324
Higher Education (HE) Programme Manager
Company: British Council | Location: Nigeria | Job Type: Fixed-term (2 years) | Department: Cultural Engagement | Salary: Not Specified | Application Closing Date: 11 August 2026
The British Council seeks an HE Programme Manager to lead higher education strategy, student mobility programmes, partnerships, and externally funded projects across Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead tertiary education strategy.
- Manage higher education programmes.
- Build partnerships with universities and government.
- Oversee programme delivery and monitoring.
- Support business development and funding opportunities.
- Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Experience managing externally funded programmes.
- Knowledge of Nigerian and UK higher education sectors.
- Experience with monitoring and evaluation.
How to Apply
Apply via the British Council Careers Portal:
https://careers.britishcouncil.org/careers/job/563705892507393
Project Manager – Higher Education
Company: British Council | Location: Nigeria | Job Type: Fixed-term (2 years) | Department: Cultural Engagement | Experience: 2+ years | Salary: Not Specified | Application Closing Date: 11 August 2026
The Project Manager – Higher Education will oversee project implementation, stakeholder engagement, procurement, financial management, monitoring, and reporting for higher education programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage education projects from initiation to completion.
- Coordinate stakeholders and suppliers.
- Monitor project budgets.
- Support procurement and contract management.
- Prepare programme reports.
- Ensure compliance with British Council standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- More than two years’ project management experience.
- Financial management experience.
- Project management qualification is an advantage.
How to Apply
Apply via the British Council Careers Portal:
https://careers.britishcouncil.org/careers/job/563705892507386
Non-Formal Education (NFE) Programme Manager
Company: British Council | Location: Abuja, Nigeria | Job Type: Fixed-term (2 years) | Department: Education | Salary: Not Specified | Application Closing Date: 11 August 2026
The NFE Programme Manager will support the planning, implementation and growth of the British Council’s Non-Formal Education portfolio, including Youth Connect and partner-funded programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver NFE programmes.
- Support strategic planning.
- Build partnerships.
- Manage programme budgets.
- Oversee monitoring and evaluation.
- Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Experience delivering donor-funded programmes.
- Knowledge of youth and skills development.
- Stakeholder engagement experience.
How to Apply
Apply via the British Council Careers Portal:
https://careers.britishcouncil.org/careers/job/563705892507297
Programme Manager – Student Journey & Alumni Engagement
Company: British Council | Location: Lagos/Abuja, Nigeria | Job Type: Fixed-term (2 years) | Department: Education | Salary: Not Specified | Application Closing Date: 11 August 2026
The British Council is hiring a Programme Manager – Student Journey & Alumni Engagement to oversee Alumni UK, Study UK and international student mobility initiatives through stakeholder engagement, events, communications and alumni network development.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate Alumni UK and Study UK programmes.
- Build alumni communities.
- Manage stakeholder engagement.
- Organise events and webinars.
- Support communications campaigns.
- Monitor programme performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Experience in education or alumni engagement.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with CRM and digital engagement platforms.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
How to Apply
Apply via the British Council Careers Portal:
https://careers.britishcouncil.org/careers/job/563705892507295
Application Closing Date (all fixed-term roles): 11 August 2026 (except Venue Staff, which closes on 18 August 2026).