Senior Consultant NFE Business Development

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

The role will support the implementation of the Non-Formal Education (NFE) strategy by driving business development, market positioning, partnership development and income generation.

You will lead and support proposal management, strengthen business development capabilities, maintain strategic networks and ensure effective pipeline management. Working collaboratively across Education, Cultural Engagement and Business Support Operations (BSO), you will help identify new opportunities and deliver against integrated income plan targets.

Role Accountabilities

Leadership and Management

- Advise and support the global Education team on new business opportunities, market analysis and business development.
- Work with the BSO Capacity Building Lead to strengthen business development skills through training, digital resources and guidance materials.
- Promote compliance with business development standards and support continuous improvement, lessons learned and knowledge management.

Strategy and Planning

- Analyse business performance, including income, impact, risks, trends, opportunities and resources, to support integrated income plan targets.
- Conduct market research and sector analysis to inform positioning and develop responses to market needs.

Relationship and Stakeholder Management

- Identify new client leads and develop diverse networks with clients, partners and external consultants.
- Build and maintain relationships to support existing programmes, new opportunities and business growth.
- Lead and advise on complex partnership negotiations.
- Collaborate with global NFE colleagues, Cultural Engagement teams, BSO, Country Directors, Key Account Leads, Marketing and Communications, country teams and corporate functions to support a One British Council approach.

Business Development and Proposal Management

- Lead proposal management for NFE opportunities, including State Aid, Non-State Aid, Grant, Partnership, Fundraising and full cost recovery contracts.
- Manage and develop the global and country pipeline in collaboration with BSO.
- Support colleagues with the tripartite approvals process, quality assurance and compliance with CE business development standards.
- Develop market positioning activity, including multi-sector narratives, campaigns and track record development.
- Support teams in preparing commercial project models (CPM) and provide guidance on contract negotiations.

Experience

Essential

- Proven experience and success in business development and partnerships within the Non-Formal Education sector, including leading successful proposals for a range of clients and donors.
- Experience working collaboratively with diverse teams across Cultural Engagement to develop and deliver innovative solutions.

Desirable

- Experience developing partnerships.
- Understanding of the Non-Formal Education sector, its context and key stakeholders.
- Experience in contract management.

Education

- Degree-level qualification or equivalent senior-level experience in Education, Arts or English and School Education sectors.

Professional Qualification and Certification

- Programme Management qualification.

Language

- Excellent written and spoken English.

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Important Information

Location: UK (Open to employees in all UK offices including employees already on homeworking contracts), Pakistan, Serbia

Contract Type: FTC (Renewable after 3 years)

Pay Band: PB 8

- Starting Annual Gross Salary (UK) : £40,179
- Starting Annual Gross Salary (Pakistan): PKR 910,3812
- Starting Annual Gross Salary (Serbia): EUR 3,450 (Monthly)

Closing Date: 5th Oct 23:59 IST

Right to Work: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the country where the role is based. Visa support is discretionary, and candidates should contact HR in the relevant country for further information.

Background Checks: Initial and continuing employment with the British Council is subject to an annual background check. The nature of the role will determine the checks required.

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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.

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