E+ Training & Cooperation Activities 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.

The Department for Education has announced that the British Council is set to take on the role of National Agency for Erasmus+.

In December the UK and EU arrived at a political agreement that the UK would rejoin the Erasmus+ scheme in 2027. That agreement has now been legally formalised under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

The British Council has a longstanding commitment to supporting international exchange. It was a lead partner in the Erasmus+ UK National Agency from 2014-20, where Erasmus+ made a significant contribution to the UK's cultural relations activities, funding 8,091 projects, engaging 583,757 UK participants, and awarding around €1.1 billion to UK organisations.

Pay Band: 7

Salary: £32,381 gross per annum

Contract Duration: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract with possibility of extension

Location:

Cardiff, London, Edinburg, Belfast & Manchester - Hybrid Office Locations

Right to Work Requirements:
Current right to work in the UK. The British Council is not able to support or sponsor work visa applications.

Closing Date:
Applications will close on Tuesday 1st September 2026

We are operating on the basis that any offer is made pending client confirmation of funds.

The Training & Cooperation Activities Manager is responsible for the design, coordination, and delivery of Training and Cooperation Activities (TCA) under Erasmus+ and supporting any network activities as appropriate. Reporting to the Senior Training & Cooperation Activities Manager, the role ensures that activities are effectively planned and implemented to improve programme quality, strengthen participation, and support collaboration between organisations and stakeholders.

The role translates strategic priorities into high-quality, deliverable activity plans, ensuring that training, thematic events, networking activities, and evaluation exercises are aligned with programme objectives and European Commission priorities. It ensures that activities are well-designed, participant-focused, and deliver clear value in terms of learning, capacity-building, and partnership development.

The postholder leads the end-to-end management of assigned TCA and network activities, including planning, delivery, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation. The role ensures that activities are delivered efficiently and in line with programme rules, contributing to improved accessibility, participation, and overall effectiveness of programme delivery.

Working closely with the Senior Manager, peers, and internal teams, the role supports continuous improvement by using feedback, data, and evaluation insights to refine activity design and delivery, while ensuring compliance with funding, governance, and data protection requirements.

• Design and deliver TCA and networking activities aligned to strategic priorities and programme objectives
• Develop detailed plans for activities including scope, format, participants, and outcomes
• Ensure activities are inclusive, accessible, and deliver strong participant experience
• Manage delivery of activities from planning through to completion

• Contribute to the development and delivery of the wider TCA and network portfolio
• Ensure activities complement broader programme delivery and priorities
• Contribute to prioritisation and balancing of national and transnational activities in line with programme objectives and available resources.

• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including:
  • Delivery partners and beneficiaries
  • External organisations and networks
  • European and National Agency counterparts
• Support collaboration…