Country Director Wales
Core
Lead British Council operations in Wales, building connections and trust between the UK and global partners through education, arts, and culture.
Role type
Senior Country Director (Public Diplomacy & Cultural Relations)
Builds
Cultural relations impact, strategic partnerships, and organizational growth in Wales
Domain
Public diplomacy, international cultural relations, education, and arts
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning, stakeholder management, public relations, partnership development, team leadership, insight generation, financial sustainability, network building
Preferred skills
Knowledge of devolved governance, experience in cultural/education sectors, change management
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver a 3-year country strategy and annual plans; secure partnership and contract opportunities; manage relationships with Welsh Government, Senedd, and sector leaders; lead the Wales team through organizational change; generate and share country insight to inform global strategies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight