Head of UK-NG Season of Culture

Lagos,Nigeria💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-08 → 2026-09-23

Core

Lead the implementation and delivery of the UK/Nigeria Season of Culture, a bilateral cultural relations programme connecting arts, education, and research sectors between the UK and Nigeria.

Role type

Senior programme lead (cultural relations)

Builds

Bilateral cultural exchange initiatives, professional development networks, and cross-sector partnerships

Domain

International cultural relations, arts, and education

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Programme management, stakeholder management, business development, data collection and dissemination, equality diversity and inclusion (EDI) mainstreaming

Preferred skills

Experience in bilateral cultural programmes, knowledge of UK-Nigeria diplomatic frameworks

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of UK/Nigeria Season activities across Nigeria and the UK; manage internal and external stakeholder communications; ensure compliance with British Council policies and project delivery standards; champion EDI within the programme; coordinate with government partners and commercial funders

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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About britishcouncil

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections, and engendering trust.