Head of UK-China Season
Core
Leads delivery of the UK–China Season, overseeing arts and cultural engagement strands to strengthen UK–China cultural relationships and deepen people-to-people connections.
Role type
Senior Programme Manager (Cultural Diplomacy)
Builds
Integrated cultural programmes across visual arts, performing arts, architecture, design, and creative economy.
Domain
Cultural diplomacy / International relations
Required skills
Strategic planning, financial management, risk management, stakeholder engagement, communications, governance, compliance, multi-country programme leadership
Preferred skills
Cross-border environment experience, consortium delivery, M&E frameworks, presenting to international audiences, managing multiple regulatory systems
Technologies
British Council systems
Responsibilities
Lead strategic planning and financial management, ensure procurement and grant compliance, build relationships with government and funders, align delivery across Mainland China and Hong Kong, manage communications and large-scale cultural programmes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC