Programme Manager- Chevening Fellowships
Programme Manager- Chevening Fellowships
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We 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.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories we are on the ground in the more than 100 countries.
We connect. We inspire.
Programme Manager Chevening Fellowship.
Role Purpose:
This is a great opportunity to join the Chevening team. You will be a key member andmanage a Programme Officer as part of a small and busy team.
The team ensures that an excellent standard of service will be provided to fellows through the development and implementation of a robust framework for fellowship governance within the wider Chevening Programme.
In addition to these tasks the role also entails providing support and guidance to the international team for the marketing and future development of will work with theSenior Welfare and Immigration Officer to ensure timely provision of immigration guidance.
Youwill be required to work closely with the Programme Managers on continual policy and procedural development with a view to improving services and the efficiency of their delivery as well as holding some financial responsibility for fellowship engagement within the broader Chevening budget.
Accountabilities:
You will manage the development operation and efficient administration of Chevening Fellowships and to act as the first point of contact for a range of stakeholders including the fellows themselves universities partner organisations the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office and Embassies and High Commissions overseas as required to ensure the smooth running of the programme.
Along with this you will manage the workload and monitor the performance of the Programme Officer Fellowships to ensure that a consistently high level of service is provided to all fellows and UK universities to agreed timelines.
You will manage fellowship budgets with authority to approve payments within spend and others on compassionate or exceptional bases.
Design and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive fellow engagement strategy which includes: the running of the Annual Chevening Fellowships Dinner; inclusion in other Chevening events and networking opportunities throughout each fellowship; undertaking visits with the aim of enriching the fellow experience; and developing relations with universities and partners to increase the value and impact of the programme.
Lead on the production and distribution of various fellowship marketing materials working closely with the Strategic Communications Directorate.
Lead on communications and negotiations with external colleagues within the FCDO Scholarships Unit wider FCDO and with Embassies and High Commissions around the world. You will also provide support and guidance to relevant staff members on international strategy surrounding fellowships.
Requirements Of The Role:
- Knowledge of international higher education students.
- An understanding and demonstrable commitment to embedding the principles of equality diversity and inclusion into work projects.
- Strong planning and organisational skills Develops and reviews the implementation of annual plans for a work group or function taking account of business and customer requirements and reconciling competing demands.
- Managing accounts and partnerships (level 2): Works with stakeholders and partners. Communicates regularly with diverse stakeholders customers and/or partners to build mutual understanding and trust.
Important Information:
Department:Education & Society Cultural Engagement.
Contract type:Fixed Term Contract until 30th August 2026.
Contract Hours: Full time 36 hours per week Monday to Friday.
Pay band:7
Salary: 30.839 plus 3300 London Market Allowance.
(For candidates with exceptional skills knowledge and experience (specific to the role) the British Council may consider a moderate broadening of the advertised pay range).
Benefits Include but are not limited to:
32 days annual leave in addition to public holidays
3 days volunteering leave
Career average defined benefit pension scheme
Location:London Only UK.
Closing Date: 11th Mayat 23:59 UK time.
Please note that candidates must have the preexisting legal right to work in the UK.
Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided.
Interviews will be held on 29th & 30th May 2025.
British Council supports working in new ways such as hybrid working subject to full approval by line management and conditional upon our ability to provide the appropriate level of may not be appropriate for all roles but can be explored at interview
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion(EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups in particular but not exclusively on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
The British Council iscommitted 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; these will include qualification checks reference checks identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Councils Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Grant
