Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator
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Job Description
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.
Project Coordinator
The Role:
This role supports the Cultural Engagement team in the implementation of programmes and contracts in compliance with British Council policies and procedures including financial administration reporting and data collection evaluation operational project delivery and managing relations with delivery partners.
Accountabilities:
Project Management:
- Oversees data entry analysis reporting and ensures compliance with internal policies and donor requirements.
- Manages events training procurement financial administration and partner coordination.
- Ensures adherence to EU/Erasmus regulations supports diversity plans and maintains communication with donors and consortium partners.
Financial Support:
- Assists in budgeting forecasting and reporting; manages smaller budgets and maintains accurate financial records per audit standards.
- Ensures timely vendor payments via SAP (FABS) maintains vendor relations and adheres to British Council and external financial policies.
Relationship and Stakeholder Management:
- Supports the management of relationships with clients/partners/stakeholders
- Manages relationship with vendors and suppliers and holds them to account for delivering services.
Managing self and others:
- Holds vendors and suppliers to account for delivering services.
- Has the ability to work independently and manage workload against project deadlines
Equality Inclusion & Diversity (EDI):
- Applies British Councils EDI principles engages in anti-racism learning mitigates bias and fosters equity well-being and mental health support.
Role specific skills:
- Analyses and examines project data and performance reporting on progress and recommending corrective action as needed)
- Account and Partnership management - 1 (Supports account management; able to research business issues and contacts in stakeholder and potential partner organisations to support account management and business development).
- Language English and Polish
Role specific knowledge and experience:
Essential:
- Administrative and financial administration and reporting experience.
- Experience of working with external partners and stakeholders.
Desirable:
- Experience of working with young people in the formal or non-formal youth sector.
- Experience of creating social media content
- Experience of conducting desk research
Education: Graduate
Closing Date: Applications will close at 23:59 IST/19:29 UK Time on Wednesday 6 August 2025
You must have the legal right to work in Poland at the time of application.
Important Information:
Department:Education (International Ops - country & regional reporting lines)
Contract Type:Fixed Term Contract (1 year)
Pay Band:4
Country/Location:Warsaw Poland
Starting Monthly Salary:PLN 6150
Requirements:
Please note that candidates must have the pre-existing legal right to work in Poland
Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided.
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 service. This 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 Statement
We are committed to equality diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
Safeguarding Statement
The British Council is committed 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 in line with legal requirements and with the British Councils Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application please email
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
