E+ Training & Cooperation Activities Manager

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom British Council 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.

The Department for Education has announced that the British Council is set to take on the role of National Agency for Erasmus+.

In December the UK and EU arrived at a political agreement that the UK would rejoin the Erasmus+ scheme in 2027. That agreement has now been legally formalised under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

The British Council has a longstanding commitment to supporting international exchange. It was a lead partner in the Erasmus+ UK National Agency from 2014-20, where Erasmus+ made a significant contribution to the UK's cultural relations activities, funding 8,091 projects, engaging 583,757 UK participants, and awarding around €1.1 billion to UK organisations.

Job Title: E+ Training & Cooperation Activities Manager

Pay Band: 7

Salary: £32,381 gross per annum
Contract Duration: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract with possibility of extension
Location: Cardiff, London, Edinburg, Belfast & Manchester - Hybrid Office Locations
Right to Work Requirements: Current right to work in the UK. The British Council is not able to support or sponsor work visa applications.
Closing Date: Applications will close on Tuesday 1st September 2026

We are operating on the basis that any offer is made pending client confirmation of funds.

Role Purpose

The Training & Cooperation Activities Manager is responsible for the design, coordination, and delivery of Training and Cooperation Activities (TCA) under Erasmus+ and supporting any network activities as appropriate. Reporting to the Senior Training & Cooperation Activities Manager, the role ensures that activities are effectively planned and implemented to improve programme quality, strengthen participation, and support collaboration between organisations and stakeholders.

The role translates strategic priorities into high-quality, deliverable activity plans, ensuring that training, thematic events, networking activities, and evaluation exercises are aligned with programme objectives and European Commission priorities. It ensures that activities are well-designed, participant-focused, and deliver clear value in terms of learning, capacity-building, and partnership development.

The postholder leads the end-to-end management of assigned TCA and network activities, including planning, delivery, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation. The role ensures that activities are delivered efficiently and in line with programme rules, contributing to improved accessibility, participation, and overall effectiveness of programme delivery.

Working closely with the Senior Manager, peers, and internal teams, the role supports continuous improvement by using feedback, data, and evaluation insights to refine activity design and delivery, while ensuring compliance with funding, governance, and data protection

requirements.

Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:

Activity Design & Delivery

• Design and deliver TCA and networking activities aligned to strategic priorities and programme objectives
• Develop detailed plans for activities including scope, format, participants, and outcomes
• Ensure activities are inclusive, accessible, and deliver strong participant experience
• Manage delivery of activities from planning through to completion

Portfolio Contribution

• Contribute to the development and delivery of the wider TCA and network portfolio
• Ensure activities complement broader programme delivery and priorities

Contribute to prioritisation and balancing of national and transnational activities in line with programme objectives and available resources.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including:
  • Delivery partners and beneficiaries
  • External organisations and networks
  • European and National Agency counterparts
• Support collaboration and networking opportunities through activities

Quality & Evaluation

• Ensure high standards of quality across all activities
• Design and implement evaluation approaches to assess impact and outcomes
• Analyse feedback and data to inform future activity design and continuous improvement
• Contribute to learning, dissemination, and sharing of good practice

Operational Delivery & Compliance

• Ensure activities are delivered in line with Erasmus+ and requirements
• Manage budgets, logistics, and timelines for assigned activities
• Ensure documentation and reporting requirements are met
• Maintain appropriate audit trails and evidence in line with European Commission requirements
• Support compliance with data protection and governance requirements

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve activity design, delivery, and processes
• Contribute to implementing improvements across the TCA and networking function
• Support innovation in delivery approaches and formats

Integration & Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with internal teams (Quality Assurance, Programme Support, Policy, Digital, Finance)
• Ensure activities are aligned with wider programme delivery and support functions
• Contribute to maximising synergies between TCA and network activities

Team Leadership

• Line manage and support a Programme Support Officer
• Allocate work, provide guidance, and ensure high-quality outputs
• Support development of capability in operational delivery and support

Requirements of the role

Role Specific Skills:

• Strong ability to design and deliver training, networking, or stakeholder activities
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Ability to engage and manage diverse stakeholders
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into practical delivery
• Strong evaluation and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and focus on quality and compliance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Role Specific Knowledge and Experience:

Minimum/essential

• Experience delivering training, events, or stakeholder engagement activities
• Experience managing projects or programmes in a structured environment
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders or partners
• Experience using feedback and data to improve delivery
• Experience managing operational delivery, timelines, and budgets
• Experience line managing or supporting staff

Desirable

• Experience in Erasmus+ or European Solidarity Corps programmes
• Knowledge of European education, youth, or skills policy
• Experience delivering transnational or international activities
• Experience in evaluatio