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.

Role Purpose

Supports the Arts & Culture programme team in delivering Arts & Culture programmes and contracts in line with British Council policies and procedures. The role covers financial administration, reporting, data collection, evaluation, project delivery and managing relationships with delivery partners.

Role Context

Cultural Engagement (CE) is one of two global strategic departments within the British Council, bringing together Arts, Education, English & School Education and research. With approximately 1000 staff globally and income of £200 million in 2024/25,



CE delivers impact through research and insight, sector engagement, policy dialogue and a mixed portfolio of commercial and Grant and Partnership Funded (GPF) work.

The Arts portfolio is delivered through two global programmes:

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Art in Action – connects UK and international artists and creative organisations, supports innovative collaborations and access to new markets and audiences, and enables creatives to address general challenges and amplify under-represented voices.

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Creative Growth – supports inclusive and sustainable economic growth and innovation through advocacy, sector development and showcase programmes for the creative and cultural industries.

In Mexico, the British Council works to strengthen UK–Mexico relations through education, arts and culture, and English language. Cultural Engagement focuses on English and School Education, Higher Education partnerships and internationalisation, and Arts and Creativ

📌 Arts Project Officer (México)
🏢 British Council
📍 México