Freelance Data Entry Consultant

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Freelance Data Entry Consultant

The Role:
 

Provide accurate, timely and consistent data entry and administrative support to enable the effective operational delivery, monitoring and reporting of Ceibal en Inglés classes, in line with British Council standards and procedures.

Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:  

Data entry and programme support

• Enter class, attendance and teaching activity data into agreed systems in accordance with established procedures and timelines.
• Record information related to scheduled, cancelled and rescheduled classes as instructed by operations teams.
• Follow data entry guidelines and instructions to ensure consistency across records.
  Flag missing, unclear or inconsistent information to relevant team members for follow-up, without undertaking validation or corrective action.
• Support operations team by responding to routine data-related requests within agreed timeframes.
• Adhere to British Council policies on data protection, confidentiality and information security.
• Use British Council and Ceibal systems and tools responsibly and in line with training received.

Requirements of the role:

• Proven experience in administrative or data entry roles.
• Experience using digital platforms, information systems and standard office technology as a basic user.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established procedures with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience working independently and managing routine tasks within agreed deadlines.
• Awareness of data protection, confidentiality and responsible handling of information.
• Completed secondary education (or equivalent).

Desirable:

• Experience supporting educational or training programmes.
• Experience working in academic or operational environments, such as language programmes or remote learning contexts.
• Post-secondary studies or training in administration, education or related fields.

Closing Date:  Applications will close at 23:59 on 7 April 2026 South Africa Time / 21:59 UK Time

You must have the legal right to work in the country at the time of application.

Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided. 

Important Information:

Department: English and School Education

Contract Duration: Fixed term contract ending December 2026

Hourly rate: ARS 8000 

Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina (fully remote)

***We request that applications be submitted in English

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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 Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

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