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Erasmus+ Partner Finder

Location

Belfast, UK / Edinburgh, UK (Hybrid)

About the British Council

The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. Through arts and culture, education and the English language, we create opportunities and strengthen relationships across borders.

Erasmus+ Statement

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

Following the UK's return to Erasmus+, the British Council will deliver the programme across the UK on behalf of the Department for Education and the European Commission. We are recruiting talented individuals who are passionate about international collaboration and helping organisations access life-changing opportunities through Erasmus+.

Role Summary

Job Title: Erasmus+ Partner Finder
Pay Band: Grade 7 / Pay Band F
Salary: £30,839 per annum
Location: Belfast or Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Fixed-term, Full-time
Closing Date: Two weeks from advertisement

About the Role

The Partner Finder sits within the dedicated Erasmus+ Partner-Finding Team and plays a key role in helping organisations across the UK identify, engage and build relationships with suitable European partners.

Working under the guidance of the Senior Partner Finder, you will provide tailored advice and practical support to organisations across all four UK nations and multiple education, training, youth and sport sectors. You will help organisations establish sustainable international partnerships, increasing participation and supporting successful Erasmus+ projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored partner-finding advice and practical support to organisations.

• Identify and engage suitable European partner organisations.

• Facilitate introductions, matchmaking activities and relationship building.

• Support organisations in developing balanced and sustainable partnerships.

• Work collaboratively across all Erasmus+ sectors and UK nations.

• Collaborate with Accreditation colleagues, Sector Leads and Ambassador networks.

• Engage with European National Agencies and partner-finding networks.

• Promote and support the use of Erasmus+ online partner-finding platforms.

• Capture and analyse partner-finding activity and performance data.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of partner-finding services and resources.

Essential Skills & Experience

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience building and managing stakeholder relationships.

• Strong communication and influencing skills.

• Experience providing advice, guidance or brokerage services.

• Excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation skills.

• Analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and recommend solutions.

• Experience managing multiple priorities within a customer-focused environment.

• Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Confidence using digital platforms, databases and online collaboration tools.

• Ability to work independently while contributing to wider team objectives.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Erasmus+ programme.

• Experience working with European partners or National Agencies.

• Experience within education, training, youth or sport sectors.

• Understanding of international partnership development.

What We Offer

• Salary of £30,839 per annum

• Hybrid working

• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate

• Opportunities for professional development

• A collaborative and inclusive working environment

• The opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of Erasmus+ across the UK

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 Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email askhr@britishcouncil.org