Programme Manager Arts Western Balkans

British Council • , AL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity. Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. We connect. We inspire. This role will deliver impactful Arts programmes that foster creativity, cultural exchange, and sector growth through the global Arts portfolio. It involves building and managing strategic partnerships, collaborating across international networks, and supporting high-quality programme delivery that creates meaningful cultural impact and strengthens connections across the global arts community.

Requirements

• Degree and/or equivalent experience
• Project management or equivalent qualification or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in at least one arts or creative industries sector within the country.
• Understanding of national arts or creative industry projects.
• Written and verbal proficiency in Albanian and English or proficiency in one of the Western Balkans languages is desirable
• Candidates should ensure they have the pre-existing legal right to live and work in the country where the role is based.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of current arts trends and practices in the UK.
• Understanding of international arts projects.

Responsibilities

• Applying local arts sector insight to deliver impactful Arts programmes.
• Identifying opportunities for collaboration between UK and in-country arts sectors.
• Providing specialist input to ensure relevant and high-quality programme delivery.
• Managing Arts activities while embedding EDI and anti-racist practices.
• Supporting country arts portfolio planning and strategic alignment.
• Using digital approaches to enhance impact and sustainability.
• Building strong relationships across the arts and cultural sectors.
• Maintaining diverse networks to strengthen collaboration and insight.
• Promoting the UK arts and creative industries sector.
• Showcasing programme impact and the British Council’s value proposition.
• Managing finances, contracts, procurement, grants and reporting.
• Delivering project plans and ensuring accountability for agreed outcomes.

Benefits

• Employment with the British Council is subject to satisfactory background checks, both before appointment and periodically during employment, as required.
• The nature and level of checks will depend on the role and applicable local laws.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree