The British Council has announced new career opportunities for professionals interested in project management, human resources, and payroll operations. The available vacancies are based in Nairobi, Kenya, with some positions supporting regional operations across multiple locations.
The openings are offered under hybrid working arrangements, reflecting the organization’s flexible work approach that combines remote and office-based operations. The positions provide opportunities for professionals seeking to work within an international organization involved in education, society programs, workforce operations, and people management.
The advertised vacancies include roles in project management, people solutions consulting, and payroll accounting. These positions are expected to support operational delivery, employee services, and program implementation across different departments.
The British Council continues to play a significant role globally in promoting education, cultural exchange, English language programs, arts, and social impact initiatives. Through its projects and partnerships, the organization works with governments, institutions, communities, and development stakeholders in various countries, including Kenya.
The following positions are currently open for applications:
- Project Manager Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation
Location: Nairobi, Kenya + 1 more
Category: Education and Society
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Posted: 12 Days Ago
The Project Manager Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation position falls under the Education and Society division. The role is expected to support initiatives focused on expanding digital participation, promoting inclusion, and supporting skills development programs.
The successful candidate may be involved in coordinating projects that contribute to digital literacy, access to technology, and inclusive participation within communities and institutions. The position may also require collaboration with stakeholders, development partners, educational institutions, and program teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinating project implementation activities
- Supporting planning and execution of digital participation initiatives
- Monitoring project timelines and deliverables
- Engaging with internal and external stakeholders
- Supporting reporting and documentation processes
- Tracking project progress and operational activities
- Assisting with project communication and coordination
- Supporting inclusive participation strategies within digital programs
- Managing operational project schedules and workflows
- Supporting collaboration across departments and project teams
The role may suit professionals with experience in project coordination, program management, stakeholder engagement, or education and society initiatives.
The hybrid arrangement allows flexibility between remote work and office collaboration depending on operational requirements.
- People Solutions Consultant MEA
Location: Nairobi, Kenya + 2 more
Category: Human Resources
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Posted: 6 Days Ago
The British Council is also recruiting for the People Solutions Consultant MEA position under the Human Resources function. The role supports people operations and employee-related services across the Middle East and Africa region.
The successful candidate may work closely with employees, managers, and HR teams to support operational HR processes, employee experience initiatives, and workforce-related services.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting employee relations and HR service delivery
- Coordinating people operations activities
- Assisting employees with HR-related support
- Supporting workforce management processes
- Collaborating with managers on employee matters
- Supporting policy implementation and HR operations
- Maintaining HR records and documentation
- Assisting with employee engagement initiatives
- Supporting communication between HR teams and employees
- Contributing to operational efficiency within people services
The position may involve collaboration with regional and international teams to ensure effective HR support and consistent people solutions delivery.
The hybrid work model allows employees to work both remotely and within office environments as required.
- Payroll Accountant
Location: Nairobi, Kenya + 2 more
Category: Human Resources
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Posted: 6 Days Ago
The Payroll Accountant role is focused on supporting payroll operations and payroll-related accounting activities within the organization.
The successful candidate may assist in payroll administration, payroll reporting, reconciliation activities, and coordination between finance and HR functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting payroll accounting activities
- Assisting with payroll reconciliations and financial records
- Supporting payroll processing and reporting
- Coordinating payroll-related documentation
- Assisting with payroll compliance and operational procedures
- Supporting payroll accuracy and data management
- Collaborating with finance and HR teams
- Assisting employees with payroll-related support
- Supporting payroll operational workflows
- Contributing to accurate payroll reporting and record management
The role may be suitable for professionals with experience in payroll operations, finance, accounting, or employee compensation management.
The hybrid work structure supports operational flexibility while maintaining coordination with internal teams.
About the British Council
British Council is an international organization focused on cultural relations and educational opportunities. The organization operates in multiple countries and works in areas such as:
- Education and learning
- English language programs
- Arts and cultural exchange
- Youth and community development
- Social impact initiatives
- Skills development
- International collaboration
- Workforce and inclusion programs
In Kenya and across Africa, the British Council partners with institutions, governments, and organizations to support education, innovation, cultural exchange, and youth empowerment initiatives.
Hybrid Work Opportunities
The advertised positions are listed as hybrid roles. Hybrid work arrangements allow employees to combine remote work with physical office attendance depending on operational schedules and organizational needs.
This model has become increasingly common in international organizations seeking to support flexibility while maintaining collaboration and productivity.
Career Opportunities in HR and Project Management
The available vacancies reflect growing demand for professionals capable of supporting workforce operations, payroll administration, employee services, and project implementation.
Project management professionals continue to play an important role in coordinating programs, managing stakeholders, monitoring implementation activities, and ensuring operational delivery.
Human resources and payroll professionals also remain essential in supporting employee experience, workforce operations, payroll processes, and administrative coordination.
Application Process
Interested candidates are expected to apply through the official British Council careers platform. Applicants are encouraged to review the full job descriptions and application details before submitting their applications.
Available Vacancies Summary
- Project Manager Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya + 1 more
- Category: Education and Society
- Hybrid Work Arrangement
- People Solutions Consultant MEA
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya + 2 more
- Category: Human Resources
- Hybrid Work Arrangement
- Payroll Accountant
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya + 2 more
- Category: Human Resources
- Hybrid Work Arrangement
Professionals seeking opportunities in project management, people operations, payroll accounting, and inclusive participation programs may consider applying for the advertised positions.
