Take on the role of Arts Programme Manager at British Council Nigeria, leading the execution of the organisation's arts and culture initiatives across the country. The British Council is a distinguished UK charity and public body that promotes cultural exchange and educational advancement worldwide, including Nigeria.
In this position, you will oversee the daily management of multiple arts and culture projects, ensuring they align with established objectives, timelines, and budgets. Your efforts will include translating strategic frameworks into actionable operational plans and spearheading key programme components like the UK–Nigeria Season of Culture 2028. You will monitor project progress, mitigate risks, and ensure thorough programme closures that feed into future designs.
Ideal candidates bring over three years of experience managing arts and culture programmes in Nigeria, possess strong project leadership abilities, and understand compliance within structured funding environments. You will manage diverse teams across locations such as Abuja and Lagos, driving collaboration and high performance within a hybrid work setting. Your role demands excellent communication, financial management, and digital literacy skills.
This position is vital to Nigeria's cultural development and the British Council's mission to promote creative exchange. Nigeria's dynamic arts sector benefits from partnerships and programmes that this role actively supports, enhancing cross-cultural ties and cultural economy growth.
The role offers a competitive annual gross salary of approximately NGN 30.4 million and a chance to contribute to landmark cultural projects in Nigeria. Successful incumbents often advance to senior cultural management or international programme leadership roles.
To stand out, highlight your experience managing multi-partner arts projects, your ability to deliver measurable impact, and your fluency in handling compliance and financial controls. Demonstrating familiarity with Nigerian and UK cultural sectors and a track record of securing funding will strengthen your application.
Apply for the Arts Programme Manager role before 25 June 2026 to join British Council Nigeria in shaping cultural relations and fostering vibrant artistic collaborations.
