Arts Coordinator

Overview

Supports the Arts & Culture programme team in implementing Arts & Culture programmes and contracts in line with British Council policies, covering financial administration, reporting, data collection, evaluation, operational delivery and partner relations.

What you'll do

• Manage programme data, including timely data entry, quality assurance, basic monitoring analysis and progress reporting for funders.
• Support compliance activities including due diligence, records management, data collection and storage.
• Manage grants administration, selection and evaluation, and procurement processes.
• Coordinate events and training components within programmes.
• Support the Project/Programme Manager with diversity mainstreaming action plans.
• Manage relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders at the appropriate level.
• Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring they deliver agreed services effectively.
• Support project financial planning, budget expenditure and forecasting, including management of smaller budgets.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in line with audit requirements.
• Ensure vendor payments are processed on time and in accordance with FABS/SAP Finance guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with British Council financial policies and procedures and relevant funder/partner requirements.
• Hold vendors and suppliers accountable for effective service delivery.
• Work independently and manage workload effectively against project deadlines.
• Contribute to an inclusive and anti-racist culture where people feel valued and treated equitably.
• Apply the British Council's EDI approach and support learning and development around EDI and anti-racism.

What you'll need

• Degree and/or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in an Arts-related area.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English.

Nice to have

• Experience of working in a supporting role on programmes or contracts.
• Experience in administrative and financial administration and reporting.
• Good understanding of basic monitoring and evaluation concepts and their importance to effective project management.
• Experience of working with external partners and stakeholders.

Details

• Location: India.
• Contract type: Indefinite contract (IDC). Pay band 4.
• Working from the office is expected at least 3 days a week.
• Regular domestic and international travel, plus attendance at evening and weekend arts sector events.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in India; visa sponsorship, immigration support and relocation assistance are not provided.
• Closing date: 29 October 2026, 11:59 IST.