- Company: British Council
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria
- Job type: Internship
About the role
The British Council is looking for an Arts Intern to join the team in Lagos. This is a 12-month fixed-term internship designed for recent graduates who want to build practical experience in arts administration and programme coordination. You will work alongside the Arts team to support the delivery of cultural projects and events in Nigeria.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the coordination of arts projects, programmes, and events, including maintaining schedules and project records.
- Manage application and participant information, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
- Support event planning and logistics, such as coordinating venues, travel, and suppliers.
- Handle routine correspondence and follow-ups with colleagues, artists, and partners.
- Collect and validate programme information for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
- Help prepare digital content, update content calendars, and create basic visual materials.
- Maintain programme files and records in line with data protection and safeguarding procedures.
Requirements
- A graduate-level qualification, with graduation within the last two years.
- Experience supporting projects, programmes, events, or administrative activities.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records using spreadsheets or databases.
- Good written and spoken English, including the ability to draft professional correspondence.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to communicate professionally with stakeholders.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online.
Note: This is a fixed-term internship for a period of 12 months. It is not a permanent position or an offer of full-time employment. Applicants must ensure that they have the legal right to live and undertake the internship in Nigeria for the duration of the opportunity.
