British Council Internship Vacancy 2026: Check Job Details And Apply Now

The British Council, the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, is recruiting a proactive and detail-oriented Arts Intern to support the delivery of its Arts programme in Nigeria. This is a graduate-level internship suited to a recent graduate with a strong interest in arts administration, programme coordination, events, communications and stakeholder engagement. The successful intern will work alongside the British Council Arts team, gaining hands-on professional experience in one of the world's most respected international cultural organisations.

British Council Nigeria Arts Internship Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination of arts projects, programmes and events including maintaining schedules, trackers, action logs and project records
• Organise and update application and participant information, check records for accuracy and maintain orderly documentation
• Prepare working lists and supporting documents for selection processes and maintain version control
• Support event planning and delivery including coordinating venues, travel, accommodation, suppliers, materials and participant communications
• Assist with routine correspondence and follow-up with colleagues, artists, applicants, participants, partners and suppliers
• Collect and validate programme information and assist with monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities
• Help prepare approved digital content, update content calendars, create basic visual materials and support post-event communications
• Maintain programme files and records, support document collation and follow data protection, safeguarding and organisational procedures
• Assist with purchasing documentation, supplier records, requests and approval tracking
• Participate in team meetings, record actions and provide progress updates

Requirements for the British Council Nigeria Arts Internship

Essential:

• Graduate-level qualification with graduation within the last two years
• Experience supporting projects, programmes, events or administrative activities
• Ability to organise, check and maintain information using spreadsheets, trackers or databases
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Good written and spoken English including the ability to draft professional correspondence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams or comparable workplace tools
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Collaborative approach and professional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding responsibilities

Desirable:

• Exposure to arts, culture, film, the creative industries, education or international cultural relations
• Experience supporting applications, assessments or selection processes
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation, data collection or reporting
• Exposure to event logistics, supplier coordination or procurement documentation
• Experience using Canva or similar tools for visual content creation

Benefits of the British Council Nigeria Arts Internship

• Practical professional experience inside one of the UK's most respected international cultural organisations
• Hands-on exposure to arts programme coordination, events management and stakeholder engagement
• Professional development in arts administration, communications and monitoring and evaluation
• Association with a globally recognised brand operating across arts, education and cultural exchange