British Council Nigeria Paid Internship Programme 2026 – Apply Now

The British Council is recruiting qualified candidates for multiple opportunities across IT, legal and executive support, facilities management, and finance. The vacancies include graduate internship opportunities as well as experienced finance leadership positions.

Responsibilities:

1. IT Intern, Lagos

• Support IT processes, vendor management and routine ICT activities.
• Provide first and second level technical support to staff.
• Assist with ICT projects, infrastructure upgrades and software installations.
• Monitor servers, network connectivity and IT systems.
• Support IT security, inventory and Wi-Fi network management.
• Maintain accurate IT records and complete routine system checks.

2. Intern, Legal Executive Assistant, Lagos

• Provide legal, governance and administrative support to the General Counsel and Company Secretary.
• Assist with document preparation, proofreading, records management and correspondence.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, stakeholder engagements and executive events.
• Support audits, contract administration, compliance, risk and data protection activities.
• Prepare reports, presentations, briefing notes and meeting materials.
• Support Senior Leadership Team projects and initiatives.

3. Intern, Facilities Management Team, Kano

• Support the day to day management of the Kano office and facilities.
• Assist with routine facility and equipment checks.
• Support maintenance, security and customer care activities.
• Assist with facilities projects and building improvement activities.
• Provide logistical support for visitors.
• Support vehicle and driver management.

4. Facilities Management Intern, Port Harcourt

• Support the management and maintenance of the Port Harcourt office and facilities.
• Assist with routine facility and equipment inspections.
• Support security, customer care and facilities services.
• Assist with facilities projects and building improvement activities.
• Provide logistical support to visitors.
• Support vehicle, driver and basic IT administration activities.

Requirements:

IT Intern

• Graduate level or second degree education in Computer Science or a related IT discipline.
• Minimum of two years' relevant post NYSC experience is desirable.
• Relevant knowledge and interest in IT operations.

Intern, Legal Executive Assistant

• Recent graduate who graduated within the last three years.
• Strong organisational, communication and multitasking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint.
• Experience in legal, administrative, executive assistant or project coordination work is desirable.
• A Law degree is not required.

Facilities Management Interns

• Graduate level education in any field.
• Graduated within the last four years.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated interest in Facilities Management.

Benefits:

• Practical professional experience for internship candidates.
• Exposure to an international organisation.
• Opportunities to develop technical, operational and leadership skills.
• Experience working with cross functional and senior teams.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities