Programme Manager, Student Journey & Alumni Engagement
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British Council seeks a Programme Manager in Abuja/Lagos to lead Alumni UK and international student mobility initiatives. Role involves stakeholder engagement, event delivery, community building, and impact reporting to strengthen UK education connections in Nigeria. Fixed-term contract for 2 years.
- Leads Alumni UK and student mobility programmes in Nigeria
- Fixed-term contract (2 years) with British Council
- Based in Abuja or Lagos, on-site work arrangement
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Original source description
Programme Manager, Student Journey & Alumni Engagement at British Council ⏲ Jul 29, 2026, 2:05 PM ⋕ View all NGO & Humanitarian / Nonprofit Organizations jobs The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust. We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education: and civil society. Each year we reach over 20 million people face-to-face and more than 500 million people online, via broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Programme Manager, Student Journey & Alumni Engagement Job ID: 49728 Location: Abuja / Lagos Business unit: Cultural Engagement Department: Education: (country reporting) Pay Band: 7-F Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (2 years) Work arrangement: On-site The Role Leads the in-country delivery and growth of Alumni UK and international student mobility initiatives through alumni engagement, stakeholder relationship management, community building, event delivery, and impact reporting, strengthening connections to UK education, enhancing international mobility opportunities, and fostering long-term partnerships across the local education: ecosystem. Accountabilities Programme delivery and stakeholder engagement: Strengthen alumni and professional networks by developing communities, promoting participation, identifying engagement opportunities, and showcasing impact through alumni stories, ambassador activities, and UK education: success narratives. Support delivery of Alumni UK, Study UK, and international student mobility initiatives, building strong relationships with alumni, universities, education: agents, counsellors, employers, and other key stakeholders to enhance engagement and collaboration. Communications and audience engagement: Support communications and engagement activities across Alumni UK, Study UK, and ISMM by coordinating campaigns, digital platforms, stakeholder communications, and audience outreach aligned with global engagement strategies. Enhance programme visibility and participation through targeted storytelling, event promotion, alumni impact narratives, and collaboration with marketing teams to drive engagement, retention, and growth across key audiences. Programme and event delivery: Design and deliver engaging events, webinars, networking, and professional development initiatives to strengthen stakeholder participation and connections with UK education: opportunities. Coordinate inclusive, high-quality engagement activities with stakeholders, leveraging insights and feedback to enhance programme design, participant experience, and strategic outcomes. Brand and positioning: Supports the British Council’s reputation and visibility by promoting Alumni UK, Study UK, and ISMM initiatives, strengthening engagement and positioning the UK as a preferred international study destination. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Promotes an inclusive, anti-racist culture by fostering equity, well-being, and belonging, while actively addressing personal biases and supporting diverse teams. Champions EDI best practices across programmes, strengthening gender equality, disability inclusion, social inclusion, and continuous learning in diversity and anti-racism. Line management: Leads, coaches, and mentors project managers, driving performance excellence and supporting professional development. Role Specific Knowledge and Experience: Essential: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience: working with digital engagement systems, CRM platforms or audience databases. Understanding of data protection, consent management and responsible data handling principles. Experience: supporting audience engagement, communications or community-building initiatives. Experience: supporting stakeholder engagement, partnerships or community engagement activity. Experience: coordinating events, communications or programme delivery activity. Strong organisational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience: supporting monitoring, reporting or insight collection activity. Experience: working collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders. Ability to work effectively in international or multicultural environments. In-depth understanding of education, international education: or alumni engagement environments. Desirable: Experience: contributing to storytelling, ambassador engagement or audience participation initiatives. Ability to identify equality, accessibility or inclusion considerations within engagement activity and support appropriate responses. Understanding of audience segmentation and digital engagement approaches. Experience: supporting alumni engagement, higher education: or international mobility activity. Experience: supporting delivery of online or hybrid engagement events. Role specific skills: Event and programme coordination Operational coordination across digital and in-person engagement activity. CRM and audience data management Audience engagement and community development Monitoring, reporting and insight collection Audience communications and engagement journeys Stakeholder engagement and relationship management Intercultural communication skills Cross-team collaboration and matrix working Digital engagement and online community support How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Application Deadline: 11th August, 2026 (23:59 IST/19:29 Nigeria time). View all Jobs in Nigeria Lagos State and 1 other location Lagos State , Abuja