Head of Education

The Role

Lead the strategy, planning and delivery of the country’s Education, Tertiary Education and Non-Formal Education (NFE) portfolio in Sri Lanka, ensuring alignment with British Council’s global strategy and successful delivery of programmes covering student mobility and internationalisation, tertiary education and science partnerships, youth leadership, youth green skills and client-funded initiatives. Drive business development, income generation and strategic partnerships, manage senior stakeholder relationships, strengthen market intelligence and sector positioning, and ensure achievement of agreed impact and income targets.

As the most senior Cultural Engagement representative in the country, provide strategic leadership and line management to the team, deputise for the Country Director when required, and build strong relationships with government bodies,