International Operations Coordinator

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.

Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.

We connect. We inspire.

International Operations Coordinator

Important Information

Contract Duration: Indefinite

Pay band: 4

Gross monthly salary range: EURO 2,525.00 - 3,035.50

Location: Paris, France

Closing Date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 20 May :59 UK Time

You must have the legal right to work in the country at the time of application.

Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided.

The Role

To provide administrative support services across a number of areas within the country operation, primarily procurement. To ensure standards of compliance meet British Council internal requirements and local legal requirements, ensuring that British Council assets are well managed and maintained, and that procurement and suppliers are managed to ensure best value for money.

Owing to multi-layered matrix management, as well as a move to hybrid working practices, the role requires a solid understanding of the opportunities in the use of digital to increase efficiencies and flexibility, as well as an innate ability to negotiate well with internal stakeholders in order to get things done.

Main Accountabilities But Not Limited To The Following

Country Operations

• Assisting Country Operations with general administration.
• Country level compliance support – respond to requests, coordinate to collect data across different SBUs.
• Fielding requests that need to be filed locally.
• Supporting teams by coordinating across different SBUs for any projects, local or global requirements.

Procurement for Country Operations

• Creating Purchase Orders/Requisitions for Professional Services (Facilities, IT, HR and Finance) according to requirements, tracking all requests and following up as required.
• Coordinating with all SBUs involved in P2P to ensure compliance – e.g. month end reports.

Operational Finance

• Assisting with information for bank reconciliation compliance for direct debits.
• Assisting with asset inventories, creations and disposals.
• Assisting local Finance with compliance and audit enquiries.

General

• Contributing to ensuring policies, procedures and systems are delivered with integrity.

Transformation

• Activities and responsibilities may evolve as Professional Services Transformation is implemented and embedded into the organisation.

Requirements Of The Role

• Minimum 1 year of experience working across procurement and finance areas
• Experience of Microsoft Excel and SAP
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and procedures
• Written and verbal proficiency in English is required

Desirable

• Minimum 2 years of experience working across procurement and finance areas
• Qualification or part qualification in accountancy

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

Safeguarding Statement

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.