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This opportunity is suited to a recent graduate who is interested in developing practical experience in arts administration, programme coordination, events, communications and stakeholder engagement.\nWorking alongside the Arts team, you will contribute to the coordination of projects and events, management of applications and participant information, preparation of programme documentation, monitoring and reporting, and communications activities. You will gain exposure to professional working practices while supporting the effective and timely delivery of programme activities.\nWhat you will do\nAs an Arts Intern, your responsibilities will include:\nProgramme and project support: Assist with the coordination of arts projects, programmes and events, including maintaining schedules, trackers, action logs and project records.\n\nApplication and participant administration: Organise and update application and participant information, check records for accuracy, identify discrepancies and maintain orderly documentation.\n\nSelection-process administration: Prepare working lists and supporting documents, maintain version control and assist with the accurate administration of selection activities in accordance with approved processes.\n\nEvents and logistics: Support event planning and delivery, including coordinating venues, travel, accommodation, suppliers, materials, guest arrangements and participant communications.\n\nStakeholder communication: Assist with routine correspondence and follow-up with colleagues, artists, applicants, participants, partners and suppliers.\n\nMonitoring and reporting: Collect and validate programme information, maintain supporting evidence and assist with monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities.\n\nMarketing and communications: Help prepare approved digital content, update content calendars, create basic visual materials and support post-event communications.\n\nDocumentation and compliance: Maintain programme files and records, support the collation of required documents and follow applicable data protection, safeguarding and organisational procedures.\n\nAdministrative and procurement support: Assist with routine purchasing documentation, supplier records, requests and approval tracking, escalating matters to the responsible colleagues where necessary.\n\nTeam collaboration: Participate in relevant meetings, record actions, provide progress updates and suggest practical improvements to administrative processes.\n\nYou may also be asked to undertake other reasonable administrative tasks consistent with the purpose of the internship.\nAbout you\nWe are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about arts and culture, comfortable working with information and administrative processes, and keen to learn in a collaborative environment.\nEssential requirements\nA graduate-level qualification, with graduation within the last two years.\n\nExperience supporting projects, programmes, events or administrative activities.\n\nAbility to organise, check and maintain information using spreadsheets, trackers or databases.\n\nStrong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.\n\nGood written and spoken English, including the ability to draft routine professional correspondence.\n\nProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, or comparable workplace tools.\n\nGood organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and follow up outstanding actions.\n\nA collaborative approach and the ability to communicate professionally with colleagues and external stakeholders.\n\nAn understanding of confidentiality, data protection and the importance of raising safeguarding or compliance concerns appropriately.\n\nDesirable experience\nExposure to arts, culture, film, the creative industries, education or international cultural relations.\n\nExperience supporting applications, assessments, selection processes or participant administration.\n\nFamiliarity with monitoring and evaluation, data collection, reporting or digital analytics.\n\nExposure to event logistics, supplier coordination, procurement documentation or contract administration.\n\nExperience using Canva or similar tools to prepare basic visual materials or digital content.\n\nSkills and behaviours\nThe successful candidate will demonstrate:\nPlanning, organisation and effective time management.\n\nClear communication and professional stakeholder engagement.\n\nConfidence using digital tools and handling data accurately.\n\nProblem-solving, sound judgement and willingness to seek guidance when needed.\n\nA commitment to continuous learning, collaboration and inclusive ways of working.\n\nYou should also be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the British Council's values: Open and Committed, Expert and Inclusive, Optimistic and Bold.\nWhat you can expect from the internship\nThis 12-month internship offers an opportunity to:\nGain practical experience in arts programme administration and delivery.\n\nDevelop organisational, communication, data-management and coordination skills.\n\nLearn about event delivery, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and reporting.\n\nWork collaboratively with colleagues supporting arts and cultural relations in Nigeria.\n\nBuild professional experience relevant to future opportunities in arts, culture, programme administration and related fields.\n\nImportant information about the nature of this opportunity\nThis is a fixed-term internship for a period of 12 months. It is not a permanent position or an offer of full-time employment.\nThe internship is intended to provide structured practical experience and professional development while supporting the activities of the Arts team. It does not create any entitlement or expectation of employment beyond the agreed internship period.\nCompletion of the internship does not guarantee an offer of employment, a permanent position, an extension or any other engagement with the British Council. Any future opportunity would be subject to a separate recruitment or engagement process, the availability of an appropriate opportunity, applicable organisational policies and approvals, and the relevant eligibility requirements.\nThe internship will conclude at the end of the agreed period unless otherwise formally agreed in writing in accordance with applicable requirements and organisational policy.\nLocation and eligibility\nThe internship is based in Lagos, Nigeria.\nApplicants must ensure that they have the legal right to live and undertake the internship in Nigeria for the duration of the opportunity. Any visa or work-authorisation support should not be assumed and would be subject to the British Council's applicable policies and confirmation of availability.\nThe successful candidate will be subject to the relevant British Council screening and background-check requirements.\nOur commitment\nThe British Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. 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