British Council Czech Republic is seeking an experienced project management professional to be part of a new, multi-country project, as part of our cultural engagement, social cohesion and hybrid threat resilience work in the central and Eastern European region.
- Organisation: British Council, Czech Republic
- Role: Freelance Project Manager
- Project title: Digital Citizens
- Duration: Max 88 working days in total from November 2026 – March 2027
- Work model: Hybrid (Face-to-face meeting and remote administrative management).
- Report to: Country Director Czech Republic and project managers in CZ, HU, RO, BG, PL
In the first instance, this project will run to March 2027, with a planned extension to March 2029. The intention is for the project manager to liaise with project delivery partners, British Council colleagues and wider stakeholders to ensure the effective on the ground delivery of the project aims, grant agreement management, effective partner research feedback and all round stakeholder engagement. In addition to working with the Country Director and existing project manager in Czech Republic, the post will involve liaison with British Council colleagues in Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and the UK.
About British Council
British Council is the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. It supports peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
The British Council celebrated 90 years in 2024.
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity, and inclusion across everything we do, and we want to encourage applicants from under-represented groups to apply.
The successful candidate will:
- Be experienced in complex project management scenarios with multiple stakeholders in multiple locations
- Have experience working with national cultural institutes such as British Council, as well as with NGOs, schools, universities, local authority representatives, media partners and colleagues in finance, communications and procurement roles.
- Be familiar with the current social cohesion challenges in Czech Republic and across Central and Eastern Europe
- Speak English and Czech to at least C1 level; potentially also speak Slovak to B2 level or above
- Have the existing legal right to work in Czech Republic
- Be able to work on a freelance/ consultant basis
- Be willing to travel within Czech Republic and during the initial project duration
- Have excellent written & spoken communication and be highly organised
Additionally preferred candidates may have:
- Experience with procurement best practices
- Working knowledge of SAP finance software
- Existing security clearance to work with British Council or UK FCDO
- Be able to work predominantly remotely, but based in Czech Republic
British Council offers:
- A highly competitive rate of compensation
- The chance to work with the world’s leading cultural relations organisation
- Support in training on key internal software
- Opportunities for travel within and beyond Czech Republic
- The opportunity to contribute to social cohesion and hybrid threat resilience
Note:
- British Council considers the consultancy fee as output-based price regardless of any potential extension of contract duration due to changes in the project timeline.
- The consultancy fee is all-inclusive (i.e., inclusive of all taxes, gratuities, bank charges, costs required to perform the deliverables, local transportation and per diems, etc.).
- British Council shall cover travel costs in economy class, hotel accommodation and subsistence for any required work related travel beyond attending the Prague office for meetings and face-to-face training/ events.
- The Consultant is required to use his/her own laptop for the completion of tasks.
Background check
The British Council has a legal obligation to ensure that we are not negligent in our recruitment practice. The robust screening of selected applicants will be undertaken, including Pre-Appointment Checks, Post appointment measures, Criminal Records Checks, in line with organisation’s procedures and policy.
For a full role profile, please contact: paul.wade@britishcouncil.org or email to arrange a discussion of the role.
Applications for the role of freelance Project Manager are open until 6.11.26.
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 9.11.26. with the appointment decision to be made by 17.11.26.
A staggered start date, depending on security clearance, will be from 23.11.26.
Application process
Applicants must send in English:
- CV including references' full name, job title, company name, email address and tel. number, evidence of right to work in Czech Republic
- Place of residence and mobile phone number to include in CV.
- Cover letter (max 2 pages) stating how they meet the qualifications and experience requirements, particularly experience in delivering training and providing mentorship to young people.
- In the body of the email, please confirm that you are available on the Key Dates.
Please send in a single email with attachments to: paul.wade@britishcouncil.org
Incomplete CVs or documents containing inaccurate or misleading information will not be considered. Candidates without existing right to work in Czech Republic (current work visa, residency or right to work citizenship) will also not be considered.