Arts Intern (Job ID 50722) at the British Council – Lagos

The British Council is recruiting an Arts Intern in Lagos for a 12-month fixed-term internship (Job ID 50722). The role supports arts programme administration, events, communications, monitoring and stakeholder coordination in Nigeria.

Programme and events support

• Help coordinate arts programmes, events and project schedules, trackers and action logs.
• Maintain accurate applicant and participant records and administrative selection documents.
• Support venues, travel, accommodation, suppliers and event materials.
• Respond to routine correspondence with artists, applicants, colleagues and partners.
• Collect monitoring data and maintain accurate programme records and reports.
• Contribute approved digital content and communications materials.
• Support purchasing documents, appropriate recordkeeping and data-protection procedures.

Essential requirements

• Graduate-level qualification, with graduation within the last two years.
• Experience supporting projects, events, programmes or administrative work.
• Ability to maintain accurate data in spreadsheets, trackers or databases.
• Proficiency in office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook or comparable tools.
• Good professional English, organisation, teamwork, confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Arts, culture, procurement, monitoring or communications exposure is desirable.

Internship conditions

• Fixed-term internship of twelve months, not a permanent position.
• Completion does not guarantee any future employment or extension.
• Candidates must have legal permission to live and undertake the internship in Nigeria for its duration.
• Screening and background checks apply.