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2026 British Council Graduate Internship Program

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DIMEJI GANIYU
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British Council

Apply for the 2026 British Council Graduate Internship Program for Nigerians!

The British Council is the UK’s international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body.

The British Council is committed to supporting all staff to make sure their behavior is consistent with this commitment. They create a friendly environment for their staff and offer high incentives. 

Individuals interested in the 2026 British Council Graduate Internship Program should review the details, requirements, and application process provided below.

Marketing and Communications Intern:

Job Details:

We are recruiting 2 highly motivated interns, respectively for our Lagos and Abuja office, for an opportunity to contribute to the mission and work of the British Council in Cultural Engagement in Nigeria. The British Council has a Disability Confident Employer status and we look to also attract, recruit and retain persons living with disabilities within our workforce, to ensure we benefit from their skillset and talent.  As an intern, you are encouraged to bring new perspectives and innovative ideas to our work, while improving your skills in a diverse and highly stimulating environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the respective Regional Senior Marketing Managers, you will support social media management, internal communications, newsletters and content generation for Arts, Higher Education, English and School Education Programmes in Nigeria.

Duties will include:

  • Monitoring, uploading content and managing basic enquiries across social media platforms.
  • Develop creative & engaging social media and content strategies.
  • Work with the Marketing manager for the planning and promotion of content
  • Supporting campaign management and optimisation across multiple channels
  • Assist Email management and optimisation.
  • Recommend improvements to increase performance on the British Council Nigeria website.
  • Developing tools and methods for collecting data, such as surveys, opinion polls or questionnaires
  • Provide support with the planning and hosting of marketing events.
  • Collecting and analysing data to identify consumer trends.
  • Researching emerging marketing strategies, evaluating consumer opinions, and proposing actionable adjustments to current strategies accordingly
  • Any other task as reasonably requested by the Marketing Manager, a senior member of the marketing team.

Learning and development opportunities for the intern

  • Develop a strong understanding of the British Council’s mission and work, and how it contributes to Nigeria’s cultural, educational, and social development.
  • Gain insight and hands-on experience in planning and implementing digital marketing campaigns for Arts, Education, and English programmes.
  • Build practical office and professional experience while actively contributing to real-time marketing projects and campaigns.
  • Receive structured mentorship and coaching to support professional growth and career development.
  • Expand professional networks by engaging with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders across programmes and regions.

Job Requirement:

Essential: The ideal candidate should:

  • Be a recent graduate (within the last four years) with excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
  • Be familiar with social media platforms and basic digital marketing strategies.
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Be computer literate, with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Be self-motivated and proactive.
  • Demonstrate a strong desire to learn, along with a professional attitude and drive.
  • Have an interest in digital marketing, including social media and other online marketing techniques.

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of social media trends and social networking tools
  • Experience creating web content, such as blogging or video blogging, would be an added advantage.

Management and Support for the role:

  • The intern will report to the Regional Marketing Officer, CE Marketing.
  • S/he will be expected to work closely with other members of the Cultural Engagement Marketing team.

Requirements:

  • All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in the country of application.
  • The British Council will not facilitate/sponsor visa applications and work permits.

Duration:

1 year

Remuneration and benefits:

  • The intern will be paid monthly.
  • Health Insurance (HMO) will be provided for interns who are on 6 months or more.
  • Group Life Insurance will be provided for all interns throughout their internship.
  • Flexible working arrangements (Hybrid)
  • Monthly airtime recharge for data/calls.

Note:

This is a short-term intern position; intern roles are not a prelude to longer-term employment with the organisation. If opportunities for further paid employment arise, these will be advertised and interns who apply will be considered against the same criteria as other applicants.

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How to Apply

To apply for the 2026 British Council Graduate Internship Program for Nigerians, interested and qualified candidates should;

Download & Edit: Graduate Trainee CV Sample

APPLY HERE: Marketing and Communications Intern

Application Deadline: Not Specified

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