Does British Council pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, British Council employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at British Council. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at British Council?

62% of British Council employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated British Council 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at British Council?

English Teacher (162) , English Language Assistant (100) , Teacher (100) , Exam Invigilator (93) , Project Manager (67) , Invigilator (64) , Teaching Assistant (55) , Manager (45) , ESL Teacher (38) , Customer Service Representative (30) , Teacher of English (26) , Language Assistant (25) , IELTS Invigilator (24) , Administrative Assistant (23) , Consultant (23)

What are the pros of working at British Council according to real employee reviews?

"Meaningful and some great colleagues" ((in 173 reviews)); "Good work life balance and focus on employee well being" ((in 125 reviews)); "Great people to work with and for." ((in 115 reviews)); "Great working environment and friendly" ((in 71 reviews)); "Entry level internship position gave me something worthwhile to add to my cv and was a good opportunity for some networking." ((in 68 reviews))

What are the cons of working at British Council according to real employee reviews?

"Salaries are low and you have to work from the office most of the time." ((in 208 reviews)); "Low pay and insanely bureaucratic" ((in 120 reviews)); "But yes Management is Poor and Biased !" ((in 103 reviews)); "Those in senior leadership positions tend to serve themselves and their careers ahead of the corporate mission." ((in 34 reviews)); "No career progression so far" ((in 28 reviews))

What are employees saying about British Council layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about British Council layoffs and their outlook for job security at British Council in 2026.

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British Council reviews

3.7

62% would recommend to a friend

(2,315 total reviews)

Ciarán Devane

57% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

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British Council has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,315 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The British Council employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Gemeinnützige Organisationen & NGOs industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

3.0

Nov 17, 2025

Good Environment - No promotion system

Business development representative (bdr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Work Environment - Good support in all work related functions

Cons

- No promotion system based on performance, they open new positions and you apply for an interview like everyone else. - Too many meeting and reporting

4.0

Nov 13, 2025

Very good place to work

Business development manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Nice people - Good benefits - Prioritize human right

Cons

- High volumn of workload - Too many layers before making decision

3.0

Nov 12, 2025

Okay

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, flexible working, work from home

Cons

Redundancies across the UK, roles phased out and outsourced to other countries

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Jobs at British Council

Customer Experience Manager

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Edinburgh, Schottland

£31K - £31K /yr

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£26K - £26K /yr

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