Sexual Harassment Lead
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British Council
Remote (global)- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Organisation type: Consultancy
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 15/07/2026
- Location: Remote (global)
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.
Role Context - About The Team:
Role Context - About The Team:
This role will work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders to embed priorities, develop KPIs, strengthen reporting and data analysis, and build organisational capability through awareness‑raising, training, and strategic leadership.
Role Purpose - The Job:
The Sexual Harassment Lead will act as the organisation’s subject matter expert (SME) on sexual harassment, supporting the Safeguarding Team and the sexual harassment working group to embed, strengthen and advance the organisation’s response in line with the amended Equality Act 2010 and the associated proactive duty to prevent harassment.
The postholder will drive delivery of the organisation’s Seven‑Point Action Plan, support progression through the Five‑Stage Maturity Model, and ensure the organisation is fully equipped, compliant, and culturally ready to prevent and respond to sexual harassment effectively.
This role will work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders to embed priorities, develop KPIs, strengthen reporting and data analysis, and build organisational capability through awareness‑raising, training, and strategic leadership.
Requirements Of The Role:
Minimum/essential
Requirements Of The Role:
Minimum/essential
- Integrity and discretion when handling sensitive matters.
- Collaborative leadership, bringing people with you through change.
- Courage to challenge and advocate for safe, respectful environments.
- Empathy and emotional intelligence are particularly important when engaging with those affected by harassment.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to deliver practical solutions.
- Experience in the public sector, education, health, or regulated environments.
Role Specific Skills
- In‑depth understanding of the Equality Act 2010 (including recent amendments), safeguarding principles, and harassment prevention.
- Knowledge of maturity models, organisational development, or continuous improvement frameworks.
- Ability to translate complex legislation and policy into practical, accessible guidance.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship‑building skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and produce meaningful insights.
- Ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion, professionalism and a trauma‑informed approach.
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