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 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at British Council?

61% 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 170 reviews)); "Good work life balance and focus on employee well being" ((in 122 reviews)); "Great people to work with and for." ((in 108 reviews)); "Great working environment and friendly" ((in 73 reviews)); "It's just a shame that the good culture was destroyed by bad organisational management." ((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 198 reviews)); "Low pay and insanely bureaucratic" ((in 121 reviews)); "But yes Management is Poor and Biased !" ((in 98 reviews)); "Those in senior leadership positions tend to serve themselves and their careers ahead of the corporate mission." ((in 33 reviews)); "This permeates across different offices and countries too as the managers have very often mixed a lot in past roles." ((in 30 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.

What are the top reviewed British Council locations?

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British Council reviews

3.6

61% would recommend to a friend

(2,315 total reviews)

Ciarán Devane

56% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

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British Council has an employee rating of 3.6 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 ONG y Organizaciones sin fines de lucro industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

3.0

Jul 6, 2016

Nice Experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Travel and pushing boundaries. Learning culture.

Cons

Forget about saving any money. Depends hugely on luck with regards to which school you are placed and what they are like.

4.0

Jun 27, 2016

Good career starting point

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent environment to work in.

Cons

Work Life balance needs to be improved

3.0

Jun 15, 2016

Examinations Officer

Examinations officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company culture of mutual respect irrespective of position Great diversity of staff Good ICT development opportunities Good welfare package, besides salary (25 Days Leave, Health Insurance, 13th &14th Month Salary, Leave Bonus, etc) Great Networking Opportunities Company Profile looks good on CV

Cons

Poor Work-Life Balance Poor Remuneration, relative to the name of the organisation No promotion structure (Tendency to remain stuck in a position for years) Bureaucratic Policies and Practices, Slowing decision making and Action

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