Senior Executive - Freelance Recruitment

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. We connect. We inspire. Pay Band: 5 No. of positions: 1 Country/Location: Noida, India Department: Exams Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract- Local Contract Duration: 1 year Closing Date:26th June 2026 Right to Work: Applications are welcomed from candidates in India with a natural right to work. However, please note candidates must have a natural right to work in the country, on a permanent basis, as immigration clearance and/or on-going visa support is not provided by the British Council for this role. Relocation support is also not provided. Role Purpose: The Senior Executive – Freelancer Recruitment plays a critical role in identifying, engaging, and onboarding high-calibre freelancers to support the organisation’s operational and project requirements. This role combines strategic insight with hands-on execution, ensuring the attraction of top-tier talent while maintaining strong alignment with organisational objectives, quality standards, and compliance requirements. Main Accountabilities: The British Council is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Examiner – Freelance Recruitment to manage the end-to-end recruitment of freelance examiners in alignment with the organisation’s operational and project requirements. This in-office role in Noida requires a combination of strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and strong operational discipline to attract, engage, and onboard top-tier freelance professionals. The role is responsible for managing the candidates’ pool and talent database, ensuring candidates are sourced, screened, and engaged effectively in accordance with defined recruitment processes. This includes building strong pipelines through targeted database searches, direct sourcing via job boards and social media, and maintaining relationships with prospective candidates to keep them engaged throughout the recruitment lifecycle. The position also involves preparing and posting job adverts, supporting stakeholders across the recruitment cycle from sourcing and assessment to hiring, and completing onboarding formalities such as preparing contracts and initiating background verification. In addition to recruitment responsibilities, the Senior Examiner will coordinate operational requirements for training, arrange assessments and certifications, and follow up with participants to ensure training effectiveness. Accurate and timely preparation of management dashboards, MIS reports, and analytical recruitment reports is essential, along with maintaining recruitment records in accordance with established policies and procedures. Weekly and monthly updates on hiring progress are provided to management to facilitate informed decision-making. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook, and able to adapt quickly to different IT systems. Strong communication skills, knowledge of recruitment best practices, and the ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously are essential. A proactive approach with a focus on problem-solving, data management, and operational efficiency is critical for success in this role. The Senior Examiner will work closely with Delivery Managers, Heads of Delivery, Process Managers, regional teams, and senior management within the English and Exams divisions, ensuring compliance with all British Council management systems policies and contributing to high-quality service delivery. Qualification & Experience: * Graduate * Min. 2 years of experience in managing recruitment * Experience of implementing attraction activities that promote diversity in hiring A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities. Safeguarding Statement The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children. If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email askhr@britishcouncil.org