British Council Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 11 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at British Council.
British Council
Relationship Manager
Mid Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Onsite
Interview formats
Group Behavioral
I was referred by someone who works here and got called for an interview about a month later. First, there was a group interview with HR, then I met with the company director one-on-one. During the group interview, they asked me about my ability to connect with customers to get deposits and how I'd approach credit reviews.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your experience with leveraging connections to gather customer deposits and perform credit assessments for loan applications?
British Council
Head of Department
Executive Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied using the organization's online form, which included some initial assessment questions. Within two weeks, I was invited for an interview with the Director and Deputy Director. This interview, lasting about an hour, covered the role's responsibilities, my past work, education, and skills. It was conducted professionally and pleasantly. I received and accepted a job offer shortly after.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about your experience with fundraising.
British Council
Manager
Manager Average Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview was competency-based. They asked about safeguarding since the role involves working with children. It covered skills from the job description like change management, financial management, risk, project management, and leadership. The interview finished on time, and I was updated on what happens next.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you had to manage a team member who was not performing well?
British Council Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from British Council interview reports.
“Were the questions asked based on organizational values?”
Read reports →“Can you share an instance where you had to manage a team member who was not performing well?”
Read reports →“Tell me about a situation where you had to persuade someone and how you managed to get them to agree with your perspective.”
Read reports →“Tell me about your experience with fundraising.”
Read reports →“What is your motivation for joining this company?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you collaborated with others.”
Read report →“Can you describe your experience with leveraging connections to gather customer deposits and perform credit assessments for loan applications?”
Read report →“Can you give me some examples of your experiences?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 11 British Council interview reports.