Team

Eight people keeping programmes local, visible, and moving.

The British Council team combines campaign strategy, cultural programming, public engagement, and operational support so every chapter can turn ideas into action quickly.

How We Work

One team across partnerships, learning, culture, and mobilisation.

Each lead holds a distinct brief, but the work stays connected: public programmes feed volunteer action, partnerships support access, and campaign insights shape the next round of community delivery.

8 team members 5 regional chapter zones Year-round coordination
Meet The Team

People behind the campaigns, partnerships, and public programmes.

Portrait of Eoin Kavanagh, Executive Director

Eoin Kavanagh

Executive Director

Eoin sets organisational direction, aligns regional campaigns, and keeps national partnerships focused on practical community outcomes.

Portrait of Farah Ali, Head of Learning Programmes

Farah Ali

Head of Learning Programmes

Farah designs education pathways for teachers and young people, translating strategy into workshops, toolkits, and accessible local sessions.

Portrait of Sorcha Doyle, Community Partnerships Lead

Sorcha Doyle

Community Partnerships Lead

Sorcha builds relationships with libraries, councils, and arts venues so British Council programmes land where communities already gather.

Portrait of Daniel Osei, Public Engagement Manager

Daniel Osei

Public Engagement Manager

Daniel shapes campaign messaging, event briefings, and supporter journeys that turn public interest into clear next actions.

Portrait of Niamh Kelly, Cultural Programmes Producer

Niamh Kelly

Cultural Programmes Producer

Niamh leads arts-led exchanges and public events, making sure creative work stays connected to language access and civic participation.

Portrait of Sean Adeyemi, Operations and Access Coordinator

Sean Adeyemi

Operations and Access Coordinator

Sean manages delivery logistics, accessibility planning, and on-the-ground support so events run smoothly across multiple regions.

Portrait of Leah Byrne, Campaign Lead

Leah Byrne

Campaign Lead

Leah coordinates petitions, public actions, and chapter mobilisation, keeping campaign priorities visible from briefing to follow-through.

Portrait of Patrick Mensah, Volunteer Coordinator

Patrick Mensah

Volunteer Coordinator

Patrick recruits, trains, and schedules volunteers, giving new supporters a clear role and a fast route into active participation.