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Teacher (Adults & Young Learners)
Date: 8 Jun 2023...
Location: Rose Hill, Sub Saharan Africa, MU
Company: British Council
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build
Teacher (Adults & Young Learners)
Date: 8 Jun 2023...
Location: Rose Hill, Sub Saharan Africa, MU
Company: British Council
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
Teacher (Adults & Young Learners)- Part time
Role Purpose
To provide learners with a rewarding and stimulating English language learning experience. To promote and ensure quality teaching and effective learning of English. To support the wider aims of British Council and its cultural relations mission.
Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:
This post will have the following core functions:
Teaching
• Plan, prepare and deliver high quality English language teaching that meets the needs of different customer groups taking into account individual learning needs and modes of learning
• Ensure teaching meets British Council Global Teaching Standards, as well as organisational and learner expectations.
• Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to help manage students’ performance throughout their learning, and actively promote learner autonomy and progress
Teaching Centre Activities
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to the development, evaluation, and improvement of English language courses, materials and related services in order to meet students’ needs by actively working as a member of the teaching team
• Support local marketing and promotional strategy, and assist the teaching centre team in delivering excellent customer service through dissemination of information and communications with students
• Complete teaching related administrative tasks to specified standards and uphold professional responsibilities and values. Ensure British Council’s values and behaviours are reflected in their work
Customers & Stakeholders
• Maintain good relationships with customers and colleagues
• Ensure customers are aware of British Council’s cultural relations role and help develop opportunity for students to gain some understanding of the UK and its values and to participate in inter-cultural interactions either in class or as out of class activity
Compliance
• Ensure guidelines and policies are applied and upheld in relation to Safeguarding, Data Protection, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Diversity, Health and Safety
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Ensure Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is taken into account when planning and delivering lessons and engaging with customers and colleagues
Role specific knowledge and experience:
Minimum requirements:
• Undergraduate degree
• Cambridge CELTA/Trinity cert TESOL (global minimum standard)
Desirable:
• Recognised diploma in EFL i.e. DELTA/Trinity Diploma
• Experience in teaching relevant age groups
Further Information
• Contract Type –12 months fixed term contract (Part Time)
• Location – Mauritius(Flexible: successful candidate may be required to teach at Rose-Hill or Mapou centre)
• Language requirements: Strong written and oral English communication skills.
• Role holder must have existing rights to live and work in the country the role is based.
• Closing Date – [22 June 2023] Applications will close 23:59 Nigerian Time
• Role Profile - olusola.atoloye@ng.britishcouncil.org
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.org
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted Show more details...
Date: 8 Jun 2023...
Location: Rose Hill, Sub Saharan Africa, MU
Company: British Council
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
Teacher (Adults & Young Learners)- Part time
Role Purpose
To provide learners with a rewarding and stimulating English language learning experience. To promote and ensure quality teaching and effective learning of English. To support the wider aims of British Council and its cultural relations mission.
Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:
This post will have the following core functions:
Teaching
• Plan, prepare and deliver high quality English language teaching that meets the needs of different customer groups taking into account individual learning needs and modes of learning
• Ensure teaching meets British Council Global Teaching Standards, as well as organisational and learner expectations.
• Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to help manage students’ performance throughout their learning, and actively promote learner autonomy and progress
Teaching Centre Activities
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to the development, evaluation, and improvement of English language courses, materials and related services in order to meet students’ needs by actively working as a member of the teaching team
• Support local marketing and promotional strategy, and assist the teaching centre team in delivering excellent customer service through dissemination of information and communications with students
• Complete teaching related administrative tasks to specified standards and uphold professional responsibilities and values. Ensure British Council’s values and behaviours are reflected in their work
Customers & Stakeholders
• Maintain good relationships with customers and colleagues
• Ensure customers are aware of British Council’s cultural relations role and help develop opportunity for students to gain some understanding of the UK and its values and to participate in inter-cultural interactions either in class or as out of class activity
Compliance
• Ensure guidelines and policies are applied and upheld in relation to Safeguarding, Data Protection, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Diversity, Health and Safety
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Ensure Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is taken into account when planning and delivering lessons and engaging with customers and colleagues
Role specific knowledge and experience:
Minimum requirements:
• Undergraduate degree
• Cambridge CELTA/Trinity cert TESOL (global minimum standard)
Desirable:
• Recognised diploma in EFL i.e. DELTA/Trinity Diploma
• Experience in teaching relevant age groups
Further Information
• Contract Type –12 months fixed term contract (Part Time)
• Location – Mauritius(Flexible: successful candidate may be required to teach at Rose-Hill or Mapou centre)
• Language requirements: Strong written and oral English communication skills.
• Role holder must have existing rights to live and work in the country the role is based.
• Closing Date – [22 June 2023] Applications will close 23:59 Nigerian Time
• Role Profile - olusola.atoloye@ng.britishcouncil.org
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.org
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted Show more details...
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We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide...
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education
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We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide...
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
Number of positions: 1
Pay band: 4
Department: Examination - Business Development
Contract type: Indefinite Contract
Closing date: Tuesday, 20 June 2023 - 11:59 pm (PKT)
Role Purpose
The purpose of this role is to develop and strengthen relationships, identify needs, and expand opportunities with third tier of key accounts / stake holders to meet business
objectives. The role also requires assistance in proactive problem solving by devising strategy that add value, and meeting deadlines. The role is responsible for planning on day-to-day basis for key accounts. Working closely with the different teams to promote cross-selling opportunities by working closely with both internal and external stakeholders across exam products & services.
Main opportunities/challenges for this role:
• Assist in achieving sales/ account targets set internally as per the Exams growth strategy and Cambridge.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by managing the relationships with on boarded schools from inception to submission of entries.
• Assist to Capitalize on opportunities by foreseeing the country conditions
• Assist to Build and deepen networks critical to business growth (private and public sectors).
• Assist in analyzing and reporting on changed commercial planning scenario's for strengthening relationships within Exam networks.
• Assist in delivering and enhancing customer service internally and externally
• Assist in developing strong relationships with external customers in order to sell/cross-sell/upsell product portfolio Supporting the development of new operational processes and standards to match the expansion of the business and product portfolio.
• Assist in taking on initiatives that are in line with the larger exam network and British Council strategy.
• Remaining current with all exam products for sharing with the exam network.
• Assist in managing, executing & reporting of Exam events.
• Extend assistance as needed across exam units and British Council programs.
Main Accountabilities:
Commercial Planning
• Assist in building and improvising an agreed-upon set of corporate processes, techniques, and report templates, analyzing and monitoring, reporting on commercial data, find sponsorship opportunities.
• Assist in creating tools for capturing customer service experiences and dealing with inquiries for record purposes.
• Assist in building network within public and private sector for growth.
• Accumulates, reports, and applies Customer/Market Intelligence gathered on the ground and links it to Marketing on Insights for growth
• Contributes to the innovation and business development plans/goals.
• Assist to Ensure that product/sector knowledge is current and forward-thinking by working closely with different exams units.
• Accumulates, reports, and applies Customer/Market Intelligence gathered on the ground and links it to Marketing on Insights for growth.
• As needed, employs a variety of standard processes and techniques to conduct routine research and analysis of actual or potential customer/audience trends, such as customer segmentation, demographic profiling, competitor tracking, and market share measurement for various exam products/ services.
Winning Business
• Value adds account extension, cross sell and retention
• Raises performance issues, why and how being resolved
• Assist to monitor capacity and drives up/pull forward B2B2C sales to fill capacity
• Assist in Practicing Relationship Management, development, and reviews (including mapping and delivering F2F touchpoints, annual and quarterly reviews for big accounts)
• Assist to build and develops networks around existing clients to cultivate segments
Analysis and Reporting
• Assist in capturing, analyzing, and reporting on operational activity levels and performance data on a regular basis using standardized processes and templates to assist senior managers in making prompt, sensible business decisions that address operational needs.
• Assist to conducts research, using a range of information channels, into business activities, challenges and key personnel in target customer, partner, or sponsor organizations to support developing new business and cultural relations opportunities.
• Assist to Plan and coordinates interactions with key client, partner, and sponsor organization stakeholders, such as conferences, meetings, sending targeted marketing or thought leadership materials, etc.
Leadership & Management
• Prioritises own work activities, from long term plans into day to day activities.
• Assist to builds relationships and uses influence to work with others internally and externally to grow the business
Safeguarding
• The post holder will create an enabling environment to promote safeguarding through compliance with the safeguarding implementation standards in planning, implementation and monitoring of activities/projects and to escalate safeguarding issues to the National Safeguarding Manager, Pakistan.
• The post holders must ensure that his/her behaviour is in line with safeguarding code of conduct.
Role Requirements:
• Must have the right to work in Pakistan
• Familarity with School Exams (CIE/Edexcel)
• Understanding of UK exam board
• Team management
• Data analysis and presentation
• Ability to interpret policies/procedures
Essential Core Skills for the Role:
• Communicating and influencing (level 2)
• Plans ahead (level 2)
• Finance and resource management (level 2)
• Commercial and Business Development (level 2)
• Account and partnership management (level 2)
Our Values and Behaviours
British council values and behaviours are applicable across our organisation, in all roles and at all levels. They are important because they say what we stand for at the British Council and help us to deliver our strategy. We use them to guide our decision making, as well as guiding how we treat one another and the people we work with. These will be assessed in the selection process.
Our values are:
Open and Committed; Expert and Inclusive; Optimistic and Bold.
The behaviours for each values pair can be found on our Intranet SharePoint site for internal staff and at our Careers portal for external applicants.
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted Show more details...
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide...
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
Number of positions: 1
Pay band: 4
Department: Examination - Business Development
Contract type: Indefinite Contract
Closing date: Tuesday, 20 June 2023 - 11:59 pm (PKT)
Role Purpose
The purpose of this role is to develop and strengthen relationships, identify needs, and expand opportunities with third tier of key accounts / stake holders to meet business
objectives. The role also requires assistance in proactive problem solving by devising strategy that add value, and meeting deadlines. The role is responsible for planning on day-to-day basis for key accounts. Working closely with the different teams to promote cross-selling opportunities by working closely with both internal and external stakeholders across exam products & services.
Main opportunities/challenges for this role:
• Assist in achieving sales/ account targets set internally as per the Exams growth strategy and Cambridge.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by managing the relationships with on boarded schools from inception to submission of entries.
• Assist to Capitalize on opportunities by foreseeing the country conditions
• Assist to Build and deepen networks critical to business growth (private and public sectors).
• Assist in analyzing and reporting on changed commercial planning scenario's for strengthening relationships within Exam networks.
• Assist in delivering and enhancing customer service internally and externally
• Assist in developing strong relationships with external customers in order to sell/cross-sell/upsell product portfolio Supporting the development of new operational processes and standards to match the expansion of the business and product portfolio.
• Assist in taking on initiatives that are in line with the larger exam network and British Council strategy.
• Remaining current with all exam products for sharing with the exam network.
• Assist in managing, executing & reporting of Exam events.
• Extend assistance as needed across exam units and British Council programs.
Main Accountabilities:
Commercial Planning
• Assist in building and improvising an agreed-upon set of corporate processes, techniques, and report templates, analyzing and monitoring, reporting on commercial data, find sponsorship opportunities.
• Assist in creating tools for capturing customer service experiences and dealing with inquiries for record purposes.
• Assist in building network within public and private sector for growth.
• Accumulates, reports, and applies Customer/Market Intelligence gathered on the ground and links it to Marketing on Insights for growth
• Contributes to the innovation and business development plans/goals.
• Assist to Ensure that product/sector knowledge is current and forward-thinking by working closely with different exams units.
• Accumulates, reports, and applies Customer/Market Intelligence gathered on the ground and links it to Marketing on Insights for growth.
• As needed, employs a variety of standard processes and techniques to conduct routine research and analysis of actual or potential customer/audience trends, such as customer segmentation, demographic profiling, competitor tracking, and market share measurement for various exam products/ services.
Winning Business
• Value adds account extension, cross sell and retention
• Raises performance issues, why and how being resolved
• Assist to monitor capacity and drives up/pull forward B2B2C sales to fill capacity
• Assist in Practicing Relationship Management, development, and reviews (including mapping and delivering F2F touchpoints, annual and quarterly reviews for big accounts)
• Assist to build and develops networks around existing clients to cultivate segments
Analysis and Reporting
• Assist in capturing, analyzing, and reporting on operational activity levels and performance data on a regular basis using standardized processes and templates to assist senior managers in making prompt, sensible business decisions that address operational needs.
• Assist to conducts research, using a range of information channels, into business activities, challenges and key personnel in target customer, partner, or sponsor organizations to support developing new business and cultural relations opportunities.
• Assist to Plan and coordinates interactions with key client, partner, and sponsor organization stakeholders, such as conferences, meetings, sending targeted marketing or thought leadership materials, etc.
Leadership & Management
• Prioritises own work activities, from long term plans into day to day activities.
• Assist to builds relationships and uses influence to work with others internally and externally to grow the business
Safeguarding
• The post holder will create an enabling environment to promote safeguarding through compliance with the safeguarding implementation standards in planning, implementation and monitoring of activities/projects and to escalate safeguarding issues to the National Safeguarding Manager, Pakistan.
• The post holders must ensure that his/her behaviour is in line with safeguarding code of conduct.
Role Requirements:
• Must have the right to work in Pakistan
• Familarity with School Exams (CIE/Edexcel)
• Understanding of UK exam board
• Team management
• Data analysis and presentation
• Ability to interpret policies/procedures
Essential Core Skills for the Role:
• Communicating and influencing (level 2)
• Plans ahead (level 2)
• Finance and resource management (level 2)
• Commercial and Business Development (level 2)
• Account and partnership management (level 2)
Our Values and Behaviours
British council values and behaviours are applicable across our organisation, in all roles and at all levels. They are important because they say what we stand for at the British Council and help us to deliver our strategy. We use them to guide our decision making, as well as guiding how we treat one another and the people we work with. These will be assessed in the selection process.
Our values are:
Open and Committed; Expert and Inclusive; Optimistic and Bold.
The behaviours for each values pair can be found on our Intranet SharePoint site for internal staff and at our Careers portal for external applicants.
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted Show more details...
via Jooble
posted_at: 6 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
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We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide...
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide...
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
Job Title: Programme Coordinator, CE (37798)
Pay Band: 5 |Contract Type: Indefinite |Location: Hong Kong
Role Purpose:
Supports the Cultural Engagement team (Head of Arts and Head of Education) in the implementation of arts and education programmes and projects in compliance with British Council policies and procedures including financial admin, reporting and data collection, operational project delivery and managing relations with delivery partners.
Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:
Managing self and others
• Holds vendors and suppliers to account for delivering services.
• Has the ability to work independently and manage workload against project deadlines.
• Plan and report on project financial plans and budget expenditure and forecasting to Head of Arts and Head of Education; manages smaller budgets.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date records on all financial transactions as per audit requirements.
• Ensure relationships with vendors are maintained and payments are processed on time and in accordance with FABS on-line system (SAP Finance) guidelines.
• Compliance to British Council financial policies and procedures.
Project Management
• Responsible for data management including timely data entry, quality assurance of data, undertaking basic analysis of monitoring data, and developing progress reports to meet needs of funders.
• Supports internal compliance such as due diligence, records management, data collection and storage.
• Manages grants administration, selection & evaluation, and procurement processes.
• Manages events-based components and trainings within a programme.
• Supports the project / programme manager in implementing diversity mainstreaming action plans and contributes to it.
Relationship and Stakeholder Management
• Manages relationships with clients/partners/stakeholders at appropriate level.
• Manages relationship with vendors and suppliers and holds them to account for delivering services.
Requirements:
• Fluent in written and oral English (APTIS CEFR Level B2) and Chinese
• Degree holder
• Experience of working in a supporting role on programmes or projects.
• Administrative and financial administration experience.
• Good understanding of basic concepts of monitoring and evaluation, and how they are central to good project management.
• Knowledge and/or experience of the UK and Hong Kong arts sector
• Experience in event management
• Knowledge and experience of the UK and HK education system
• Experience of working on government or partner-funded programmes
Role specific skills
• Good interpersonal communication skills (both verbal and written); able to work cooperatively with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Database management and IT skills in Microsoft Office e.g. Outlook, Word, TEAMS, Access, PowerPoint, Excel and web applications
• Knowledge of social media and website content management
• Basic knowledge of communication and marketing
• Able to implement risk mitigation practices and work with health and safety measures
• Able to work with attention to British Council’s organisational standards and values, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
Some travel and out of hours work may be required
Condition of Employment: Local Direct Hire
Applications are welcomed from candidates currently in this location with a natural right to work. Applications are also welcomed from candidates currently based in other British Council country offices. 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.
Closing Date: 18 June 2023 - 23:59 Hong Kong Time
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted Show more details...
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide...
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
Job Title: Programme Coordinator, CE (37798)
Pay Band: 5 |Contract Type: Indefinite |Location: Hong Kong
Role Purpose:
Supports the Cultural Engagement team (Head of Arts and Head of Education) in the implementation of arts and education programmes and projects in compliance with British Council policies and procedures including financial admin, reporting and data collection, operational project delivery and managing relations with delivery partners.
Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:
Managing self and others
• Holds vendors and suppliers to account for delivering services.
• Has the ability to work independently and manage workload against project deadlines.
• Plan and report on project financial plans and budget expenditure and forecasting to Head of Arts and Head of Education; manages smaller budgets.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date records on all financial transactions as per audit requirements.
• Ensure relationships with vendors are maintained and payments are processed on time and in accordance with FABS on-line system (SAP Finance) guidelines.
• Compliance to British Council financial policies and procedures.
Project Management
• Responsible for data management including timely data entry, quality assurance of data, undertaking basic analysis of monitoring data, and developing progress reports to meet needs of funders.
• Supports internal compliance such as due diligence, records management, data collection and storage.
• Manages grants administration, selection & evaluation, and procurement processes.
• Manages events-based components and trainings within a programme.
• Supports the project / programme manager in implementing diversity mainstreaming action plans and contributes to it.
Relationship and Stakeholder Management
• Manages relationships with clients/partners/stakeholders at appropriate level.
• Manages relationship with vendors and suppliers and holds them to account for delivering services.
Requirements:
• Fluent in written and oral English (APTIS CEFR Level B2) and Chinese
• Degree holder
• Experience of working in a supporting role on programmes or projects.
• Administrative and financial administration experience.
• Good understanding of basic concepts of monitoring and evaluation, and how they are central to good project management.
• Knowledge and/or experience of the UK and Hong Kong arts sector
• Experience in event management
• Knowledge and experience of the UK and HK education system
• Experience of working on government or partner-funded programmes
Role specific skills
• Good interpersonal communication skills (both verbal and written); able to work cooperatively with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Database management and IT skills in Microsoft Office e.g. Outlook, Word, TEAMS, Access, PowerPoint, Excel and web applications
• Knowledge of social media and website content management
• Basic knowledge of communication and marketing
• Able to implement risk mitigation practices and work with health and safety measures
• Able to work with attention to British Council’s organisational standards and values, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
Some travel and out of hours work may be required
Condition of Employment: Local Direct Hire
Applications are welcomed from candidates currently in this location with a natural right to work. Applications are also welcomed from candidates currently based in other British Council country offices. 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.
Closing Date: 18 June 2023 - 23:59 Hong Kong Time
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted Show more details...
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posted_at: 14 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a... high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a... high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
Role Purpose
The British Council’s English and Examinations Strategic Business Unit includes a significant business client base. It is part of our commercial strategy moving forward for the evolving Corporate English Solutions (CES) division to professionalise and develop our approach and to grow this income stream.
Role
CES Business Development Manager(BDM) will play a key role in supporting and driving the commercial growth of sales to corporate clients by
• identifying and connecting with potential new clients (prospecting)
• responding to potential new opportunities and enquiries (lead management)
• capture and manage data to help build insight around our corporate audience and the sales and marketing effectiveness of our corporate business (business data and intelligence)
• Working with Stakeholders in Country and regional teams to establish the commercial and operational viability of potential solutions
• Helping the organisation become more agile, competitive and client-focused in this space.
Main Accountabilities
Prospecting
• Uses target profiles and business intelligence to identify potential clients (prospects)
• Makes initial contact with prospects
• Share resources and content to present our products, services to nurture prospects and establish interest and intent.
• Ensures new leads are captured in CRM appropriately.
Lead Management
• Responds to all inbound corporate enquiries from within the assigned sales territory
• Ensure a response within an agreed Service Level Agreement.
• Provides appropriate information on British Council products and services
• Undertakes basic needs analysis with new enquiries, to establish intent and assess opportunity size and type.
• Qualifies new leads based on a global framework to build sales Opportunities.
• Passes qualified opportunities to Country/Cluster B2B Sales Mgrs.
• Maintains regular contact with the client until a Lead is either converted to an Opportunity or closed.
Business Development
• Contributes to activity that generates awareness of the British Council’s Corporate Solutions portfolio, including attending and potentially organizing events.
• Supports Business Development Executive by developing clear prospect profiles for the territory
• Works with country and regional marketing teams to support any marketing activity or campaigns that support corporate sales.
Business data and intelligence
• Captures and manages client data in CRM and other business systems.
• Responds to CRM workflows relating to leads that have been assigned.
• Contributes to reporting on sales, service, and marketing activity.
• Review data sources with colleagues to identify opportunities to improve performance
Managing Self And Others
• Tasks and coordinates others (e.g. internal colleagues or external contractors/suppliers) to complete time-limited, straightforward activities, within established procedures, to ensure efficient delivery of services. Monitors task completion to agreed quality and time standards
About You
Essential requirements:
• 3+ years of customer management experience
• Familiarity with Salesforce or use of similar CRM
• Proficiency in Microsoft office programs
• Local language at B2/C1 level for speaking and writing. English level at B2 speaking and writing
• University degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or discipline
Desirable Requirements
• Sales related experience in large sectors (e.g financial services, media, pharmaceuticals tourism etc)
• Sales or Marketing qualifications
Further Information
• Number of positions: 1
• Location: Flexible across Gulf countries – the appointed candidate can work from their current location
• Job Grade: 6/G
• Deadline to receive applications: 12th of June, 2023
• Other requirements: This role is open to candidates who have the right to work in the job location.
Benefits
• Housing Allowance
• Medical insurance
Please note that all applications should be submitted in English only.
It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment.
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.org
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted Show more details...
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a... high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
Role Purpose
The British Council’s English and Examinations Strategic Business Unit includes a significant business client base. It is part of our commercial strategy moving forward for the evolving Corporate English Solutions (CES) division to professionalise and develop our approach and to grow this income stream.
Role
CES Business Development Manager(BDM) will play a key role in supporting and driving the commercial growth of sales to corporate clients by
• identifying and connecting with potential new clients (prospecting)
• responding to potential new opportunities and enquiries (lead management)
• capture and manage data to help build insight around our corporate audience and the sales and marketing effectiveness of our corporate business (business data and intelligence)
• Working with Stakeholders in Country and regional teams to establish the commercial and operational viability of potential solutions
• Helping the organisation become more agile, competitive and client-focused in this space.
Main Accountabilities
Prospecting
• Uses target profiles and business intelligence to identify potential clients (prospects)
• Makes initial contact with prospects
• Share resources and content to present our products, services to nurture prospects and establish interest and intent.
• Ensures new leads are captured in CRM appropriately.
Lead Management
• Responds to all inbound corporate enquiries from within the assigned sales territory
• Ensure a response within an agreed Service Level Agreement.
• Provides appropriate information on British Council products and services
• Undertakes basic needs analysis with new enquiries, to establish intent and assess opportunity size and type.
• Qualifies new leads based on a global framework to build sales Opportunities.
• Passes qualified opportunities to Country/Cluster B2B Sales Mgrs.
• Maintains regular contact with the client until a Lead is either converted to an Opportunity or closed.
Business Development
• Contributes to activity that generates awareness of the British Council’s Corporate Solutions portfolio, including attending and potentially organizing events.
• Supports Business Development Executive by developing clear prospect profiles for the territory
• Works with country and regional marketing teams to support any marketing activity or campaigns that support corporate sales.
Business data and intelligence
• Captures and manages client data in CRM and other business systems.
• Responds to CRM workflows relating to leads that have been assigned.
• Contributes to reporting on sales, service, and marketing activity.
• Review data sources with colleagues to identify opportunities to improve performance
Managing Self And Others
• Tasks and coordinates others (e.g. internal colleagues or external contractors/suppliers) to complete time-limited, straightforward activities, within established procedures, to ensure efficient delivery of services. Monitors task completion to agreed quality and time standards
About You
Essential requirements:
• 3+ years of customer management experience
• Familiarity with Salesforce or use of similar CRM
• Proficiency in Microsoft office programs
• Local language at B2/C1 level for speaking and writing. English level at B2 speaking and writing
• University degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or discipline
Desirable Requirements
• Sales related experience in large sectors (e.g financial services, media, pharmaceuticals tourism etc)
• Sales or Marketing qualifications
Further Information
• Number of positions: 1
• Location: Flexible across Gulf countries – the appointed candidate can work from their current location
• Job Grade: 6/G
• Deadline to receive applications: 12th of June, 2023
• Other requirements: This role is open to candidates who have the right to work in the job location.
Benefits
• Housing Allowance
• Medical insurance
Please note that all applications should be submitted in English only.
It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment.
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.org
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted Show more details...
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BSS Support Officer
Date: 31-Mar-2023...
Location: Rose Hill, Sub Saharan Africa, MU
Company: British Council
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and
BSS Support Officer
Date: 31-Mar-2023...
Location: Rose Hill, Sub Saharan Africa, MU
Company: British Council
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
Business Support Officer (BSO)
Role Purpose
To support British Council operations in Mauritius and make a key contribution to ensuring and maintaining efficient management of day-to-day finances and administrative services in order to meet corporate standards and improve on operational efficiencies.
Ensure that operational team members are engaged with, and adhere to, the local service level agreements, reflecting the corporate standards. This requires constant and consistent monitoring for which a dedication to customer service excellence and strong relationship building are required
Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:
Key relationships:
Internal:
• The post holder is accountable to the Facilities Manager for Business Support Services (BSS) and eventually to the Country Director, for the successful delivery of BSS and finance services for the British Council Mauritius Directorate
• The post holder will be responsible for supporting BSS with regard to financial, operational, and administrative tasks within the British Council Mauritius portfolio.
External:
• Vendors
• Service providers
Finance and procurement:
• Processing purchase orders (creation and goods receipt for BSS) in liaison with Facilities Manager
• Assist in financial End of month/year tasks for BSS
• Manage despatch of finance letters and timely payment of vendors.
• Assist in filing of documents and maintain a filing register
Facilities
• Supporting general office maintenance and ensuring all office equipment and facilities are well maintained and accessible as per maintenance schedules. All necessary duties carried out to conform to official cyclone procedures.
• Maintaining of stock records and assist in maintenance of inventory register.
• Troubleshooting carried out when required, printers and photocopy machines.
• Taking delivery of consumables for the office from suppliers
• Support in the submission of EFT (Environmental Framework Tool) at all level.
• Support in maintaining general Health and Safety standards.
• Maintain a summary of motor vehicle journey records/fuel records monthly/annually.
• Get quotations from suppliers and analyse quotations received and present to Facilities Manager as and when required.
• Assisting the Facilities Manager in the reconciliation of mobile bills and to assist in the collection of personal call reimbursement.
• Ensure transport is planned and allocated effectively to staff on a daily basis in consultation with different activities Manager.
• Assist Facilities Manager in IT related tasks in liaison with IT hub support
• Assist Facilities Manager in procurement of goods and services for the office.
Role specific knowledge and experience:
Essential requirements:
• Higher School Certificate
• Basic finance management
• Computing (Level 2)
• Planning and Organising: must be methodical, with good attention to detail, be punctual, courteous, and reliable.
• Minimum of two years of working experience
Desirable:
• Diploma
• SAP/IT experience
Further Information
• Pay Band – 4
• Remuneration: MUR 37,637.00 Per Month
• Contract Type – Two (2) Year Fixed Term Contract
• Location – Mauritius
• Additional information
• Language requirements: Strong written and oral English communication skills. English at Proficiency IELTS 6.5
• The role holder must have existing rights to live and work in the country in which the role is based.
• Closing Date – 12 April 2023 Applications will close 23:59 East Africa Time
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.org
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted Show more details...
Date: 31-Mar-2023...
Location: Rose Hill, Sub Saharan Africa, MU
Company: British Council
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
Business Support Officer (BSO)
Role Purpose
To support British Council operations in Mauritius and make a key contribution to ensuring and maintaining efficient management of day-to-day finances and administrative services in order to meet corporate standards and improve on operational efficiencies.
Ensure that operational team members are engaged with, and adhere to, the local service level agreements, reflecting the corporate standards. This requires constant and consistent monitoring for which a dedication to customer service excellence and strong relationship building are required
Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:
Key relationships:
Internal:
• The post holder is accountable to the Facilities Manager for Business Support Services (BSS) and eventually to the Country Director, for the successful delivery of BSS and finance services for the British Council Mauritius Directorate
• The post holder will be responsible for supporting BSS with regard to financial, operational, and administrative tasks within the British Council Mauritius portfolio.
External:
• Vendors
• Service providers
Finance and procurement:
• Processing purchase orders (creation and goods receipt for BSS) in liaison with Facilities Manager
• Assist in financial End of month/year tasks for BSS
• Manage despatch of finance letters and timely payment of vendors.
• Assist in filing of documents and maintain a filing register
Facilities
• Supporting general office maintenance and ensuring all office equipment and facilities are well maintained and accessible as per maintenance schedules. All necessary duties carried out to conform to official cyclone procedures.
• Maintaining of stock records and assist in maintenance of inventory register.
• Troubleshooting carried out when required, printers and photocopy machines.
• Taking delivery of consumables for the office from suppliers
• Support in the submission of EFT (Environmental Framework Tool) at all level.
• Support in maintaining general Health and Safety standards.
• Maintain a summary of motor vehicle journey records/fuel records monthly/annually.
• Get quotations from suppliers and analyse quotations received and present to Facilities Manager as and when required.
• Assisting the Facilities Manager in the reconciliation of mobile bills and to assist in the collection of personal call reimbursement.
• Ensure transport is planned and allocated effectively to staff on a daily basis in consultation with different activities Manager.
• Assist Facilities Manager in IT related tasks in liaison with IT hub support
• Assist Facilities Manager in procurement of goods and services for the office.
Role specific knowledge and experience:
Essential requirements:
• Higher School Certificate
• Basic finance management
• Computing (Level 2)
• Planning and Organising: must be methodical, with good attention to detail, be punctual, courteous, and reliable.
• Minimum of two years of working experience
Desirable:
• Diploma
• SAP/IT experience
Further Information
• Pay Band – 4
• Remuneration: MUR 37,637.00 Per Month
• Contract Type – Two (2) Year Fixed Term Contract
• Location – Mauritius
• Additional information
• Language requirements: Strong written and oral English communication skills. English at Proficiency IELTS 6.5
• The role holder must have existing rights to live and work in the country in which the role is based.
• Closing Date – 12 April 2023 Applications will close 23:59 East Africa Time
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.org
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted Show more details...
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Location: Islamabad, South Asia, PK Karachi, South Asia, PK Lahore, South Asia, PK...
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build
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Location: Islamabad, South Asia, PK Karachi, South Asia, PK Lahore, South Asia, PK...
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
Pay band: 7
Location: National. Candidate can be based in either Karachi, Lahore or Islamabad.
Department: Resources - Directorate
Number of Position: 1
Contract Type: Indefinite
Closing date: 11 June 2023, Sunday at 23:59 PST
Role Purpose:
To provide leadership and guidance in British Council Pakistan on the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the British Council Safeguarding agenda and framework according to the British Council Safeguarding policy and procedures and in line with international and national legislation. We recognise that the care and welfare of children and adults is paramount and that both have the right to protection from abuse and harm when engaging with our activities and services; therefore, this role is a crucial part of Pakistan business delivery and operations.
Main Accountabilites:
• Liaise with the senior management to create buy-in and drive the safeguarding agenda.
• Lead the National Safeguarding Working Group.
• Lead and drive internal and external communication on safeguarding agenda to create safeguarding culture within the organization. This may include the design and delivery of training on safeguarding related topics in line with global safeguarding standards and base lines. To both internal and external staff and stakeholders.
• Support the adaption of global organisational safeguarding systems and procedures to the country context and establish and nurture partnerships with external agencies to prevent and respond to safeguarding incidents.
• Ensure compliance of safeguarding standards in all business areas by providing guidelines, tools and required support to raise competencies of the relevant functions.
• Actively promote a safeguarding culture through monitoring and evaluation of overall safeguarding practices in country by providing a country safeguarding action plan, safeguarding audits, risk reporting and other country safeguarding monitoring systems as outlined by global safeguarding.
• Participate and contribute to the (regional) safeguarding network in a meaningful way by active participation in regional safeguarding platforms and opportunities.
• Act as the first contact person on safeguarding concerns. Timely advice and support and management on safeguarding concerns and allegations in accordance with the global guidance and policy.
• Lead by example to ensure and build a culture of proactive safeguarding structure and procedures.
Role Requirements:
• Experience in NGO sector, development agencies
• At least 5 years of experience of working with children and/or adults from vulnerable communities and managing associated safeguarding risks
• At least 5 years of experience of risk assessment and mitigation of program and project delivery and working with external downstream partners.
• 16 years of education. Degree in child development/ humanitarian aid/ child rights or other related fields, is desireable.
• In-depth knowledge of the child /adults safeguarding sector and legal context in Pakistan.
• Adult and Child counselling skills
Essential Core Skills for the Role:
• Communicating and influencing skills (Level 4)
• Planning and Organizing (L3)
• Using technology (Level 3)
• Managing Projects(Level 3)
Main Opportunities for this role:
The British Council engages annually with millions of children and adults. This is directly through our wide ranging activities both online and face-to-face. Some of these activities involve partners (for example offsite schools, exams venues, cultural and educational institutions global cultural engagement projects delivered by downstream partners). Safeguarding children and adults that come into contact with the British Council, whether directly or through our partners, is a top priority which is reflected in our zero-tolerance to inaction relating to activities that place any child or adult at risk of abuse and harm.
This role will be accountable for safeguarding in country and lead on ensuring that a robust safeguarding framework is in place and promoted across all areas of the operation. The role will also work very closely with the British Council Safeguarding network, including the Global safeguarding team, safeguarding managers and focal points as well as British Council Pakistan
Our Values and Behaviours
British council values and behaviours are applicable across our organisation, in all roles and at all levels. They are important because they say what we stand for at the British Council and help us to deliver our strategy. We use them to guide our decision making, as well as guiding how we treat one another and the people we work with. These will be assessed in the selection process.
Our values are:
Open and Committed; Expert and Inclusive; Optimistic and Bold.
The behaviours for each values pair can be found on our Intranet SharePoint site for internal staff and at our Careers portal for external applicants.
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted Show more details...
Location: Islamabad, South Asia, PK Karachi, South Asia, PK Lahore, South Asia, PK...
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
Pay band: 7
Location: National. Candidate can be based in either Karachi, Lahore or Islamabad.
Department: Resources - Directorate
Number of Position: 1
Contract Type: Indefinite
Closing date: 11 June 2023, Sunday at 23:59 PST
Role Purpose:
To provide leadership and guidance in British Council Pakistan on the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the British Council Safeguarding agenda and framework according to the British Council Safeguarding policy and procedures and in line with international and national legislation. We recognise that the care and welfare of children and adults is paramount and that both have the right to protection from abuse and harm when engaging with our activities and services; therefore, this role is a crucial part of Pakistan business delivery and operations.
Main Accountabilites:
• Liaise with the senior management to create buy-in and drive the safeguarding agenda.
• Lead the National Safeguarding Working Group.
• Lead and drive internal and external communication on safeguarding agenda to create safeguarding culture within the organization. This may include the design and delivery of training on safeguarding related topics in line with global safeguarding standards and base lines. To both internal and external staff and stakeholders.
• Support the adaption of global organisational safeguarding systems and procedures to the country context and establish and nurture partnerships with external agencies to prevent and respond to safeguarding incidents.
• Ensure compliance of safeguarding standards in all business areas by providing guidelines, tools and required support to raise competencies of the relevant functions.
• Actively promote a safeguarding culture through monitoring and evaluation of overall safeguarding practices in country by providing a country safeguarding action plan, safeguarding audits, risk reporting and other country safeguarding monitoring systems as outlined by global safeguarding.
• Participate and contribute to the (regional) safeguarding network in a meaningful way by active participation in regional safeguarding platforms and opportunities.
• Act as the first contact person on safeguarding concerns. Timely advice and support and management on safeguarding concerns and allegations in accordance with the global guidance and policy.
• Lead by example to ensure and build a culture of proactive safeguarding structure and procedures.
Role Requirements:
• Experience in NGO sector, development agencies
• At least 5 years of experience of working with children and/or adults from vulnerable communities and managing associated safeguarding risks
• At least 5 years of experience of risk assessment and mitigation of program and project delivery and working with external downstream partners.
• 16 years of education. Degree in child development/ humanitarian aid/ child rights or other related fields, is desireable.
• In-depth knowledge of the child /adults safeguarding sector and legal context in Pakistan.
• Adult and Child counselling skills
Essential Core Skills for the Role:
• Communicating and influencing skills (Level 4)
• Planning and Organizing (L3)
• Using technology (Level 3)
• Managing Projects(Level 3)
Main Opportunities for this role:
The British Council engages annually with millions of children and adults. This is directly through our wide ranging activities both online and face-to-face. Some of these activities involve partners (for example offsite schools, exams venues, cultural and educational institutions global cultural engagement projects delivered by downstream partners). Safeguarding children and adults that come into contact with the British Council, whether directly or through our partners, is a top priority which is reflected in our zero-tolerance to inaction relating to activities that place any child or adult at risk of abuse and harm.
This role will be accountable for safeguarding in country and lead on ensuring that a robust safeguarding framework is in place and promoted across all areas of the operation. The role will also work very closely with the British Council Safeguarding network, including the Global safeguarding team, safeguarding managers and focal points as well as British Council Pakistan
Our Values and Behaviours
British council values and behaviours are applicable across our organisation, in all roles and at all levels. They are important because they say what we stand for at the British Council and help us to deliver our strategy. We use them to guide our decision making, as well as guiding how we treat one another and the people we work with. These will be assessed in the selection process.
Our values are:
Open and Committed; Expert and Inclusive; Optimistic and Bold.
The behaviours for each values pair can be found on our Intranet SharePoint site for internal staff and at our Careers portal for external applicants.
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted Show more details...
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We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide...
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education
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We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide...
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
Role Purpose:
• To provide strategic direction for safeguarding across the British Council East and South Asia region and ensure the British Council’s approach, policies, procedures, and organisational culture enable us to provide a safe environment for children and adults who we work with.
• The East and South Asia Regional Safeguarding Manager (RSGM) will support a network of national safeguarding managers and safeguarding focal points and actively manage safeguarding incidents as well as provide casework support.
• The RSGM will be part of the global safeguarding team and will contribute to the live and dynamic safeguarding change agenda within the British Council by way of shaping the future of our response to safeguarding.
• The RSGM manager will play a key role in creating a safeguarding culture by managing and embedding the safeguarding agenda across all key areas of our service delivery, which will include the implementation and monitoring of the Safeguarding (SG) strategy and implementing SG policies, procedures, and good practice models within their region. They will deploy reporting tools, strengthen capacity, ensure specific measures are in place to manage and mitigate risk within their direct areas of responsibility.
Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:
• A commitment to the British Council Safeguarding Vision/Mission and Principles and policies
• Effectively lead on the adherence to and implementation of the safeguarding framework within region
• Ensuring specific measures are in place to understand, identify and manage safeguarding risk within direct areas of responsibilities
• Lead and participate in the management of safeguarding cases and investigations in region
• Ensure the effectiveness of processes for responding to allegations against staff, representatives and others connected to the British Council
• Develop and maintain a programme of assurance to ensure that standards of safeguarding are maintained across all directly and indirectly delivered programmes and activities, in line with global safeguarding policies
• Develop and implement a programme of support and assurance for partners to ensure appropriate safeguarding arrangements are in place across British Council business delivery and activities. Including leading on ensuring safeguarding is being addressed within projects and programmes that British Council is meeting all safeguarding requirements as set out by the Charity Commission and FCDO.
• Provide in-depth support to Safeguarding focal points and national safeguarding managers, in some regions this will include the direct professional supervision of these staff
• Working with the regional and global network to strengthen the implementation of the safeguarding agenda
• Manage and lead safeguarding incidents, concerns and investigations with the support and guidance from the global safeguarding team
• Develop reports and data for analysis which identify trends and emerging needs as well as conduct targeted evaluations of safeguarding effectiveness
• Continuous professional development – keeping up to date knowledge of research/best practice and new innovations in safeguarding. Seeking out training and development opportunities in partnership with the global safeguarding team.
• Operate within the safeguarding policies, procedures and controls set out by British Council, Charity Commission and FCDO
• Attend Regional Leadership Team meetings and be an active member by providing insight into regional and global safeguarding risks and their management.
• Take the lead on regional safeguarding communications in partnership with the global safeguarding team and regional strategic lead
• Maintain and build upon the existing relationships within the global safeguarding team – sharing learning and development as well as attending team meetings, professional supervision and attending face to face meetings to ensure continued development in the field of international safeguarding.
• Be an active member of the global safeguarding team and support implementation of the global safeguarding agenda and workplan.
• Lead on the delivery of safeguarding training and upskilling for the region, in line with global safeguarding team
• Managing as appropriate any safeguarding budget allocation associated to country visits, safeguarding training & development as well as looking at sustainability/feasibility.
• Manage and develop the regional safeguarding network including safeguarding focal points including country visits to feed into country safeguarding assessments and quality assurance which this role will lead on.
Role specific knowledge and experience:
A minimum of ten years or more experience of:
• Managing and engagement in the Safeguarding field with focus on child and adult safeguarding and managing risks associated with vulnerable communities within an international context
• Conducting and leading Safeguarding case management work – including internal information gathering, risk assessment and risk management, investigations and data analysis and review
• Working within a multi-agency audience and with senior managers
• Programme and project safeguarding risk assessments
• Developing and delivering training and public speaking
• A strong knowledge and working understanding of international safeguarding legislation and UK legislation given the British Council’s UK positioning
• Working in complex and vulnerable countries and systems and delivering services to the communities there
Experience of:
• Safeguarding in varied settings and differing legal jurisdictions
• Implementing strategic Safeguarding policies and procedures
• Capacity and partnership building within Safeguarding
• Implementing organisational policies and procedures
Further Information:
Pay Band: 8 / Grade E
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, 2 years
Location: Across APAC region
Requirements:
• Candidates must have the right to live and work in the country in which the role will be based.
• Diploma or University degree in a relevant subject or discipline
• Relevant qualification in safeguarding or related field or equivalent professional experience
Closing Date: Sunday, 11 June 2023- 23:59 Singapore Time (GMT +8)
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted Show more details...
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide...
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
Role Purpose:
• To provide strategic direction for safeguarding across the British Council East and South Asia region and ensure the British Council’s approach, policies, procedures, and organisational culture enable us to provide a safe environment for children and adults who we work with.
• The East and South Asia Regional Safeguarding Manager (RSGM) will support a network of national safeguarding managers and safeguarding focal points and actively manage safeguarding incidents as well as provide casework support.
• The RSGM will be part of the global safeguarding team and will contribute to the live and dynamic safeguarding change agenda within the British Council by way of shaping the future of our response to safeguarding.
• The RSGM manager will play a key role in creating a safeguarding culture by managing and embedding the safeguarding agenda across all key areas of our service delivery, which will include the implementation and monitoring of the Safeguarding (SG) strategy and implementing SG policies, procedures, and good practice models within their region. They will deploy reporting tools, strengthen capacity, ensure specific measures are in place to manage and mitigate risk within their direct areas of responsibility.
Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:
• A commitment to the British Council Safeguarding Vision/Mission and Principles and policies
• Effectively lead on the adherence to and implementation of the safeguarding framework within region
• Ensuring specific measures are in place to understand, identify and manage safeguarding risk within direct areas of responsibilities
• Lead and participate in the management of safeguarding cases and investigations in region
• Ensure the effectiveness of processes for responding to allegations against staff, representatives and others connected to the British Council
• Develop and maintain a programme of assurance to ensure that standards of safeguarding are maintained across all directly and indirectly delivered programmes and activities, in line with global safeguarding policies
• Develop and implement a programme of support and assurance for partners to ensure appropriate safeguarding arrangements are in place across British Council business delivery and activities. Including leading on ensuring safeguarding is being addressed within projects and programmes that British Council is meeting all safeguarding requirements as set out by the Charity Commission and FCDO.
• Provide in-depth support to Safeguarding focal points and national safeguarding managers, in some regions this will include the direct professional supervision of these staff
• Working with the regional and global network to strengthen the implementation of the safeguarding agenda
• Manage and lead safeguarding incidents, concerns and investigations with the support and guidance from the global safeguarding team
• Develop reports and data for analysis which identify trends and emerging needs as well as conduct targeted evaluations of safeguarding effectiveness
• Continuous professional development – keeping up to date knowledge of research/best practice and new innovations in safeguarding. Seeking out training and development opportunities in partnership with the global safeguarding team.
• Operate within the safeguarding policies, procedures and controls set out by British Council, Charity Commission and FCDO
• Attend Regional Leadership Team meetings and be an active member by providing insight into regional and global safeguarding risks and their management.
• Take the lead on regional safeguarding communications in partnership with the global safeguarding team and regional strategic lead
• Maintain and build upon the existing relationships within the global safeguarding team – sharing learning and development as well as attending team meetings, professional supervision and attending face to face meetings to ensure continued development in the field of international safeguarding.
• Be an active member of the global safeguarding team and support implementation of the global safeguarding agenda and workplan.
• Lead on the delivery of safeguarding training and upskilling for the region, in line with global safeguarding team
• Managing as appropriate any safeguarding budget allocation associated to country visits, safeguarding training & development as well as looking at sustainability/feasibility.
• Manage and develop the regional safeguarding network including safeguarding focal points including country visits to feed into country safeguarding assessments and quality assurance which this role will lead on.
Role specific knowledge and experience:
A minimum of ten years or more experience of:
• Managing and engagement in the Safeguarding field with focus on child and adult safeguarding and managing risks associated with vulnerable communities within an international context
• Conducting and leading Safeguarding case management work – including internal information gathering, risk assessment and risk management, investigations and data analysis and review
• Working within a multi-agency audience and with senior managers
• Programme and project safeguarding risk assessments
• Developing and delivering training and public speaking
• A strong knowledge and working understanding of international safeguarding legislation and UK legislation given the British Council’s UK positioning
• Working in complex and vulnerable countries and systems and delivering services to the communities there
Experience of:
• Safeguarding in varied settings and differing legal jurisdictions
• Implementing strategic Safeguarding policies and procedures
• Capacity and partnership building within Safeguarding
• Implementing organisational policies and procedures
Further Information:
Pay Band: 8 / Grade E
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, 2 years
Location: Across APAC region
Requirements:
• Candidates must have the right to live and work in the country in which the role will be based.
• Diploma or University degree in a relevant subject or discipline
• Relevant qualification in safeguarding or related field or equivalent professional experience
Closing Date: Sunday, 11 June 2023- 23:59 Singapore Time (GMT +8)
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted Show more details...
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The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language...
We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people
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The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language...
We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK.
These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications.
Overview
Marketing and Communications at the British Council is a strategic function which drives awareness, understanding and engagement with us across our diverse audiences. We use insight, knowledge and analysis of our market and our customers to engage them with our work and our products and services in the most impactful and effective way.
We lead the development of our brand and use our expertise to tell inspiring stories to enhance our global reputation, build lifelong relationships, engage our staff and demonstrate our impact. This role is a new role as part of Marketing and Communications Transformation programme. In line with the Global Recruitment policy, standard application and recruitment decisions will apply for this role.
Role Purpose
The Marketing Performance Manager Asia Pacific will manage marketing performance analytics for the region, providing advice to the regional, cluster and country marketing teams, sharing knowledge and best practice and helping to ensure alignment across the British Council. This includes compiling reports which make recommendations for improvement, communicating insights to inform decision making and testing, measuring, and optimising different approaches.
Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:
Consultancy, analysis and problem solving
• Collaborates closely with regional, cluster and country marketing teams to understand their needs and recommends improvements based on data and insights.
• Creates, and where possible automates, reports to measure marketing activities and shares these with the regional marketing teams.
• Carries out customer journey analysis and funnel building to continually improvement the customer journey and improve results.
• Manages attribution initiatives in a changing digital measurement environment.
• Produces and communicates insight relating to regional campaign performance.
• Works with regional marketing teams and to define targeting criteria and support execution of campaigns based on those criteria.
Internal customer focus
• Works closely with regional marketing colleagues to analyse and optimise campaign performance.
• Provides accurate data, insights analysis, and forecasts for decision makers and stakeholders.
• Delivers actionable insights than can support and drive impactful decisions.
• Communicates results in a clear and concise manner, with an understanding of data visualization and the importance of drawing accurate conclusions from multiple data sources.
Service/Portfolio/Product improvement
• Analyses regional performance marketing channels such as email, paid search/social, making recommendations for optimisation.
• Develops a set of dashboards for the regional marketing team that provide clear visibility on the performance of their channels.
• Supports marketing planning process with insights on the impact of marketing activity on revenue.
• Performs analysis and provides insights for paid and organic traffic channels to understand what marketing channels are the most effective.
• Supports testing and optimisation of campaigns and initiatives through testable data-driven hypotheses, tracking, measurement and analysis.
• Tests, measures and optimises different approaches.
Sector/Subject/Functional expertise
• Supports the regional marketing team with the management of tracking and tagging using Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics.
• Manages data analytics projects dedicated to improving campaign performance.
• Manages performance marketing reporting initiatives and supports ongoing performance marketing reporting needs of local markets.
• Performs quantitative & qualitative analysis supporting the launch of new products and propositions.
Relationship and Stakeholder management
• Supports the Regional Head of Insights on specific performance marketing projects that increase campaign scale and efficiency including measurement, attribution, and reporting.
• Works collaboratively and closely with the Regional Head of Insights to reduce duplication and ensure alignment and joined up thinking.
• Fosters strong relationships with other key functions and teams such as Marketing Operations, SBU Insights and counterparts in other regional marketing hubs.
Managing self and others
• Plans and prioritises work activities to ensure effective delivery of diverse responsibilities and deliverables over a quarterly to annual time horizon.
• Determines work plans and coordinates input from others (who may be outside the direct management line) to meet specific objectives.
The main essential knowledge and experience points that we are looking for you to evidence are:
• Relevant degree in statistics/ economics/ marketing or relevant industry experience as the minimum
• Significant experience managing marketing performance analytics in a large and complex organisation
• Excellent analytical thinking and communication skills
• Ability to summarise results and present recommendations
• Project management skills
• Strong experience in data analytics with record of delivering business growth by guiding decision making
• Strong proficiency in SQL, BigQuery and/or Python
• Experience with dash-boarding tools such as Tableau, Looker or Google Analytics
• Strong understanding of at least one digital marketing channel: SEO, paid search (SEM), paid social, display, video, programmatic
Further Information
Pay Band – 6/G
Contract Type – Indefinite Contract
Location – Asia Pacific where the British Council has a physical presence
Requirements – Candidates must have the pre-existing right to work in location. Mobility/relocation support will not be provided
Closing Date – Monday, 05 June 2023 (23:59 UK time )
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted Show more details...
The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language...
We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK.
These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications.
Overview
Marketing and Communications at the British Council is a strategic function which drives awareness, understanding and engagement with us across our diverse audiences. We use insight, knowledge and analysis of our market and our customers to engage them with our work and our products and services in the most impactful and effective way.
We lead the development of our brand and use our expertise to tell inspiring stories to enhance our global reputation, build lifelong relationships, engage our staff and demonstrate our impact. This role is a new role as part of Marketing and Communications Transformation programme. In line with the Global Recruitment policy, standard application and recruitment decisions will apply for this role.
Role Purpose
The Marketing Performance Manager Asia Pacific will manage marketing performance analytics for the region, providing advice to the regional, cluster and country marketing teams, sharing knowledge and best practice and helping to ensure alignment across the British Council. This includes compiling reports which make recommendations for improvement, communicating insights to inform decision making and testing, measuring, and optimising different approaches.
Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:
Consultancy, analysis and problem solving
• Collaborates closely with regional, cluster and country marketing teams to understand their needs and recommends improvements based on data and insights.
• Creates, and where possible automates, reports to measure marketing activities and shares these with the regional marketing teams.
• Carries out customer journey analysis and funnel building to continually improvement the customer journey and improve results.
• Manages attribution initiatives in a changing digital measurement environment.
• Produces and communicates insight relating to regional campaign performance.
• Works with regional marketing teams and to define targeting criteria and support execution of campaigns based on those criteria.
Internal customer focus
• Works closely with regional marketing colleagues to analyse and optimise campaign performance.
• Provides accurate data, insights analysis, and forecasts for decision makers and stakeholders.
• Delivers actionable insights than can support and drive impactful decisions.
• Communicates results in a clear and concise manner, with an understanding of data visualization and the importance of drawing accurate conclusions from multiple data sources.
Service/Portfolio/Product improvement
• Analyses regional performance marketing channels such as email, paid search/social, making recommendations for optimisation.
• Develops a set of dashboards for the regional marketing team that provide clear visibility on the performance of their channels.
• Supports marketing planning process with insights on the impact of marketing activity on revenue.
• Performs analysis and provides insights for paid and organic traffic channels to understand what marketing channels are the most effective.
• Supports testing and optimisation of campaigns and initiatives through testable data-driven hypotheses, tracking, measurement and analysis.
• Tests, measures and optimises different approaches.
Sector/Subject/Functional expertise
• Supports the regional marketing team with the management of tracking and tagging using Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics.
• Manages data analytics projects dedicated to improving campaign performance.
• Manages performance marketing reporting initiatives and supports ongoing performance marketing reporting needs of local markets.
• Performs quantitative & qualitative analysis supporting the launch of new products and propositions.
Relationship and Stakeholder management
• Supports the Regional Head of Insights on specific performance marketing projects that increase campaign scale and efficiency including measurement, attribution, and reporting.
• Works collaboratively and closely with the Regional Head of Insights to reduce duplication and ensure alignment and joined up thinking.
• Fosters strong relationships with other key functions and teams such as Marketing Operations, SBU Insights and counterparts in other regional marketing hubs.
Managing self and others
• Plans and prioritises work activities to ensure effective delivery of diverse responsibilities and deliverables over a quarterly to annual time horizon.
• Determines work plans and coordinates input from others (who may be outside the direct management line) to meet specific objectives.
The main essential knowledge and experience points that we are looking for you to evidence are:
• Relevant degree in statistics/ economics/ marketing or relevant industry experience as the minimum
• Significant experience managing marketing performance analytics in a large and complex organisation
• Excellent analytical thinking and communication skills
• Ability to summarise results and present recommendations
• Project management skills
• Strong experience in data analytics with record of delivering business growth by guiding decision making
• Strong proficiency in SQL, BigQuery and/or Python
• Experience with dash-boarding tools such as Tableau, Looker or Google Analytics
• Strong understanding of at least one digital marketing channel: SEO, paid search (SEM), paid social, display, video, programmatic
Further Information
Pay Band – 6/G
Contract Type – Indefinite Contract
Location – Asia Pacific where the British Council has a physical presence
Requirements – Candidates must have the pre-existing right to work in location. Mobility/relocation support will not be provided
Closing Date – Monday, 05 June 2023 (23:59 UK time )
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted Show more details...
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The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language.
We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help... young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections
The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language.
We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help... young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK.
These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications.
Role Title: Local Examiner, Hourly Paid
Location: Iraq, Erbil / Sulaymaniyah
Number of positions: NA
Contract type: Hourly Paid contract
Closing date and time: 20 June 2023
Pay band and Salary for the position: Hourly paid, paid per hour of service
Role Requirement: Candidate must have the right to work in Iraq.
Please note that all applications for this post should be submitted in English. It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment. About us: The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust.
We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Each year we reach over 20 million people face-to-face and more than 500 million people online, via broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body.
The purpose of this role is to To carry out assessments for the IELTS Speaking module, including second marking where necessary, maintaining the standards required by the IELTS Professional Support Network (PSN) and the British Council. This role may require frequent travel to test centers across Iraq where applicable and needed. Main opportunities/challenges for this role: Flexibility in working hours is expected to meet operational needs. Weekend work will be the norm, not the exception.
Note: IELTS Examiners are required to maintain certification in the Speaking module for the duration of the contract. Failure to do so could result in early termination of the contract. Main Accountabilities:The post holder will be responsible for delivery of IELTS oral interviews. The post will work closely with the examiner support teams and will report directly to the Examinations Services Manager in Baghdad in terms of deployment and to the IELTS Team Leader in MENA in terms of compliance with PSN and IELTS Examiner standards. Examining Responsibilities include
• Conducting IELTS speaking interviews.
• Marking IELTS speaking tests.
• Conducting other IELTS and British Council exams as required.
• Second marking for the speaking module.
• Adhering to the IELTS Professional Support Network and British Council policies.
• Other duties relevant to British Council English Language and assessment services.
• Attendance at Examiner and other relevant meetings as required.
• Always Maintaining the reputation and integrity of IELTS and the British Council.
• Professional Academic support for the Iraq Exams Teams where necessary.
• Ensuring all duties are delivered in line with the British Council’s policy on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and that EDI is taken into account when planning and delivering activities.
• Managing information created and received in compliance with the British Council’s information management standards, policies, the UK data protection principles and local legislation.
• Participating in required British Council training and applying relevant principles in carrying out duties; this includes Child Protection and Health and Safety.
Further details:If you are interested in the post and feel that you are suitable for the role, then we would really like to hear from you. Please apply by 20 June 2023 (23:59 GST Time).
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world. Equality StatementThe British Council is committed to a policy of equality and to valuing diversity and is keen to reflect the diversity of the societies in which we work at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We aim to abide by and promote equality legislation by following both the letter and the spirit of it to avoid unjustified discrimination, recognising discrimination as a barrier to equality of opportunity, inclusion and human rights. All staff worldwide are required to ensure their behaviour is consistent with our policies.
The British Council has Disability Confident Employer Status. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any specific requirements or adjustments needed to enable participation in the recruitment process.
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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
If you have any problems with your application please email
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted Show more details...
We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help... young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK.
These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications.
Role Title: Local Examiner, Hourly Paid
Location: Iraq, Erbil / Sulaymaniyah
Number of positions: NA
Contract type: Hourly Paid contract
Closing date and time: 20 June 2023
Pay band and Salary for the position: Hourly paid, paid per hour of service
Role Requirement: Candidate must have the right to work in Iraq.
Please note that all applications for this post should be submitted in English. It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment. About us: The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust.
We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Each year we reach over 20 million people face-to-face and more than 500 million people online, via broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body.
The purpose of this role is to To carry out assessments for the IELTS Speaking module, including second marking where necessary, maintaining the standards required by the IELTS Professional Support Network (PSN) and the British Council. This role may require frequent travel to test centers across Iraq where applicable and needed. Main opportunities/challenges for this role: Flexibility in working hours is expected to meet operational needs. Weekend work will be the norm, not the exception.
Note: IELTS Examiners are required to maintain certification in the Speaking module for the duration of the contract. Failure to do so could result in early termination of the contract. Main Accountabilities:The post holder will be responsible for delivery of IELTS oral interviews. The post will work closely with the examiner support teams and will report directly to the Examinations Services Manager in Baghdad in terms of deployment and to the IELTS Team Leader in MENA in terms of compliance with PSN and IELTS Examiner standards. Examining Responsibilities include
• Conducting IELTS speaking interviews.
• Marking IELTS speaking tests.
• Conducting other IELTS and British Council exams as required.
• Second marking for the speaking module.
• Adhering to the IELTS Professional Support Network and British Council policies.
• Other duties relevant to British Council English Language and assessment services.
• Attendance at Examiner and other relevant meetings as required.
• Always Maintaining the reputation and integrity of IELTS and the British Council.
• Professional Academic support for the Iraq Exams Teams where necessary.
• Ensuring all duties are delivered in line with the British Council’s policy on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and that EDI is taken into account when planning and delivering activities.
• Managing information created and received in compliance with the British Council’s information management standards, policies, the UK data protection principles and local legislation.
• Participating in required British Council training and applying relevant principles in carrying out duties; this includes Child Protection and Health and Safety.
Further details:If you are interested in the post and feel that you are suitable for the role, then we would really like to hear from you. Please apply by 20 June 2023 (23:59 GST Time).
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world. Equality StatementThe British Council is committed to a policy of equality and to valuing diversity and is keen to reflect the diversity of the societies in which we work at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We aim to abide by and promote equality legislation by following both the letter and the spirit of it to avoid unjustified discrimination, recognising discrimination as a barrier to equality of opportunity, inclusion and human rights. All staff worldwide are required to ensure their behaviour is consistent with our policies.
The British Council has Disability Confident Employer Status. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any specific requirements or adjustments needed to enable participation in the recruitment process.
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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
If you have any problems with your application please email
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted Show more details...
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Computer-Based Exams Invigilator
Date: 12-May-2023...
Location: St Augustine, Americas, TT
Company: British Council
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks
Computer-Based Exams Invigilator
Date: 12-May-2023...
Location: St Augustine, Americas, TT
Company: British Council
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
Location: Trinidad and Tobago
Department: Exams
Contract type: External contract
Number of positions: 15 vacancies
Role Purpose
Invigilate examinations to the standard required by the British Council and the relevant Exams Boards or Awarding Bodies.
Main Accountabilities
The role supports the British Council Examinations Team with the day-to-day operations at examination venues across Trinidad & Tobago. This may include, but is not limited to::
• Assisting with the set-up of examination venues by placing banners, examination signage in accordance with outlined procedures
• Admitting candidates into the examination room by checking attendance dockets and IDs
• Assigning candidates to their respective workstations by admitting them on the relevant software platform
• Reading and being knowledgeable of respective examination rules prior to the start of each examination session
• Filling out examination room seating plans using the templates provided
• Distributing authorised examination materials to candidates
• Clearly and audibly reading examination instructions to candidates prior to the start of examinations and the times indicated by the Exam Board
• Ensuring that candidates adhere to examination rule whilst inside the examination room
• Reporting queries raised by candidates to British Council Examination Team the same day
• Dealing with examination irregularities in accordance with exam board procedures
• Completing attendance sheets for each examination session
• Ensuring candidates do not remove any authorised materials from the examination room
• Checking online reports to ensure that all exams were successfully uploaded at the end of each exam sitting
• Following all relevant guidelines and British Council policies in the areas: Safeguarding, Anti-Fraud and EDI
• Attending briefing and training sessions as requested by the British Council Examinations team.
Requirements
• Experience in dealing with internal and external customers
• Computer Skills – working knowledge on the use of computers and the internet
• Passes in at least 5 CXC Ordinary level subjects
Additional Information
• We are looking for part time Exams invigilators.
• Candidates must already have the right to work in Trinidad and Tobago.
Closing Date: applications will close on Monday, May 22 at 23:59 Colombia time.
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.org
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted Show more details...
Date: 12-May-2023...
Location: St Augustine, Americas, TT
Company: British Council
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
Location: Trinidad and Tobago
Department: Exams
Contract type: External contract
Number of positions: 15 vacancies
Role Purpose
Invigilate examinations to the standard required by the British Council and the relevant Exams Boards or Awarding Bodies.
Main Accountabilities
The role supports the British Council Examinations Team with the day-to-day operations at examination venues across Trinidad & Tobago. This may include, but is not limited to::
• Assisting with the set-up of examination venues by placing banners, examination signage in accordance with outlined procedures
• Admitting candidates into the examination room by checking attendance dockets and IDs
• Assigning candidates to their respective workstations by admitting them on the relevant software platform
• Reading and being knowledgeable of respective examination rules prior to the start of each examination session
• Filling out examination room seating plans using the templates provided
• Distributing authorised examination materials to candidates
• Clearly and audibly reading examination instructions to candidates prior to the start of examinations and the times indicated by the Exam Board
• Ensuring that candidates adhere to examination rule whilst inside the examination room
• Reporting queries raised by candidates to British Council Examination Team the same day
• Dealing with examination irregularities in accordance with exam board procedures
• Completing attendance sheets for each examination session
• Ensuring candidates do not remove any authorised materials from the examination room
• Checking online reports to ensure that all exams were successfully uploaded at the end of each exam sitting
• Following all relevant guidelines and British Council policies in the areas: Safeguarding, Anti-Fraud and EDI
• Attending briefing and training sessions as requested by the British Council Examinations team.
Requirements
• Experience in dealing with internal and external customers
• Computer Skills – working knowledge on the use of computers and the internet
• Passes in at least 5 CXC Ordinary level subjects
Additional Information
• We are looking for part time Exams invigilators.
• Candidates must already have the right to work in Trinidad and Tobago.
Closing Date: applications will close on Monday, May 22 at 23:59 Colombia time.
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.org
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted Show more details...
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