Do you want to be part of a multicultural organization with dynamic teams spanning six continents? Then this might just be the place for you.
Welcome to the British Council, the UK’s cultural relations organization. We create international opportunities for the UK and other countries and build trust between them worldwide.
We have teams and offices in six continents and over 100 countries bringing exciting international opportunities to life, every day. Each year we work with millions of people, connecting them with the United Kingdom, through our work in English, the Arts, Education and our ways of living and organizing society. We have over 70 years’ experience of doing this.
We are on a mission to find a dynamic, creative, result-oriented individual who will join our Arts team. If this sounds like you, then you definitely want to look through the information below
The Role
Programme Manager (Middle Management)
The Responsibilities
In this role, you will be in charge of:
* Programme Development, Management, Evaluation and Reporting
* Risk Management
* Team Leadership and Management
* Contract and Account Management
The Person
We are looking for someone with:
* At least five years’ work experience in at least one of the council’s business areas: Arts, Education or Society * Demonstrated experience maintaining relationships with project partners and stakeholders
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Programmes team to share intelligence and opportunity that creates added benefit to project partners and contacts
The Benefits (What you get in return)
* Meet and work with a diverse group of creative and innovative people
* Opportunity to work in a multicultural and multinational environment
* Enjoy great career/ learning and development prospects
Read through the Role Profile for the starting salary
So if you think this is the right job for you, please click on the apply button. Note that you should only fill out the application after thoroughly reading through the ROLE PROFILE & GUIDANCE NOTES. There’s some important information you don’t want to miss.
Role Profile – Programme Manager.pdf
British Council Behaviours.pdf
Core Skills.doc
Note to Applicants
On the supporting statement, candidates should write an additional 100-200 words explaining how they meet the following requirements:
1. Maintaining relationships with project partners and stakeholders.
2. Programme development, management, evaluation and reporting.
3. A track record of business development and risk management.
Interviews will be held face to face. The application process includes a Test of English language proficiency and a presentation during interview.
Closing date: Wednesday 24th August, 2016.at 23.59 UK time
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The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect diversity of the society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.