We have a vacancy for a full time position of IELTS Assistant in our Brussels office (Examinations Services). This post is for six months initially. There may be an opportunity for renewal before the post expires.

JOB SUMMARY

Play a key role in achieving success for the British Council in meeting or exceeding IELTS growth targets across Belgium and Luxembourg. The person selected will be actively involved in the pre- and post- exam delivery of IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) as well as on the test day.

This post will suit someone who:

•is customer focused and has previous experience of one of the following: examinations delivery, administration or secretarial work (a specific task of inputting candidates’ details accurately in a short time will be set on the day of the interview),
•is a good team player, has a flexible approach, can remain focussed when faced with competing demands and is able to deliver what is expected,
•has written and oral skills in English at CEFR B2/C1 level and written and oral skills in French and/or Dutch at CEFR B1/B2 level.
•is interested in developing their skills and prospects.

HOW WE WORK

This post is part of a team of three working in Examinations Services to offer English language examinations in Belgium and Luxembourg (Cambridge ESOL examinations and IELTS). The Cambridge ESOL examinations have been run in Belgium since the 1940s and are always very popular and in demand. IELTS has experienced vast growth since it was first offered in 1989, with more than 1,200,000 tests now being taken in 120 countries every year. The team’s goal is to confirm IELTS’ position as the market leader in English language examinations and to ensure continued high standards of quality, validity, security and overall integrity.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are keen to work in a stimulating and international environment with like-minded people, please send in your completed Standard application form (see below) describing how your skills and experience relate to the person specifications listed in the IELTS Assistant Job Description (MS Word 103 KB). Please follow the 'Instructions for applicants' below.
If you are unable to download these materials please contact recruitment@britishcouncil.be
Starting salary is in the range of € 1885 gross per month

Closing date for receipt of applications: 12pm on 18 July 2009

•Candidates shortlisted will be contacted by e-mail and/or phone on 23 & 24/7.
•A set admin task followed by an interview will take place on 27, 28 or 29/7/09
•The successful candidate should be available to start up work between 26 August and 14 September.

Please submit your application form by e-mail to recruitment@britishcouncil.be
Applications received after the deadline will not be acknowledged.

We are looking for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to join our team of IELTS Examiners.

This activity would suit both qualified employed or freelance teachers with flexible timetable who can commit themselves mostly on Saturdays (once or twice a month) for a minimum of 2 years.

You will need:

• An undergraduate degree or qualification which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to an undergraduate degree;
• A recognised qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL);
• At least 3 years full time (or the equivalent part time) relevant TESOL teaching experience (post certificate level qualification);
• The required professional attributes and interpersonal skills;
• Previous examining experience is an asset.

Applicants must be native speaker (or a non-native speaker of an overall IELTS Band 9).

If you would like to know more about IELTS, please go to http://www.ielts.org/teachers.aspx

Recruitment information packs for applicants to be requested from: Cristina Marasescu, IELTS Administrator cristina.marasescu@britishcouncil.be

Closing date for applications: 10/07/2009

Every year we take on an intern to assist members of the British Council’s office in Brussels. We offer two paid internships per year, the first beginning in March running until the end of August, and a second beginning in September and running until the end of February.

We welcome applications for the internship starting in March from 14 December until 30 January.

Applications for the internship starting in September should be submitted between 17 April until 29 May.

If you are a recent graduate, or are in the process of finishing your studies (ideally with a Master's degree and a strong interest in the European Institutions) this post may be for you. The successful candidate will have an excellent level of English and be fluent in French, Spanish, German or Dutch.

We welcome applications from all nationalities. However, all applicants must be entitled to work in Belgium.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@britishcouncil.be

Deadline for applications: 29 May for the September internship/30 January for the March internship

The British Council also welcomes ONE application per year from University students who have to carry out an internship within the framework of their studies before entering the workplace.

Please be aware that these applications will be considered on a “needs only” basis. If we do not have any opportunity matching your profile at the moment you apply, we will keep your information in our database for future opportunities.

This is an unpaid internship opportunity.

All applicants must have a valid Belgian work permit.

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please send your CV and cover letter to Recruitment@britishcouncil.be

We do not accept spontaneous applications.

Our Recruitment Policy
The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all nationalities and sectors of the community.
We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Applicants who do not read standard text should state preferred format for application pack: large print, Braille, computer disk or audio tape.
Please note that we do not accept any spontaneous applications.

For more information on the British Council's Equal Opportunities policy and details of our Integrated Equality Scheme (IES) please visit: http://www.britishcouncil.org/home-diversity.htm.

Please note that applicants must be entitled to work in Belgium.