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Working for the British Council offers you a unique opportunity to gain experience and develop skills. Jobs with the British Council offer scope for versatility, initiative and creativity in a stimulating and supportive environment.

About Us
British Council is UK's international organisation for educational and cultural relations and manages a wide range of activities covering the arts, science, technology and education. Through our work we aim to build and develop long-term relationships with governments, organisations and people to provide mutual benefit and promote a wider knowledge of the UK and the English language. All jobs in the organisation contribute towards these aims. All our work is concerned with people and involves quality and customer care.

What are the longer term career prospects?
You will be encouraged to manage your own career. Whatever your area and level of work, a job in the British Council is a unique opportunity to develop highly transferable skills which will serve you well.

We are an equal opportunity employer
The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and the development of positive policies to promote equal opportunity in employment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

All applications for advertised jobs will not be considered without a complete application form
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Available jobs

Head of English Strategic Business Unit (ESBU) Marketing and Communications
Deadline: 5 January 2012

The purpose of the job is to contribute to the British Council’s Cultural Relations mission through leading on the creation, planning, delivery and evaluation of marketing and communication strategies and activities across the Teaching Centres, Exams and English Language Teaching Products in Egypt, in line with business growth and impact targets.

Essential Behaviours

  • Shaping the Future
  • Being accountable
  • Working together
  • Making it happen

Essential Skills and Knowledge

  • Business Management and development
  • Marketing and customer service
  • Communications skills
  • Computer skills
  • English language
  • Written and spoken Arabic

Experience

  • Minimum of six to eight years experience at middle or upper marketing management level, preferably within the Egypt market
  • Evidence of ability to manage all aspects of marketing from conducting sound market analysis, establishing marketing plan and targeting potential clients, and generating timely marketing reports.

Please read the Role Profile carefully and complete the application form using the Behavioural competency dictionary , Generic Skills Pack and guidance notes to help you.

Please send the application (attached with the CV) to ESBU.Mangr@britishcouncil.org.eg

Deadline for receiving applications is 5 January 2012 at 1700.

Examination services Assistant (Alexandria)
Deadline:5 January

The purpose of the job is to provide administrative assistance to the British Council Examinations Services operation in Alexandria

Essential Behaviours

  • Working together
  • Making it happen
  • Being accountable
  • Connecting with others

Essential Skills and Knowledge

  • Computer Skills  
  • Communication Skills
  • Excellent spoken and written English
  • Excellent spoken Arabic
  • Basic financial skills and cash functions
  • Administrative Skills

Essential Experience

  • Minimum of one year administration work experience

Please read the Role Profile carefully and complete the application form using the Behavioural competency dictionary , Generic Skills Pack and guidance notes to help you.

Please send the application (attached with the CV) to Alex.ESC@britishcouncil.org.eg

Deadline for receiving applications is 5 January 2012 at 1700

English Strategic Business Unit (ESBU) Marketing and Communications Manager
Deadline: 5 January 2012

The purpose of the job is to contribute to the development of British Council’s English business areas through the development of competitive intelligence, insight and analysis that feeds into marketing and business planning. To deliver and evaluate marketing and communication activities; manage the British Council brand; promote British Council’s English products and services to potential and current customers and clients; lead on the digital strategy for the English businesses in-country, ensuring important media presence; contribute to building long-term relationships with all major stakeholders and target groups

Essential Behaviours

  • Shaping the Future
  • Making It Happen
  • Connecting with others

Essential Skills and Knowledge

  • Marketing and customer service
  • English language
  • Written and spoken Arabic

Essential Experience

  • Minimum of three years managerial experience in a similar role in the private or NGO sector
  • Proven success in application of social media for business use

Please read the Role Profile carefully and complete the application form using the Behavioural competency dictionary , Generic Skills Pack and guidance notes to help you.

Please send the application (attached with the CV) to Marketing.manager@britishcouncil.org.eg

Deadline for receiving applications is 5 January 2012 at 17.00

Customer Services Assistant
Deadline: Extended till 5 January 2013

The purpose of the job is to provide a professional and efficient integrated customer services on the full range of British Council’s activities and services and to meet Customer Service Excellence standards in all contacts with customers, be that through face to face or emails.

Essential Behaviours

  • Working together
  • Making it happen
  • Being accountable
  • Connecting with others

Essential Skills and Knowledge

  • Financial Skills
  • Computer Skills
  • Marketing and Customer Services Skills

Essential Experience

  • One year professional experience in dealing with customers face to face/ front line or Call Centre

Please read the Role Profile carefully and complete the application form using the Behavioural competency dictionary , Generic Skills Pack and guidance notes to help you.

Please send the application (attached with the CV) to Customer.services@britishcouncil.org.eg

Deadline for receiving applications is 5 January 2013 at 1700

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