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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.

Current Job Openings

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		Hourly-paid Teaching Opportunities Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

We welcome expressions of interest in potential hourly paid teaching opportunities from male and female teachers with a Certificate level TESOL qualification (i.e. Cambridge CELTA or equivalent) and two years subsequent full-time English language teaching experience.

The Professional Profile is a CV-like document that aims to capture full evidence of your qualifications and training, career history and teaching experience to date.

When a teaching vacancy arises we will review the Professional Profiles we have received and then invite any short-listed candidates for an interview.

Please send a completed Professional Profile to teach@sa.britishcouncil.org

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

		Invigilators - Part Time Saudi Arabia

The purpose of the job is to invigilate British Council Examinations.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Spoken English: ability to deal with more complex information/enquiries
Customer Care: able to present routine information clearly and logically
Team-working: Able to deal professionally with peers and customers in a pleasant but firm manner and to make an active and constructive contribution to the work of Examination Venue Teams
Interpersonal skills: able to deal with challenging circumstances
Able to meet deadlines/keep to a schedule

Desirable requirements

University Degree

Other important features or requirements of the job

Role may involve at times travelling, unsocial/evening hours, working on weekends
Must hold a valid resident permit (iqama) for Saudi Arabia

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed. Please read the Role Profile carefully and complete the application form. Fully completed applications should be returned to ksa.recruit@sa.britishcouncil.org

		Manager, Services for International Marketing (SIEM) Dubai/ Abu Dhabi - UAE Closing Date: 27 February 2012

The purpose of the job is to lead on the operational aspects, delivery and financial management of British Council Services for International Education Marketing in the UAE. To do this through the delivery of client funded activities with the aim of:

positioning the UK as a leader in international education
contributing to the growth of UK education both in the UK and in the UAE
building strategic partnerships in the UK and in the UAE

Essential Behaviours

Being accountable
Making it happen
Shaping the future
Working together

Essential Skills and Knowledge

Marketing and Customer Services
Communications Skills
Strong writing and presentation skills in English
In-depth working knowledge of the local education sector
Partnership management and relationship building
Proven ability to identify, develop, and manage relationships in the education sector to achieve business targets

Please note the following:

Applications which do not state the role being applied for in the subject line or which are accompanied by a CV instead of the required application form will be rejected immediately;
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and will be required to complete a task prior to their interview
In the event that two or more candidates are equally strong, preference may be given to Arabic-speaking applicants.

The closing date for applications is 27 February 2012. Please read the Role Profile carefully and complete the application form. (You may use the guidance notes, Behaviours pack and Generic Skills pack to help you). Fully completed applications should be returned to lara.khouri@ae.britishcouncil.org

		Marcomms Manager - Teaching and Exams Riyadh/ Jeddah - Saudi Arabia Closing Date: 24 February 2012

The purpose of the job is to:

Support the development of Teaching and Exams (T&E) businesses in Saudi Arabia by providing market intelligence and marketing decision support for Teaching and Exams Management.
Design and implement T&E Marketing and Communications plans to achieve business targets and enable the British Council to achieve its corporate goals.

Essential Behaviours

Being Accountable
Shaping the future
Working Together
Making it Happen

Essential Skills and Knowledge

Business Management and development
Marketing and customer service
Communication skills
Computer skills
English language minimum IELTS 6.5 or equivalent

Essential Experience

Minimum of three years experience at management level involving a significant degree of Marketing
Evidence of success in developing and implementing marketing communications strategies.

Other important features or requirements of the job

Regular travel within Saudi Arabia
Occasional travel to regional meetings
Must have a valid resident permit (iqama) for Saudi Arabia

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed. The closing date for applications is 24 February 2012. Please read the Role Profile carefully and complete the application form. (You may use the guidance notes, Behaviours pack and Generic Skills pack to help you). Fully completed applications should be returned to ksa.recruit@sa.britishcouncil.org

		Customer Services Manager - Teaching and Exams Riyadh/ Jeddah - Saudi Arabia Closing Date : 24 February 2012

The purpose of the job is to:

Support the development of Teaching and Exams (T&E) businesses in Saudi ARabia by ensuring the provision of high quality customer services for British Council Teaching Centre and Examinations Services customers across Saudi Arabia.
Provide decision support for T&E management by collecting, analysing and reporting current customer data from all Saudi Arabic centres.

Essential Behaviours

Being accountable
Shaping the future
Working together
Making it happen

Essential Skills and Knowledge

Business Management and development
Marketing and customer service
Communication skills
Computer skills
English language minimum IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
Native speaker level of written and spoken Arabic

Essential Experience

Minimum of 3 years experience of customer service management

Other important features or requirements of the job

Regular travel within Saudi Arabia
Occasional travel to regional meetings
Must have a valid resident permit (iqama) for Saudi Arabia

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed. The closing date for applications is 24 February 2012. Please read the Role Profile carefully and complete the application form. (You may use the guidance notes, Behaviours pack and Generic Skills pack to help you). Fully completed applications should be returned to ksa.recruit@sa.britishcouncil.org

		Project Manager - Arts Riyadh - Saudi Arabia Closing Date : 15 February 2012

The purpose of the job is to contribute to the achievement of British Council objectives through effective and efficient planning, management, implementation and evaluation of Saudi Projects in Arts to include effective delivery of products, services and networks to enable Saudi Arabia to achieve its defined targets and outcomes in Arts and to increase its impact of work in Arts in Saudi Arabia.

Essential Behaviours

Working together
Being accountable
Shaping the future
Making it happen

Essential Skills and Knowledge

Fluent written and spoken English (IELTS 6.5 and above)
IT Skills (ICDL or equivalent)

Essential Experience

Experience in Project Management
Sectoral Knowledge of Arts

Other important features or requirements of the job

The post holder will be expected:

To work some unsocial hours during the evening or weekends
To attend social events during the evening or weekend
To travel (include international and domestic flights)
To be legally allowed to work in Saudi Arabia and be a resident
To be able to have his/her sponsorship transferred to the British Council (non-Saudi’s)

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed. The closing date for applications is 15 February 2012. Please read the Role Profile carefully and complete the application form. (You may use the guidance notes, Behaviours pack and Generic Skills pack to help you). Fully completed applications should be returned to ksa.recruit@sa.britishcouncil.org

		Resources Coordinator Jeddah - Saudi Arabia Closing Date : 15 February 2012

The purpose of the job is to Support Recourses Manager to ensure smooth and efficient running of British Council resources and services in the Jeddah office.

Essential Behaviours

Being accountable
Making it happen
Working together
Creating shared purpose

Essential Skills and Knowledge

Computer skills
Communication Skills
Basic Finance Skills

Essential Experience

Minimum of one year of full time work experience in Finance.

Other important features or requirements of the job

The post involves sometimes travelling for training, business meetings where applicable
Strict adherence to finance security and administration requirements is an essential part of the post
Applicant with a valid residence permit (Iqama) in Saudi Arabia which is transferable are eligible to apple for the post (for non-Saudi only)

		Male Customer Services Manager Jeddah - Saudi Arabia Closing Date: 15 February 2012

The purpose of the job is to support the development of Teaching Centre business in Jeddah by ensuring the provision of high quality customer service to all British Council clients and customers and specifically those of the Teaching Centre.
In order to comply with local customs and practice and the nature of the job, only males may apply for this post.

Essential Behaviours

Being accountable
Shaping the future
Working together
Making it happen

Essential Skills and Knowledge

Business Management and development
Financial Planning & Management
Marketing & customer service
Computer skills
English language IELTS 6 or equivalent, or aptitude to achieve this within six months
Proficient written and spoken Arabic

Essential Experience

Experience in a customer service role, or demonstrable aptitude for dealing effectively with customers and clients (including proven face-to-face customer handling skills).

Other important features or requirements of the job

Male only post holder and will be expected to work evenings on a regular basis.
Weekend work may be required on an occasional basis.
Must have a valid resident’s permit (Iqama) for Saudi Arabia which is transferable (applicable to non-Saudi only)