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.

Creating Job Openings in Lebanon

- Finance Assistant needed for immediate start

Type of Job: Full time

Fixed term contract: 2 years

Basic salary LBP 1,744,667+ daily transportation LBP 8,000

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• University Degree
• Minimum of 2 years experience in finance and administrative work
• Good financial skills
• Good IT skills
• Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic

The closing date for applications is Sunday 6 October 2013. Please read the role profile carefully, check definitions of the behaviours and generic skills, and complete the application form using the ‘Guidance notes for completing application form section’ for assistance (this is found in the application form). Completed applications should be emailed to: job.vacancy@lb.britishcouncil.org specifying the job title in the subject line. No applications will be accepted after the closing date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

- Premises and Admin Assistant needed for immediate start

Type of Job: Full time

Fixed term contract: 2 years

Basic salary LBP 1,744,667+ daily transportation LBP 8,000

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• University Degree
• At least 2 years’ experience in administrative role
• Good experience in record keeping and planning
• Good administration skills
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent written and spoken English & Arabic

The closing date for applications is Sunday 6 October 2013. Please read the role profile carefully, check definitions of the behaviours and generic skills, and complete the application form using the ‘Guidance notes for completing application form section’ for assistance (this is found in the application form). Completed applications should be emailed to: job.vacancy@lb.britishcouncil.org specifying the job title in the subject line. No applications will be accepted after the closing date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.