Job Opportunities - British Council Saudi Arabia

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	Job opportunities

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 in Saudi Arabia

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		Hourly-paid Teaching Opportunities - Riyadh

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

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

		IELTS Clerical Markers - Riyadh Closing Date: 31 March 2013

The British Council Riyadh is looking for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to join our team of IELTS Clerical Markers.

The basic requirements for a clerical marker include:

having a competent level of English to enable the full understanding of the complexities of IELTS Marking Policy,
having a minimum qualification of a secondary/high school diploma - A level or equivalent,
not being involved in IELTS training or preparation in any form.

Under the supervision of the IELTS Administrator, the successful candidate, as a member of the clerical marking team, will assume responsibility for marking OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) sheets while adhering to the policies and procedures in the IELTS clerical marking policy. This position requires consistent marking accuracy and an attention to detail.

For more information about this role, please read the IELTS Clerical Markers – additional information.

If you are interested in applying, please fill in the application form and return to sarah.ahmed@sa.britishcouncil.org by 31 March 2013.

		Hourly-Paid Telephone Operators (Three posts) - Jeddah Closing Date: 12 March 2013

The purpose of the job is to deliver an effective quality driven first line service to customers, clients and stakeholders at the British Council through phone and email, ensuring that customers receive the information and services they need in a friendly, professional, efficient and responsive environment.

This vacancy is open to both males and females.

Essential Behaviours

Shaping the Future
Connecting with Others

Essential Skills and Knowledge

Marketing and Customer Services
Communications Skills
Computer Skills

Essential Experience

One year experience operating a multi-line telephone, OR Any equivalent combination of experience in the similar position.

Other important features or requirements of the job

Applicants with a valid residence permit in Saudi Arabia are eligible to apply for the post.
The switchboard is manned from 09.00 - 21.00 Saturday - Wednesday so working hours will be on an as-agreed basis (stipulated in a short-term contract) within this period
Salary: SAR 41 per hour

The closing date for applications is 12 March 2013. 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.

		Female Young Learner and Customer Services Assistant - Jeddah Closing Date: 6 March 2013

The purpose of the job:

To provide high quality support to all members of YL staff in order to ensure that young learners are properly supervised.
To support Women CS staff and enable them to:

project a professional image of British Council
provide a high quality, welcoming and efficiently integrated enquiry and registration service for the full range of the British Council’s products and services.

To be responsible for all admin work related to Young Learner courses and also other CS and admin-related tasks in the British Center main centre.

In order to comply with local customs and practice and the nature of the job, only females may apply for this post.

Essential Behaviours

Connecting with others
Working together
Being accountable
Making it happen

Essential Skills and Knowledge

English Proficiency to IELTS level 6
Pre-Intermediate level of written and spoken Arabic
Computer Skills

Essential Experience

Experience of working with children

Other important features or requirements of the job

Leave will be taken only during the Young Learner holiday periods, which follow the Saudi school holidays with the exception of our Summer Schools.
Depending on operational requirements the post holder will be required to work both early and late shifts during the full range of opening hours from 8.30 – 20.30. The post holder may be permanently required to work a split shift.
If the post holder is required to work Thursdays then they will work a Sunday – Thursday week.
May occasionally may be required to work out of the office to attend events in Jeddah
Right to Work in Saudi Arabia. Applicants with a valid residence permit (transferable) in Saudi Arabia are eligible to apply for the post.

The closing date for applications is 6 March 2013. 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.

		Male Young Learner and Customer Services Assistant - Jeddah Closing Date: 6 March 2013

The purpose of the job is to provide high quality support to all members of staff working in partner premises in order to ensure that young learners are supervised and that customers using the Partner Premises have a recognisable first point of contact with the British Council. To be responsible for all admin work related to Young Learner courses and also other CS and admin-related tasks in the British Council main 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

Connecting with others
Working together
Being accountable
Making it happen

Essential Skills and Knowledge

English Proficiency to IELTS level 6
Pre-Intermediate level of written and spoken Arabic
Computer Skills

Essential Experience

Experience of working with children

Other important features or requirements of the job

Leave will be taken only during the Young Learner holiday periods, which follow the Saudi school holidays with the exception of our Summer Schools.
Depending on operational requirements the post holder will be required to work both early and late shifts during the full range of opening hours from 8.30 – 20.30. The post holder may be permanently required to work a split shift.
If the post holder is required to work Thursdays then they will work a Sunday – Thursday week.
May occasionally may be required to work out of the office to attend events in Jeddah
Right to Work in Saudi Arabia. Applicants with a valid residence permit (transferable) in Saudi Arabia are eligible to apply for the post.