In Sri Lanka, the British Council delivers a wide range of UK qualifications, including School and English language exams, academic and professional qualifications; in total around 75,000 exams a year. As a result this post-holder will play a key role to ensure the British Council is more proactive in delivery and maintaining high quality of its services.

We are looking for energetic team players with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Main areas of responsibility will include:

			managing the administrative aspects of premises projects
			managing the financial transactions for the projects
			coordinating legal, financial and administrative requirements related to projects (leases, contracts, orders etc)
			assisting unit managers with the installation of the facilities for the new and temporary premises
			assisting Facilities team as required

Qualifications / experience needed:

			G.C.E. O/L or equivalent qualification – essential
			Relevant professional qualification or equivalent work experience– essential
			A proven track record in the field of  Facilities and/or Office Services – desirable

Competencies and skills needed:

			Creating shared purpose (supporting others to gain their contributions) – essential
			Connecting with others (building relationships and connections to support corporate goals ) – essential
			Making it happen (achieving challenging goals and delivering excellent results) – essential
			Project and Contract Management – essential
			Communication Skills (in written and spoken English) – essential
			Computing skills – essential
			Financial Planning and Management – desirable

Application form and descriptions of the competencies  needed for the above post are available at our receptions in Kandy and Colombo offices or can be downloaded from this page.

This part-time post based in Colombo is available for Sri Lankan citizens on a three-year fixed-term contract from end May 2012 at a minimum starting salary of Rs.27,879/- per month. If more than 10 candidates meet all the essential criteria, the desirable criteria will be used to shortlist.

Further clarification regarding experience, competencies and skills needed for the job can be obtained from our Human Resources Unit on (011)4521521/ (011)7521521

Applications should reach:

Manager Human Resources
British Council
P O Box 753
Colombo

or can be e-mailed to us at vacancies.lk@britishcouncil.org

no later than Monday 14 May 2012.  Please indicate ' Post of Assistant Manager Premises Projects – part time’  in the top left hand corner of the envelope.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, however we thank all prospective applicants for their interest in this organisation.

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