British Council Jobs in Edinburgh – Advisory Committee

Job Description:

The primary role of the committee members is to advise the Country Director. They contribute to the development of the British Council’s strategic objectives and corporate priorities on behalf of Scotland and reflect the needs of the British Council’s target communities in Scotland. The committee can also highlight significant issues to the Management Board and the Board of Trustees, through the Regional Director UK and the nominated Committee Chair sitting on the Board of Trustees.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participating in committee meetings, normally three a year (and possible an away day)
• Contributing to the committee’s purpose and objectives outlined in the terms of reference
• Acting as advocates for the British Council’s work in Scotland and in the UK as a whole
• Providing advice on strategy
• Keeping the British Council in Scotland abreast of major developments in the public, educational, economic and cultural life of Scotland
• Serving as a channel of professional advice within his/her own area of expertise, and identifying new opportunities
• Providing access to communities within Scotland for whom the British Council’s work has particular relevance

Job Requirements:

• Commitment to the mission of the British Council to create a friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and wider world
• Ability to contribute to one or more of the British Council’s three strategic business units – Arts, Education and Society, and English and Exams
• Strong belief in, understanding and knowledge of, what Scotland can contribute
• Good team working skills
• Effective communication skills (oral and written)
• Experience and expertise across one or more of the British Council’s strategic business units – Arts, Education and Society, and English and Exams
• Experience and expertise in international cultural relations
• Understanding and knowledge of one or more of the main geographical regions in which the British Council works

Job Details:

Company: British Council

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Application Deadline: N/A

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