Senior Communications Manager – Climate Change Programme

The British Council’s global Climate Change Programme team needs a communications specialist to help them increase the scope and scale of the programme’s reach through excellent media management and internal communications.

Experience in climate change work is not essential; what is essential is professional experience in media and internal relations.

The global nature of the British Council’s Climate Change Programme means that as well as leading the media strategy for China’s Climate Change Programme you would be in charge of internal communications for the worldwide Programme. You would keep the British Council offices – based in more than one hundred countries - informed of the Programme’s successes; you would share best practice and ensure that media engagement is given high priority throughout the British Council.

In charge of corporate communications for the Climate Change Programme you would make sure that the Programme’s significance is reflected in high-quality corporate communications and materials.

If you have three years managerial experience in Public Relations or Communications, and want to work with a dedicated team on a Programme at the forefront of political, scientific and cultural discussion, we would like to hear from you.

Requirements:

• You must possess strong media, communications and internal relations skills
• You will have strong team working orientation
• You must possess strong communication skills both in Chinese and English
• You can demonstrate the maturity and ability to work independently
• You will have enthusiasm towards your job and the ability to manage obstacles.
• All the competencies for the position are as detailed in full on the job description.

Salary and benefits:

The above position includes a gross salary of RMB 24,000 per month before deductions, 22 days annual leave per year, and medical insurance.

Application Procedure:

You should complete the application form (both part 1 and part 2) to show how your skills and experience match the competencies and send your completed form to recruitment@britishcouncil.org.cn no later than 10 September 2010.  You are strongly advised to read Guidance on Completion of the Application Form before completing the application form.

Further details of the job, please refer to the job description specifying in full the competencies require and briefing note specifying the project background. If you have not heard from us by 30 September 2010, you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Beijing Office: Communications Manager (Covering North China)

The British Council is looking for a Communications Manager for its China Marketing and Communications team. This post is being advertised both internally and externally. The successful post holder will be based in Beijing.

The key objective of this post is to lead and grow the communications (P.R. focus) operation in North China, in line with our Global Communications, and China Integrated Marketing Communication Strategy, and to meet agreed financial/volume targets and all relevant quality standards. P.R., Internal communications, Branding and Account Management are key functions covered by this post.

Requirements:

• More than 3 years experience in a marketing related role and track record of success in the following functions: marketing research, PR and media, advertising, product marketing, e-marketing, customer relationship management and brand management. More than 2 years experience in PR and media area is a must
• Strong skills in managing and building relationships with stakeholders
• Strong communication skills in English and Chinese (Working level speaking/ listening /writing in both English and Chinese; Native English speakers desirable while not a must)
• Financial management skills
• The maturity and ability to work independently, and be able to spot and catch opportunities
• Enthusiasm towards your job and the ability to manage obstacles

Salary and benefits:

The above position includes a gross salary of RMB 14,731 per month before deductions, 22 days annual leave per year, and medical insurance.

Application Procedure:

You should complete the application form (both part 1 and part 2) to show how your skills and experience match the competencies and send your completed form to recruitment@britishcouncil.org.cn no later than 13 September 2010. You are strongly advised to read Guidance on Completion of the Application Form before completing the application form.

Further details of the job, please refer to the job description specifying in full the competencies require. If you have not heard from us by 15th October 2010, you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Applications not made on our standard application form will not be considered.