Job Title : Marketing Officer
Location : Dubai
Company : British Council
Salary :
Open Date : 2023-04-25
Close Date : 2023-08-25

Marketing Officer

Date: 25-Apr-2023

Location: Dubai, Middle East and North Africa, AE

Company: British Council

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.

We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.

Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people. Role Purpose:
To support the British Council’s Exams marketing activity, focussed on either our IELTS or assessment and English Exams portfolio of products (dependant on role). This role will work within the global Exams team, and specifically the wider Exams Marketing team, providing support on areas such as resource development, website management, competitor and business analysis and other ad-hoc support.
Main Accountabilities:
Subject/Sector Expertise:

• Ensure that Exams/IELTS information and branding on our own and partners’ websites are consistent globally.
• Develop marketing resources to support the relevant Exams product portfolio as directed by the Head of Marketing, IELTS or Head of Exams Marketing – Assessment and Exams Services.
• Develop relationships and maintain with agencies, suppliers, designers, producers and publications to ensure that promotional materials are of a high standard and good value.
• Carry out project work linked to the relevant product portfolio as assigned efficiently, on budget and to deadline.
• Where needed, consult with partners and external stakeholders during projects.

Product/Programme/Service delivery

• Provide administrative support to the Exams Marketing team including event management, communications and PR.
• Cover team members duties as allocated when they are on leave.

Commercial & resource management

• Manage purchase orders and spreadsheets for the relevant area, processing invoices for the IELTS / Exams Marketing team.
• Resolve issues and queries relating to these invoices in coordination with the Finance department.
• Ensure budgets are managed to target and are reported monthly along with high quality comments/explanations provided.
• Ensure that budgets are managed in accordance with Essential Finance and FABS guidelines and Purchase Orders are raised accurately within the specified timeline.
• Assist with POs and other Finance queries which need deeper investigation.

Relationship and Stakeholder Management

• Act as a brand ambassador, helping to deliver a strong British Council brand through all Exams marketing.
• Actively participate in the Marketing Community of Practice, sharing knowledge, resources and best practice.
• Develops peer/personal networks within and outside Marketing to enhance own knowledge and expertise.

About You (essential requirements for the role):

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree e.g. marketing, or equivalent level of experience
• Language requirements: B1 written and spoken English
• Experience in B2B Marketing
• Experience with Content management systems, such as Drupal or Sitecore
• Google Analytics / Excel

Desirable requirements for the role

• Marketing specific qualification
• Experience using SAP software
• Planning, booking and designing advertising experience
• Experience in a global organisation

Further Information

• Role: Marketing Officer, Exams or IELTS
• Number of positions: 1
• Pay Band: Grade 6 / G
• Location: UAE, UK, or Egypt
• Contract type: Fixed-term local contract as per country’s labour law.
• Closing date: 9th May 2023 (23:59 Gulf Standard Time)

• Please note that all applications should be submitted only in English.
• It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment.

A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.
We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989.
Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
If you have any problems with your application please email [email protected]
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