Design Adviser

Design Adviser (Maternity cover)

London

£25,000 per annum plus London Market Allowance of £3,300 per annum

From 7 November 2011 to 21 September 2012

You must read the Candidate Information and Role Profile before you make an application. They contain vital information on how to apply, our selection procedures and the application deadline, as well as job-specific information.

The British Council creates international opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries and builds trust between them worldwide. Our work on behalf of the arts and creative industries in the UK encourages audiences and participants worldwide to reflect, enjoy, learn and improve their understanding of the UK. English, Education and Society and the Arts form the three “businesses” of the British Council.

This position is maternity cover for one of our Design Advisers. The purpose of the job is to work with the UK design sector and with British Council colleagues overseas to develop programmes, audiences, and partnerships that contribute to the British Council’s cultural relations programme. This role has specific responsibility for working with countries within the British Council regions of the European Union, India, Sri Lanka and East Asia.

The Architecture, Design, Fashion department works in four specific areas:
- Bringing inspirational new UK work to new global audiences;
- Showcasing the UK at events of international importance;
- Developing skills and leadership in the creative sector;
- Harnessing the power of the arts in achieving international development goals.

You will have: knowledge and experience of working within the UK design sector, with specialist knowledge of product and furniture design and craft, and a wide general knowledge of all areas of design and architecture. Equally essential are contacts with key practitioners and design organisations. Good communication and writing skills, and the ability to communicate our work to the UK sector, and to British Council colleagues overseas are a must for the role. Proven ability to manage projects and budgets is essential.

Download an application pack:

• Application form
• Candidate information
• Role profile
• Behaviours dictionary

The closing date for applications is 0900 hours on Friday 9 September 2011. Interviews are likely to take place week begining 26 September.

Completed applications should be returned by e-mail to: UK-Resourcing@britishcouncil.org

If you have any problems downloading the application pack please e-mail the address above.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK at the time of applying.

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.

The United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland).