Arts Officer, Iran
Based in London
1 year fixed term contract / part-time (3 days per week)
£25,000 per annum, pro rata plus £3,300 London Market Allowance per annum, pro rata
This post attracts a generous benefits package, including 32 days’ leave per annum pro rata and Civil Service pension arrangements, and benefits from a range of family-friendly policies.
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 is a world leader in cultural relations, building long-term relationships and trust between people in the UK and other countries, for mutual benefit. The programmes we use to do this are wide-ranging and cover the arts, education, English, science and society. We strive to be continuously innovative to ensure that we represent the best of the UK and are relevant to the needs of the thousands of people we work with around the world. We operate in 238 cities in 110 countries and territories.
We are looking for an experienced Arts officer to work with the UK and Iranian Arts sector and with the British Council to develop programmes, audiences and partnerships which contribute to the British Council Iran cultural relations programme.
You will have: Specialist and up-to-date knowledge of and a broad network of contacts in the UK and Iranian Arts fields, especially the film, theatre, music and live art sectors; an understanding of the opportunities for cultural relations through the arts within an international context; fluent Farsi and English both written and spoken; significant recent professional experience of working in a creative, producing, programming or management capacity in the Arts sector, with links between Iran and the UK. It is desirable that you have a relevant degree; and experience of promoting the Arts digitally and using digital platforms.
Closing date: 20 October 2011 (closing date has been extened). Completed applications should be returned to: UK-Resourcing@britishcouncil.org.
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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.
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