ELT Programme Manager, Turkey

Based: Ankara

Contract: Two years Fixed Term Contract (with possibility of renewal)

Salary: £22-23,500 per annum with a fixed contribution to accommodation costs of £4,800 per annum (plus a generous benefits package)

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.

The British Council Turkey is recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic ELT Programme Manager to lead the ELT team working on the planning and implementation of the global English work – with policymakers, teachers and learners. The post is based in the Ankara office but requires national, and occasional international, travel. You must have a DELTA or equivalent certificate, extensive teacher training experience and project management skills.

The post holder will develop business opportunities and meet business targets for ELT work in Turkey –generating on-books income through contract pursuit and sponsorship opportunities (relating to learning and teaching English).

Contact: eilidh.hamilton@britishcouncil.org.tr if you have any particular questions.

To apply: send your application form to Eilidh Hamilton as above.

Application pack:

• Application form
• Role profile
• Vacancy information
• Behaviours dictionary
• Project and contract management
• Business management and development
• Communication skills

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 9 November 2300 GMT

Contract start date: January 2012

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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