Fashion Adviser

Maternity cover, 10 months starting April 2012

Based in London

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 a maternity cover for our Fashion Adviser working within the Architecture, Design, Fashion team. The purpose of the job is to work with the UK fashion sector and colleagues overseas to develop programmes, audiences and partnerships which contribute to the British Council’s cultural relations programme.

The Arts Group works closely with the British Council’s global arts team and the best of British creative talent to develop international opportunities in four specific priority 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 arts in achieving international development goals

You will have specialist and up-to-date knowledge of the UK fashion sectors and an ability to make and articulate clear and insightful artistic judgements on new work. You will also have a broad understanding of and interest in the other areas of design covered by our department: architecture and design. You will appreciate the educational, developmental and creative industry opportunities of fashion activity and have an understanding of the opportunities for cultural relations through the arts within an international context. Demonstrable professional experience of working in a creative, producing, programming or management capacity in the sector, ideally with international links is essential.

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

The closing date for applications is 0900 hours on Wednesday 4 January 2012.
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.
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