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1. Hoax Job Offers to the UK - Please Read
It has come to our notice that a company or recruitment agency by the name of England Subsea Oil Company (ESOC) is fraudulently using the British Council name in offering jobs with huge salaries in the UK by e-mail. ESOC's operations appear to be entirely fraudulent. If you receive an email from ESOC (purporting to represent the British Council) please ignore it. If in doubt contact your local British Council office or your local British High Commission.

The British Council has no connection or affiliation to ESOC.

The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations.

The British Council DOES NOT ever offer jobs in the UK.

All information pertaining to Job Opportunities at the British Council or work attachments through our Bond scheme are advertised on our website.

You will NEVER receive emails from us asking you to remit money to a bank account towards Work Permit Papers.

All our emails are in the format name.surname@in.britishcouncil.org

2. Beware of fake Chevening e-mails
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	Job opportunities with the British Council

	Working for the British Council offers you a unique opportunity to gain experience and develop skills in modern, rapidly changing organisation with worldwide influence and impact. Jobs with the British Council offer scope for versatility, initiative and creativity in a stimulating and supportive environment. Also read about who we are, what we do and work culture in our offices. New Delhi

	How to apply? To apply for a job with the British Council, please Download the job description, job application form, brief description of the competencies and skills and Guidance on completing application form. After you have downloaded and read the job description, fill in the job application form. You should complete and sign the application form and send the hard copy to the respective British Council Office . IMPORTANT: If you are unable to see the latest posts advertised please follow the instructions below. You can try any of the 3 options: Refresh the page using Ctrl + F5. Delete cookies: On the browser (IE) click on Tools> Internet options> Temporary Internet files> Delete cookies Delete files: On the browser (IE) click on Tools> Internet options> Temporary Internet files> Delete offline content. New Delhi Examinations Services Executive – Post Test- Grade J- 2 years fixed term contract - 2 posts Job Description Brief description of the competencies & skills Guidance on completing application form Application form Examinations Services Executive – Pre test- Grade J- 2 years fixed term contract Job Description Brief description of the competencies & skills Guidance on completing application form Application form Interested candidates should complete and sign the application form and send the hard copy to the Head Human Resources, British Council, 17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110001 by Monday, 24 November 2008. Only short-listed candidates will be informed. Middle Management-Temporary post Job Description Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae to the Head HR, British Council, 17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110001 by Monday, 24 November 2008. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by us. ABOUT US British Council is UK's international organisation for educational and cultural relations and manages a wide range of activities covering the arts, science, technology and education. Through our work we aim to build and develop long-term relationships with governments, organisations and people to provide mutual benefit and promote a wider knowledge of the UK and the English language. All jobs in the organisation contribute towards these aims. All our work is concerned with people and involves quality and customer care. OUR INTEGRATED EQUALITY SCHEME The Integrated Equality Scheme is the tool we have developed to help us promote equality and eliminate discrimination in the areas of gender, race and disability. You may get more information about our integrated equality scheme here. OUR INDIA OPERATIONS In India, the Council operates as a division of the British High Commission. With offices in the four metros (New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai) and a network of five British libraries, this is the Council's largest operation in the world. WHAT ARE THE LONGER-TERM CAREER PROSPECTS? You will be encouraged to manage your own career. Most vacant jobs are initially advertised internally and all staff are eligible to apply. Whatever your area and level of work, a job in the British Council is a unique opportunity to develop highly transferable skills which will serve you well even if you aim to move out of the organisation in due course. OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Successful candidates are offered appointment on a fixed-term contract. The duration of contract is determined by the nature of the job to be filled. All offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and medical clearance. HOURS OF WORK Our staff work a five-day week of forty hours (including lunch break). WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Our policy aims to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, marital status, race, colour, creed, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. CODE OF CONDUCT We have a code of conduct which all members of staff are required to follow. The code states the key standards of behaviour expected from members of staff and from others acting on behalf of the British Council, in order to preserve and enhance its reputation.

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