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 do we do and work culture in our offices.

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Mumbai
Chennai

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Mumbai

Title	Grade	Contract	Downloads
My Library warehouse Executive	J	3 years fixed term	Description of skills Application form
My Library Marketing Executive	J	3 years fixed term	Description of skills Application form
Interested candidates should complete the application form and send it to Head Resources, West India, British Council, Head Resources West India, British Council, 901, 9th Floor, Tower 1, One Indiabulls Centre, 841 Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, (West), Mumbai - 400 013 by Tuesday, 27 July 2010.

Chennai

Title	Grade	Contract	Downloads
Head Operations and Business Support, State Partnerships	G	Indefinite	Description of skills Application form
Interested candidates should complete the attached application form and send it to Head Internal Services, South India, 737 Annasalai, Chennai 600 002 or email: chennai.careers@in.britishcouncil.org by Thursday, 5 August 2010.
Manager Communities and Communications	H	2 years fixed term	Description of skills Application form
Interested candidates should complete the attached application form and send it to Head Internal Services, South India, 737 Annasalai, Chennai 600 002 or email: chennai.careers@in.britishcouncil.org by Wednesday, 4 August 2010.

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 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 seven 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.