Communications Manager

Role purpose:

The purpose of this role is to oversee the development and execution of communications planning and implementation (internal and external) within the country. The Communications Manager will be responsible for internal and change communications; external communications planning and delivery, including media, PR, events and stakeholder communications within the country.

Main opportunities/challenges for this role:

• Developing a country communications plan which aligns with the regional communications strategy and plan, and ultimately with the British Council’s global communications strategy. The plan must support country strategies and goals and country programmes and activities
• Leadership and management of crisis communications and media relations in country, working closely with Regional Head of Communications
• Strategic oversight of the communication of the British Council’s profile to internal and external stakeholders in country

Candidates wishing to apply should fill in an Online Application Form following the guidance below:

1. Open the following link in a new tab. You will be directed to the page with the description of the vacancy.
2. Register as a new user, or log in if you are a registered user.
3. Fill in all required sections of Online Application Form.
4. Submit your application by pressing the button "Submit".
5. If your application has been submitted successfully, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to the e-mail address you have provided.

Please note that only Online Application Forms will be accepted for further processing. Please do not send your CV.

Shortlisting will be done against required skills, experience and qualifications listed in the Role Profile. Successful candidates will be invited for an English language testing and interview.

Please also refer to the British Council Behaviours Dictionary and Core Skills before applying for the job.

With any questions please contact HR department at job.applications@britishcouncil.org.ua or 044 490 5600.

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