Programme Officer - London, United Kingdom - British Council

British Council

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £30,839

Plus £3,300 London Market Allowance per annum

Job grade:

Executive Officer
Payband 7.

Contract type:

Fixed Term
Length of employment:
Approximately 12 months

Business area:

This role is a maternity cover, working in a large team of nine, where you will contribute to the efficient administration of the Chevening Scholarship Programme on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

The Chevening programme is a
Type of role:

Administration / Corporate Support
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Full-time
Number of jobs available:
1Contents

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Job summary:

We're looking for a Programme Officer to join the programme from ideally January 2024, on a fixed term contract for approximately 12 months (Maternity Cover).

The focus of this Post is to facilitate a full and memorable experience for Scholars throughout their time in the UK and to support their day-to-day requirements.

You will display a strong commitment to customer service through the professional and timely administration of awards and development of events and other engagement opportunities.

You will work alongside a range of stakeholders as their contact for the Programme whilst managing a portfolio of universities comprising between 120 and 160 Scholars.

Job description:

Accountabilities:

Take responsibility for a portfolio of universities and to act as the first point of contact for a range of stakeholders including the Scholars themselves, universities, partner organisations and overseas Posts as required to ensure the smooth running of the programme.
Update financial and information databases including Microsoft Office and internal systems.
Under the direction of the Senior Programme Officer
UK, to plan, organise and deliver events (including at least one event in partnership with a university), and other visits or opportunities. These events will have the aim of enriching the Scholar experience, developing relations with universities and partners and increasing the overall value and impact of the programme. You will also contribute to the engagement strategy and evaluation of events under the supervision of the Senior Programme Officer
UK and Programme Manager
UK.
Provide stakeholders with a highquality service including the provision of professional and timely responses to a wide variety of enquiries and correspondence through all mediums/channels. Customer service targets will be measured in relation to our contractual key performance indicators.
Assist in the production and distribution of various scholarship materials to clearly defined timelines and targets as defined by our contractual key performance indicators. The documentation will include official scholarship documentation, correspondence, newsletters, memoranda of understanding, financial documents and others as required.
Take a proactive role in developing and raising awareness and developing the Chevening brand with stakeholders (especially with Scholars, universities and event partners).
Support and promote policies and carry out duties in a customer service driven and resource efficient way, recognising the shared responsibility involved when delivering a professional flagship scheme.
Attendance at certain events which may be in the evenings or at weekends will be required.

Person specification:

Requirements of the role:

Knowledge of international higher education students.
An understanding and commitment to good customer care/services
Excellent time management and organisational skills and the ability to remain focused in order to complete work to a high standard during times of greater volume, taking into account the cyclical nature of the academic year.
Strong administrative skills, including the ability to complete repetitive tasks to a high degree of accuracy and a high level of proven competence with Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary and excellent civil service pension contributions, the British Council offers:
32 days annual leave, in addition to public holidays
3 days volunteering leave
Opportunities to grow and develop in the role with continuous professional development.

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Selection process details:

The closing date is 15th November 2023 at 23:59 UK Time.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment

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This job is broadly open to the following groups: