The British Council Literature Department is advertising three, fixed-term opportunities:

1. Literature Adviser (Full time, Maternity Cover) – until September 2012 (Ref: MH11010)
2. Dickens 2012 Project Manager (Full time) – until March 2012 (Ref: MH11011)
3. Literature Adviser (Job Share; 3-days a week) – until June 2012 in the first instance (Ref:
MH11012)

Based in London

£25,000 - £30,580 per annum (pro rata for part time) plus £3,300 London Market Allowance per
annum (pro rata for part time)

This post attracts a generous benefits package, including 32 days’ leave (pro rata for part time) and Civil Service pension arrangements, and benefits from a range of family-friendly policies.

The British Council is a world leader in cultural relations, building long-term relationships and trust between people in the UK and other countries, for mutual benefit. The programmes we use to do this are wide-ranging and cover the arts, education, English, science and society. We strive to be continuously innovative to ensure that we represent the best of the UK and are relevant to the needs of the thousands of people we work with around the world. We operate in 238 cities in 110 countries and territories.

The Literature Department of the British Council works with writers and literature professionals to promote international collaboration and professional exchange. We build relationships between reading, writing and publishing communities in the UK, and those around the world.

We are looking for: three outstanding individuals who can use their experience in literature project management and their network of contacts in the UK literary constituency to develop and work on international cultural relations projects.

You will have: a graduate or postgraduate qualification in literature or equivalent experience; a track record in strategic thinking and relationship management; excellent project management and team working skills; a good knowledge of contemporary British literature and knowledge of and contacts with the UK literature constituency,

Closing date for applications: 1700 hours on 13 May 2011. Applications should be sent by e-mail where possible.

For more information and an application pack, please visit:

http://www.britishcouncil.org/new/about-us/jobs/folder_jobs/current-vacancies/dickens-2012-project-manager/

http://www.britishcouncil.org/new/about-us/jobs/folder_jobs/current-vacancies/literature-
advisers/

Please return completed application forms quoting the job title and reference number to: UK-
Resourcing@britishcouncil.org

If you are unable to download the application pack please e-mail UK-
Resourcing@britishcouncil.org quoting the job title and reference number.

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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