We are looking for a Vibrant, Resourceful and Proactive individual who has a knack for developing businesses to join our Exams Team.
If you are interested in being a part of a multicultural organisation with dynamic teams spanning six continents, then welcome to the British Council, the UK’s cultural relations organisation. We create international opportunities for the UK and other countries and build trust between them worldwide.
We have teams and offices in six continents and over 100 countries bringing exciting international opportunities to life, every day. Each year we work with millions of people, connecting them with the United Kingdom, through our work in English, the Arts, Education and our ways of living and organising society. We have over 75 years’ experience of doing this.
The Role
Head of Examinations Business Development, Nigeria (Middle Management)
The Head of Examinations Business Development, Nigeria will support Examination Services in Nigeria in expanding markets for examinations and related programme activity in order drive income growth targets and enhance service offering across exam products. S/he will develop and promote the value of the exams offering to both internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
Business Growth – to develop and support country business growth strategy with Country Examinations Manager.
Increasing the number of examinations across Nigeria by identifying new markets, customers and channels of promotion.
Monitoring market intelligence within the industry in terms of market development, new products, competitive activity, new customers, etc.
The Person
We are looking for someone with:
A minimum of five years of proven experience in a similar role within an educational context (or corporate sector, public/NGO)
Demonstrable experience of sustaining/and or growing a product/service to meet income and impact targets.
Demonstrated experience managing relationships with external clients, partners and stakeholders
A “can do” attitude and preparedness to roll-up their sleeves and make things happen.
Please refer to the role profile for more information on the role, its responsibilities/accountabilities and person specification.
Please follow the links for relevant document to support your application.
Role Profile – Head Examinations Business Development.pdf
BC Core Skills.doc
BC Behavious.pdf
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As part of the recruitment exercise, shortlisted candidates will undergo recruitment tests in Lagos or Abuja. Interviews to be held in Lagos only.
Closing date for applications is 26th October, 2016 (23:59 UK time)
Note that you should only fill out the application after thoroughly reading through the ROLE PROFILE & GUIDANCE NOTES. There’s some important information you don’t want to miss.
The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect diversity of our society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. In line with the British Council’s Child Protection policy, any appointment is contingent on thorough checks.