Senior Communications Manager COM

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For over 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.

We work with people in over 150 countries and reach over 700 million people.

We connect. We inspire.

Role Purpose

This role leads the development and implementation of communications strategies across the assigned country ensuring alignment with global communications priorities, brand standards and organisational objectives. You will oversee external communications, media relations, public relations, stakeholder communications and digital communications activities that strengthen awareness, engagement and understanding of the British Council among key audiences.

Working within the Marketing & Communications function, you will collaborate closely with the Country Director, senior stakeholders and communications colleagues to deliver integrated communications initiatives that support business priorities, protect and enhance the British Council’s reputation, and increase engagement across multiple channels. The role also provides leadership, guidance and line management support while ensuring communications activities are audience-focused, insight-driven and aligned with global brand and communications frameworks.

Role Accountabilities

You will support the development and delivery of communications strategies and plans, ensuring alignment with global and regional communications priorities. You will lead external communications campaigns, media relations activity, stakeholder communications and reputation management initiatives, ensuring messages are consistent, aligned to organisational objectives and supportive of the British Council brand. The role is responsible for identifying and managing communications risks, providing strategic communications advice to stakeholders, and ensuring communications activities effectively support organisational goals and country priorities.You will oversee the delivery of digital communications across websites, social media and other digital platforms, ensuring content reflects organisational priorities, brand standards and audience needs. The role includes planning and delivering multi-channel campaigns, monitoring digital performance, using analytics and audience insights to improve effectiveness, ensuring compliance with accessibility, data protection and digital standards, and supporting continuous improvement through evaluation and stakeholder feedback. You will also manage communications budgets where required, maintain effective stakeholder relationships and contribute to the development of communications capability across teams.

Qualifications

Essential: Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or a related discipline.

Requirements

Essential:

• At least 10+ years’ experience in managing communications within a large and complex organisation or agency
• Demonstrable experience in providing expert advice and guidance on internal and external communications
• Experience in managing and mitigating communications risks and issuesProven record of editorial experience (i.e. proofreading, translation, knowledge of different content types, etc.)
• Demonstrable creative approach to developing, implementing and evaluating communication activities
• Practical experience of using social media to extend reach of an organisation including through campaigns.
• The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English and Bangla is required.

Desirable:

• Experience managing communications teams or providing line management support.
• Membership of a recognised professional communications body or evidence of continuing professional development in communications.
• Experience working in an international, public sector, cultural relations or education environment.
• Experience managing multi-country or regional communications activity.

Important Information

• Contract Duration: Indefinite
• Pay band: 7/F
• Working Model: Hybrid
• Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Proof of Identity requirements & right to work in the country: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the stated location. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not provided.

Closing Date: Thursday 19th November at 23:59 UK time (Friday 20th November 05:59 Bangladesh time)

A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability, and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent and we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

Safeguarding Statement

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
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