To help develop, and manage a new Skills Hub offer, align and expand the current Professional Training Centre with the new Skills Hub

     as well as support the wider aims of British Council and its cultural relations mission.

Details

Location British Council Accra
Salary Locally Appointed Grade G/6
Duration 2 years initially, with a possibility of an extension
Closing date Thursday 30 April 2015

Role overview

Context and environment 

The British Council Ghana plays a pivotal role in the SSA region and globally in the delivery of impact for our audiences in the UK and Ghana.  This job is based in a directorate that offers lots of opportunities for innovation and testing new approaches.  The job is initially offered for 2 years with a possibility of an extension, depending on the success of the Skills Hub initiative. The Hub will bring together a training centre, a new age library, and enterprise incubation idea.   

Accountabilities

Support British Council’s skills agenda and global English strategy by

  • building a sustainable business model of Skills Hub by bringing new partners on board and innovation
  • enhancing British Council’s reputation as a world authority in skills and English
  • testing new delivery models and sharing of best practices
  • developing the product portfolio in line with market research

Responsibilities 

  • Ensuring the Skills Hub meets learner needs and expectations
  • Ensuring teaching meets Teaching Quality standards and organisational expectations
  • Maintaining good relationships with customers and colleagues
  • Supporting the Hub’s activities and British Council plans
  • Working with Country Director, the Senior Teacher, and relevant Ghana and regional teams to develop and implement the offer in line with market research, business targets, policies and standards 
  • Line managing of trainers to corporate standards and act as duty officer as required.

 Main duties 

  • Work with the relevant teams to finalise the Skills Hub concept to corporate standards and launch the activity
  • Day to day running of the Skills Centre 
  • Contribute to the development, evaluation, and improvement of courses, materials and related services, in order to meet the needs of clients and stakeholders
  • Actively pursue and procure new partnerships
  • Managing risks in line with corporate standards
  • Contribute to the development of lasting, mutually beneficial relationships by enhancing British Council Ghana image and reputation as well as the understanding of contemporary UK
  • Support social enterprise strategy

  • Ensure safeguarding and guidelines are applied and upheld in line with standards and policies for the following areas: Child protection, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Health and safety 

  • To ensure financial compliance with all income and expenditure

How to apply

For further information and to apply, contact Recruitment Officer Nana Afua Frimpong nana_afua.frimpong@laineservices.com
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