Job Description

Details

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Reference number

437714

Salary

30,839
30,839 per annum plus London Market Allowance of 3,300 if London based
GBP

Job grade

Other

Contract type

Fixed term

Length of employment

13 months maternity cover

Type of role

Administration / Corporate Support

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London

About the job

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Job summary

This role supports the Marketing Operations team by driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement across the function. You will lead and manage projects that enhance services, ensure compliance, and promote standardisation within the team and across the wider marketing organisation. Key initiatives may include developing procurement frameworks, supporting leadership with reporting and communications, and managing our Marketing Community of Practice.

Job description

The role leads the day-to-day management of projects across the Marketing Operations portfolio, ensuring progress is tracked, milestones are met, and updates are provided to senior leadership. It involves coordinating multiple marketing variables across internal teams, supporting the wider function through workshops, surveys, and communications, and maintaining a clear understanding of operational processes and ownership. The role also manages reporting requests, plans communications, and delivers webinars through the Marketing Community of Practice to drive knowledge sharing and upskilling. Additionally, it builds insight into marketing needs, proposes improvements, and implements best practice frameworks while overseeing budgets, payments, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Strong stakeholder engagement is key, fostering collaboration across regions, promoting best practices, and developing networks to enhance knowledge and influence decision-making.

Person specification

Degree or professional qualification in digital marketing, technology or business or demonstrable level of equivalent experience Demonstrable knowledge of supporting projects with excellent results. Experience of financial and/or procurement planning and reporting Solid understanding of the processes and tools that enable effective marketing including trends and best practice Experience of dealing effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a matrix environment.

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Selection process details

Closing Date: Applications will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 26th November 2025 UK Time.

You must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Important Information:

Department:

Marketing

Contract type:

13 months Fixed Term Contract (Maternity cover)

Pay band

: 7

Salary:

30,839 per annum plus London Market Allowance of 3,300 if London based

Location

: United Kingdom (All UK locations - London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast, and anyone on pre-existing homeworking contracts in the UK)

Requirements:

Please note that candidates must have the pre-existing, legal right to work in the UK.


Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided.



British Council supports working in new ways such as hybrid working, subject to full approval by line management and conditional upon our ability to provide the appropriate level of service. This may not be appropriate for all roles but can be explored at interview.




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

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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