The Opportunity:
This opportunity is part of the SSA (Sub – Saharan Africa) Regional Marketing Directorate which plays an essential role in making a positive contribution to the UK and the communities where we work across 19 dynamic and diverse countries in SSA.
The successful post holder will be responsible for leading marketing strategy, planning and execution for the cluster of countries, ensuring that it drives and supports the regional marketing strategic objectives for the British Council in a flexible, cost-effective way.
Leading the development and execution of Cluster and Country market strategies working with the Country Marketing Managers, agreeing the delivery mechanisms, budgets and programmes with regional marketing and overseeing delivery to plan.
Ensuring effective, integrated and joined up delivery of country marketing activity to maximise impact and return on investment in the market place.
The countries in East Africa Cluster are Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan
Role Requirements:
Degree or professional qualification in marketing or business
Minimum of 5 years experience in a marketing position at a national level within a large and complex organisation
Demonstrable experience of developing marketing strategies and plans
Demonstrable experience in managing supplier relationships
Please refer to the role profile for a full list of the role responsibilities/accountabilities and person specification which can be found by following the link below.
If you feel that you are suitable and would like to be considered for this role, please apply by 23:59 UK time on the 20 January 2020 using the details provided within the advert on the British Council Jobs portal.
