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Delete cookies: On the browser (IE) click on Tools> Internet options> Temporary Internet files> Delete cookies Delete files: On the browser (IE) click on Tools> Internet options> Temporary Internet files> Delete offline content New Delhi Title Payband Contract Downloads Head Project English, North India 6 Indefinite Brief description of skills Application form Interested candidates should complete the application form and send the hard copy to Head, Human Resources, British Council, 17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110001 by Friday, 19 November 2010. Only British Council job application forms will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be intimated. Kolkata Title Grade Contract Downloads Marketing Manager, Teaching Centre H Indefinite Brief description of skills Application form Interested candidates should complete the application form and send the signed hard copy to Head Resources, East India, British Council, L&T Chambers, 16 Camac Street, Kolkata 700017 by Friday 12 November 2010. Only short-listed candidates will receive an intimation. Chennai Title Grade Contract Downloads Examinations Services Executive J Full time - Indefinite Application form IInterested candidates should complete the attached application form and send it to Head Internal Services, South India, 737 Annasalai, Chennai 600 002, or email: chennai.careers@in.britishcouncil.org by Sunday, 21 November 2010. Only short-listed candidates will receive an intimation. Customer Relations Executive J Full time - Indefinite Brief description of skills Application form Interested candidates should complete the attached application form and send it to Head Internal Services, South India, 737 Annasalai, Chennai 600 002, or email: chennai.careers@in.britishcouncil.org by Monday, 15 November 2010. Only short-listed candidates will receive an intimation. Head Operations and Business Support, State Partnerships G Full time - Indefinite Brief description of skills Application form Training Consultant (State) - 2 years fixed term contract Brief description of skills Application form Interested candidates should complete the attached application form and send it to Head Internal Services, South India, 737 Annasalai, Chennai 600 002, or email: chennai.careers@in.britishcouncil.org by Wednesday, 17 November 2010. Only short-listed candidates will receive an intimation. CESOL Marketing Manager H Full time - Indefinite Brief description of skills Application form Interested candidates should complete the attached application form and send it to Head Internal Services, South India, 737 Annasalai, Chennai 600 002, or email: chennai.careers@in.britishcouncil.org by Sunday, 21 November 2010. Only short-listed candidates will receive an intimation. Hyderabad The British Libraries in India are jointly managed by the Indian Council of Cultural Relations and The British Council. The British Council is the UK's international organisation for educational and cultural relations. We are recruiting for the following posts for our British library at Hyderabad. Title Grade Contract Downloads Executive British Library J Indefinite Application form This post is responsible for providing operations support, managing customer services and development of programmes for the target audience. Applicants must have a first degree and a minimum of 1-2 years of experience is desirable. Good communication skills, computer skills and customer service skills are essential. Library Attendant K Indefinite Application form Interested candidates should complete the application form and post it to the Programme Director (FCC), Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Azad Bhavan, Indraprastha Estate, New Delhi -110002, within ten days of from the date of the advertisement. ABOUT US British Council is UK's international organisation for educational and cultural relations and manages a wide range of activities covering the arts, science, technology and education. Through our work we aim to build and develop long-term relationships with governments, organisations and people to provide mutual benefit and promote a wider knowledge of the UK and the English language. All jobs in the organisation contribute towards these aims. All our work is concerned with people and involves quality and customer care. OUR INDIA OPERATIONS In India, the Council operates as a division of the British High Commission. With offices in the four metros (New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai) and a network of seven British libraries, this is the Council's largest operation in the world. WHAT ARE THE LONGER-TERM CAREER PROSPECTS? You will be encouraged to manage your own career. Most vacant jobs are initially advertised internally and all staff are eligible to apply. Whatever your area and level of work, a job in the British Council is a unique opportunity to develop highly transferable skills which will serve you well even if you aim to move out of the organisation in due course. OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Successful candidates are offered appointment on a fixed-term contract. The duration of contract is determined by the nature of the job to be filled. All offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and medical clearance. HOURS OF WORK Our staff work a five-day week of forty hours (including lunch break). WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Our policy aims to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, marital status, race, colour, creed, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. CODE OF CONDUCT We have a code of conduct which all members of staff are required to follow. The code states the key standards of behaviour expected from members of staff and from others acting on behalf of the British Council, in order to preserve and enhance its reputation.