Posted May 20, 2015
Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group, a department of the University of Cambridge. We prepare school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning.
Our international qualifications are recognised by the world’s best universities and employers, giving students a wide range of options in their education and career. As a not-for-profit organisation, we devote our resources to delivering high-quality educational programmes that can unlock learners’ potential. Every year, nearly a million Cambridge learners from 10,000 schools in over 160 countries prepare for their future with an international education from Cambridge. We work with over 500 schools in Pakistan.
We are looking to appoint a high-calibre communications professional as our Communications Manager for Pakistan. The role will provide a wide variety of communication support to our team there to build and maintain awareness of our work.
You will be supported by our Communications team in Cambridge, UK, report directly to the Country Director in Islamabad and work closely with the country team. You will develop and deliver a communications programme to reach a wide range of stakeholders throughout the year. It will involve both shaping our communications strategy and messages, and regular writing of our communications - including web articles and press releases, factsheets and adverts.
As first point of contact for journalists, you will need an excellent understanding of the media and be adept at handling media enquiries. You will need to articulate our approach to education, so you will need to draw on a good understanding of the education sector and reputation management. The role will also be responsible for managing and organising our events programme.
This is a challenging and stimulating role that requires a proven track record in managing communications programmes, brand, media relations and events. You will be educated to degree level and possess a relevant marketing or communications qualification. Experience of working for an international or an education organisation would be an advantage. You will have an eye for detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as being a flexible team player able to work under pressure and deliver on targets. You will need excellent writing skills in both English and Urdu.
This is a unique opportunity to join a world-leading education organization in a key role and be rewarded with benefits including a competitive salary and scope for training and development.
The closing date for applications is 8 June 2015 and interviews will be on 23 and 24 June 2015 in Islamabad.
To find out more about this role please view the job description or alternatively apply online now and upload your covering letter and CV.
CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Skills
You will have an eye for detail
You will need excellent writing skills in both English and Urdu.
Job Details
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Established over 150 years ago, Cambridge Assessment operates and manages the University's three exam boards and carries out leading-edge academic and operational research on assessment in education. We are a not-for-profit organisation.
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