Brand Manager

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For over 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity. We work with people in over 150 countries and reach over 700 million people. We connect. We inspire. The Role: To support the Brand Team to drive global brand consistency by providing brand management support to the British Council network. This role is responsible for supporting the management and development of the Brand Hub and other brand tools, training, and giving advice around our brand guidelines, and providing project management and admin support as required. Accountabilities: * Provide brand guidance and support to colleagues globally, helping ensure consistent application of brand standards, processes, and guidelines. * Manage and maintain brand platforms and assets, including the Brand Hub (our Digital Asset Management system), ensuring content is accurate, accessible, and compliant. * Support brand governance and compliance, including trademark management, asset governance, and advising on brand-related risks and best practice. * Monitor brand performance and identify opportunities for improvement, using insights and trends to enhance brand effectiveness and ways of working. * Builds collaborative relationships within the Brand Team, and with colleagues and external contacts to ensure integrated, joined up and future-proofed working. Requirements of the role: * Degree or professional qualification or demonstrable level of equivalent experience. * Knowledge or experience of brand marketing. * Experience in following standard processes, for example records management * Ability to provide effective brand advice and support in a global organisation. * Good written and verbal communication skills. * Administrative, organisation and coordination skills. * High attention to detail. * Ability to work across functions/hierarchies. Closing Date: Applications will close on 22nd November at 23:59 UK Time. You must have the legal right to work in the listed locations at the time of application. Important Information: Contract type: Indefinite Pay band: 6 Location: Malaysia Requirements: Please note that candidates must have the pre-existing, legal right to work in the listed locations at the time of application. 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. A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability, and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent and we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities. Safeguarding Statement The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children. If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email askhr@britishcouncil.org