British Council
Content Commissioning Officer
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Content Commissioning Officer
Location: UK or Poland (residents only – relocation and sponsorship not provided)
Role Purpose
To coordinate the secure and organised storage and management of British Council intellectual property, ensuring the following:
- The latest versions of content and assets are available to the business
- Versioning updates are managed
- Assets are securely managed
Role Context
The Content Commissioning Officer will be an integral part of the team accountable for the design, development, and performance management of digital and analogue products enabling the [For Schools / Higher Education / Work] propositions. They will ensure the right product mix, quality, and innovation to support the strategic direction set by the Proposition Directors.
This team ensures that products are commercially viable, scalable, and aligned with technology, delivery, and customer needs.
Main Accountabilities
Content and Asset Management
- Works with Learning Designers, Content Creation teams, and product managers to support processes for:
- Secure storage, retrieval, and version management for content and assets related to English language learning and assessment products
- Application of appropriate metatags to assets
- Use of approved platforms for storage and support access
- Maximises security while minimising risk of loss of British Council or Third-party intellectual property
- Supports procurement and contracting of third-party asset suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements on type of use and number of impressions
- Facilitates the supply of assets to internal customers for various use cases
- Monitors assessment items to adhere to minimum item health and security standards
- Collaborates with the Content and Asset Manager to promote best practice around intellectual property in the E&E (English & Exams) business
- Assists in ensuring British Council’s approach to equality, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism is practised through diverse subject representation and accessible assets
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Project Management / Commercial and Resource Management
- Uses tools, systems, documentation, and processes with other teams for secure content and asset management
- Assists in monitoring and reporting schedules, budgets, and resourcing for asset-focused projects:
- Project timelines and progress
- Actual and forecasted costs
- Maintains stakeholder satisfaction and addresses issues raised in a timely and appropriate manner
Relationship and Stakeholder Management
- Maintains regular and effective communication with colleagues and external suppliers
Leadership and Management
- Plans and prioritises own activities to deliver diverse responsibilities and project objectives
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Language Requirements
- Written and verbal fluency in English
Certification and Professional Qualifications
- Project management qualifications (PMP, Prince2, Agile, or similar) – Desirable
Education
- First-degree or equivalent qualification
Role-Specific Knowledge and Experience
Minimum / Essential Requirements
- Experience of content and asset management in the area of digital or print product and test development
- Full-time residency in the UK or Poland with unlimited right to work
Desirable
- Experience of professional ELT (English Language Teaching) or educational publishing
- Experience of English language teaching and/or assessment
- Experience with coordinating, communicating, and collaborating with large dispersed teams and remote working
British Council Values and Behaviours
British Council values and behaviours apply across the organisation. Here’s why they matter: they define the organisation’s principles and help achieve the British Council’s strategy. These are evaluated during the selection process.
- Open and Committed
- Expert and Inclusive
- Optimistic and Bold
Additional Details
Unit: English & Exams / Product / Content Strategy
Work Style: Hybrid
Pay Band: 6
Annual Salary Range:
- PLN 96,000 - PLN 120,000 (Poland)
- £25,000 - £26,900 (UK)
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