The British Council Singapore is recruiting a Training Consultant to start ASAP. The successful applicant will train workplace communication and management skills effectively to a range of participants of different ages, backgrounds, organisations and ability levels, and will also contribute in appropriate ways to BC and PDC strategic objectives. Essential requirements for this post are a degree, a teaching or training qualification and two years corporate training experience. Enquiries about the post and applications should be directed to Human Resources Manager British Council, Singapore: e-mail: jobs@britishcouncil.org.sg . The closing date for applications is 27th April 2008. In line with the British Council’s Child Protection policy, any appointment is contingent on thorough checks. In the UK, and in other countries where appropriate systems exist, these include criminal records checks.

Terms and Conditions of Service
 
Job overview

You will train workplace communication and management skills effectively to a range of participants of different ages, backgrounds, organisations and ability levels. You will also contribute in appropriate ways to BC and PDC strategic objectives.

Local restrictions on employment

All staff have to be registered with the Ministry of Education. To do this the British Council needs the educational certificates and degree transcripts of the teacher/trainer concerned. An employment pass is issued by Immigration once the Ministry of Education has registered the staff member. The whole process takes a few weeks but the staff member concerned will be issued with a temporary visa until the process is complete. Staff normally enter Singapore on a 1-month Visitor’s Pass which they will receive on arrival.

Salary

Salary on a scale from SD5,029 (scale point 1) per month to SD6,907 (scale point 10) per month. This applies to non permanent residents and non Singaporean citizens. Starting point on scale is according to qualifications and experience. A pension contribution has already been factored into the above salary. SD2.81=1 pound @ 4/2/08 

Income tax and national insurance

Income tax is about 4-5% per annum, depending on total income. It is paid one year in arrears and staff are responsible for submitting their tax forms and arranging payment. Payment is usually demanded as one lump sum but instalments can be arranged as long as you do this before you receive your assessment. Applicants who have been resident and working in the UK immediately prior to going abroad for employment, are liable for UK National Insurance Class 1 contributions for one year, and the British Council will pay the employer’s contributions.

Fares and travel

Economy class flight for member of staff, accompanying partner and children from previous post or London paid by British Council Singapore. Economy class returns to London for the member of staff, accompanying partner and children every 2 years.

Baggage allowance

Accountable allowance of 1,200 pounds for single staff; 2,000 for staff with accompanying partner and/or children per transfer paid by British Council Singapore.

Annual leave allowance

35 days leave allowance per year.

Medical allowance

Contract staff and their non-working dependants are covered by the British Council Expacare medical insurance scheme.
 
Settling-in allowance

Up to 2 weeks’ hotel accommodation and subsistence plus 2 weeks’ settling in allowance. On first appointment a teacher is entitled to an advance of one month’s salary recoverable in five equal monthly instalments. 

Additional information

Starting in May (TBC) Closing date for applications 17 February 2008. Enquiries about the post and applications should be directed to Human Resources Manager British Council, Singapore: e-mail: jobs@britishcouncil.org.sg. Internal applications should include the standard internal application form and your last 2 performance appraisals. Information on the Centre’s current courses can be found at www.britishcouncil.org.sg Whilst the above information was accurate at time of writing, specific details and entitlements are subject to change. 
Whilst the above information was accurate at time of writing, specific details and entitlements are subject to change.