Background

The programme serves as a way to engage stronger Alumni connection and participation in British Council activities related to UK Education. The Education UK Ambassador will become our partners in developing activities and raising a more personal image of UK Education to the fellow students.

It aims to increase the numbers of Indonesia students studying in the UK by using ‘word of mouth’ promotion or share experience from those people who have are living proof of the relevance, excellence and enjoyment of a UK learning experience.

There will be Five Ambassadors working closely with the British Council for a period of one year from April 2010 – March 2011.

There are some duties/roles that each Ambassador needs to fulfil and in return the British Council will provide a professional fee for the services being successfully carried out.

The UK Education Ambassador roles:

1. Writing for the web

- Develop interesting articles according to candidate’s area of interest, expertise or experience (3 articles) per quarter.
- Updating/posting happening news and upcoming events that is useful or interesting for other fellow alumni/students (12 postings)

2. Event management and promotion

- Actively be part of the core team for Education UK events in Indonesia on preparation, execution and evaluation.
- Contributing ideas for promotion plan that relate to UK Education promotion or Alumni activities.

3. UK Education counsellor

Actively involve as part of the core team counsellor for Education UK promotion, giving advices, answering enquiries for potential students in seeking information for UK education.

4. Building partnership

To support British Council identifying and develop potential partnership with external contacts in making UK education programme more impactful to target audience. Partnership can be a joint/collaboration programme, event sponsorship/participation, advertising opportunities, etc.

Requirements:

1. Graduated from a UK institution for undergraduate or postgraduate degree or minimum has been studying and living in the UK for 12 months.
2. Should have passion in writing for the web or other form of social media, event management, and knowledge about UK Education.
3. Strong commitment and passion to deliver the role as Education UK Ambassador describe above.
4. Interested candidate will submit a complete application of interest (annex 1) and 250 words of marketing activities plan to reach potential students in Indonesia in 2010-2011.

Click here to download the application form.

Important dates:

For further information and application submission, contact:
Sandra Winarsa
Education UK Officer
E: sandra.winarsa@britishcouncil.or.id
T: 021-5155561