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The Senior Communications Manager will also provide line management and pastoral support for other countries in their geography. The Senior Communications Manager will work closely with internal and external key stakeholders, implement strategies that strengthen and integrate marketing and communications initiatives to continue to engage current audiences, identify and attract new ones and create greater awareness of the British Council.\nRole Accountabilities\nSupports the development and implementation of communications strategies and plans aligned with global and regional priorities, leading the delivery of external communications campaigns, media relations, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management across markets. Provides strategic communications advice to Country Directors, Senior Leadership Teams, and business leads, ensuring consistent messaging, effective risk management, and alignment with British Council brand standards. Applies analytical expertise to assess communications needs, identify improvement opportunities, develop impactful communications initiatives, and translate complex business issues into compelling messages that influence decision-making and support organisational objectives.\nBuilds strong understanding of market contexts, particularly in Hong Kong and Northeast Asia, to deliver innovative and business-focused communications solutions. Oversees the planning, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of communications projects, ensuring adherence to global standards and effective budget management, reporting, and risk oversight. Develops and maintains strong stakeholder networks internally and externally, actively contributes to the Marketing Community of Practice, and leads a geographically dispersed communications team across Australia, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. As a senior member of the Asia Pacific Communications team, coordinates cross-functional contributions, drives joined-up delivery across markets, and maintains professional expertise through continuous development.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience\nRequirements\nEssential:\nSignificant experience in managing communications within a large and complex organisation.\nThorough understanding of the media and communication environment of the North East Asia region, and of Hong Kong in particular\nDemonstrated ability to function in a diverse set of countries and cross-cultural environments\nRelationship management skills\nStrong team player who is highly motivated and willing to provide expert advice and guidance on internal and external communications\nComfortable working virtually\nDemonstrable experience in managing and mitigating internal and external communications risks and issues\nAnalytical and problem-solving mindset\nProven record of managing multiple projects at the same time\nDesirable:\nExperience working in a multi-market capacity in a global organisation\nExperience working with/in education and/or cultural organisations in a communications capacity\nTrack record at developing and mentoring teams\nLanguage Requirements: The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English and Traditional Chinese is required.\nImportant Information\nContract type: Indefinite Contract \nPay band: 7\nSalary: 46,810\nLocation: Hong Kong\nTravel: Travel to Northeast Asia markets as and when required\nProof of Identity requirements & right to work in the country: Applications are also welcomed from candidates currently based in other British Council country offices, provided they already have the legal right to work in the role location and are willing to relocate. Please note that any relocation costs and associated formalities will be the responsibility of the candidate.\nClosing Date: Sunday, 1st Nov at 23:59 UK time,7:59 AM Hong Kong time, 2nd Nov 2026\nBritish 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. 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