Creative Officer

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.We connect. We inspire.Pay Band: 4Contract Type: fixed-term contract 2 years Location: Tokyo, JapanClosing Date: Sunday 09 November 2025 23:59 Singapore time (GMT+08)Please note: Interviews will be conducted in Japanese and English. The successful candidate must be able to speak and write well in both Japanese and English, as this is essential for the role.Role PurposeThe British Council Japan Exams team delivers around 250,000 tablet based speaking tests per year.The purpose of this role is to support the development, production, and dissemination of communications collateral (including documents and videos) related to the speaking tests. The role holder will be responsible for creating and processing materials in coordination with internal teams and external vendors, ensuring timely delivery and quality. The communications collateral is aimed at various stakeholders (test takers, parents and guardians, teachers, and municipal board of education officers) and is distributed in both hard and soft copy formats through multiple channels. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work across different media formats to contribute to the successful delivery of creative products.Role contextThe British Council Strategic Programmes team has developed an at-scale solution for tablet delivered speaking test delivery, evaluation, and reporting.Strategic Programmes anticipates that there will be significant demand for an at-scale solution for bespoke tablet delivered speaking tests beyond the current clients and partners, both in Japan and in other countries.This role will be supporting diversification of the Exams portfolio by ensuring communication with test takers, parents and guardians, teachers, schools, and local boards of education is developed professionally and delivered on time.Role AccountabilitiesProject Management Lead and manage the development and production schedule of various creative assets and communications collateral (including documents and videos). Ensure each item progresses smoothly and is delivered on time, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors as needed. Oversee quality assurance and manage the sign-off process with the content owner and client.Creative Production Possess hands-on editing skills for both DTP materials and video content. Support the creation and refinement of communications collateral, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with project goals. Work across various media formats and collaborate with designers, editors, and production teams to deliver high-quality outputs.Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with clients and internal teams to understand requirements and item-specific details. Participate in meetings with Communications, Technology, Operations, and Academic teams to gather input and ensure alignment across workstreams.Role Specific Knowledge And ExperienceMinimum / Essential RequirementsExperience (One Or More Of The Following) Creation of PowerPoint documents at a consulting firm or similar industry Editorial and/or proofreading experience at a publishing company Experience in printed document production or design work at a design companyRequired Professional Experience Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in project management, communications, marketing, creative production, or related fieldsRequired Skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work Proven ability in project and/or schedule management Smooth communication with clients and internal teams (including British Council members) Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro or equivalent) Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator (required) and experience with Adobe InDesign (preferred)EssentialQualifications & Education: The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required. Japanese proficiency across Speaking, Listening, Writing and Reading is necessary to a C2 level. Evidence may be requested. Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.Further InformationRight to work: As we cannot sponsor work passes, applicants must already have the right to live and work in Japan.Additional RequirementsPossible Changes to Your DutiesYou may be assigned to different duties designated by the British Council to meet operational demands.Possible Changes to Your Place of WorkYou may be transferred to a different workplace designated by the British Council to meet operational demands.A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion StatementWe are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and 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. 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 StatementThe 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