Marketing 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.The British Council is seeking a Marketing Officer to support Exams marketing activities in Kazakhstan. The position is responsible for implementing marketing strategies and providing operational support to the exams business, contributing to overall market impact. The role involves collaboration with local teams and the wider marketing community to increase revenues, expand audiences, and strengthen digital engagement.Key ResponsibilitiesExecution of marketing and communication plans for Exams in Kazakhstan.Coordination and delivery of online and offline events targeting test takers, including webinars, workshops, and speaking clubs.Development of creative content, presentations, and promotional materials in line with brand guidelines.Management of supplier relationships and event logistics to ensure professional execution.Support for business development activities such as education fairs, partnership events, and institutional engagement.Research and identification of new digital channels and opportunities to enhance audience engagement.Monitoring and reporting of marketing KPIs and sharing insights with regional teams.Essential RequirementsDegree or professional qualification in Marketing or Business.Experience in a marketing assistant role within a medium or large organization.Demonstrable experience in implementing marketing plans and managing supplier relationships.DesirableProfessional marketing accreditation (e.g., CIM, CIPR).Experience within a global organization.Further Information Pay Band – Local Pay Band 4/HGross Salary – 560 000 KZTContract Type – one year fixed term contractJob type – Full-timeLocation – Astana/Almaty, KazakhstanClosing Date – Thursday, 11th of December 2025, applications will close 23:59A 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