SRR - Education Policy Advisor (HEO)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy Riyadh has a vacancy for an Education Policy Advisor, job
grade Higher Executive Officer (HEO), on a fixed term contract until ‎31 March
‎2025.
The jobholder will work with the British Council and the Department for
Business and Trade (DBT) to maintain and develop the UK-Saudi education
partnership. This will entail supporting visits by UK Ministers, the UK
International Education Champion Sir Steve Smith, and senior officials. The
jobholder will also identify and develop opportunities for practical bilateral
collaboration on education.

Duties and responsibilities
The jobholder will be expected to:
* Track and develop deep expertise on UK and Saudi education policy and systems.
* Advise the British Embassy in Riyadh and UK Government on education with specific reference to Saudi Arabia.
* Coordinate UK Government engagement on education in Saudi Arabia.
* Collaborate with UK Government colleagues to shape and organise regular remote and in-person engagement by UK Ministers, Sir Steve Smith, and senior officials with Saudi partners.
* Spot and take forward opportunities for UK and Saudi Arabia to exchange expertise and experience on education policy, including curriculum development, early years education, teacher training, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and vocational training.
* Support the British Council in enabling UK and Saudi higher education institutions to pursue common initiatives, e.g., centres of excellence.
* Work closely with Department for Business and Trade (DBT), British Council, and Department for Education (DfE) colleagues to support them in identifying and pursuing opportunities for British business in the education sector.
The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be
flexible and take on other tasks as required.

Key behaviours required:
* Working Together - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
* Making Effective Decisions - Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
* Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
* Communicating and Influencing - Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.

Eligibility:
* The successful candidate must be able to secure a local residence and work permit in Saudi (iqama).
* The British Embassy provides visa sponsorship. The successful candidate will be required to transfer their visa under the Embassy's sponsorship.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
* Excellent relationship development and management skills, capable of operating at all organisational levels. Experience of developing relationships and building influence with multiple stakeholders in public and private sectors.
* Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and spoken. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely, both orally and in written communication. Able to simplify complexities and adapt communication so others can understand.
* Flexible, resilient, decisive, and calm under pressure. With a proven track record of delivering results to a high standard within tight deadlines.
* Excellent organisational ability, with proven ability to manage, plan, and prioritise tasks and workload; and a proactive approach to problem solving.
* Team player who is capable of working on their own initiative and manage others.
* Holds at least a bachelor's degree.
* Strong IT skills and literacy in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
* Public sector experience.
* Academic background and or professional experience in education.
* Knowledge or experience of project/ programme management and track record of delivering agreed outcomes.
* Arabic language skills, both written and spoken.
Required behaviours
Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing,
Working Together
Application deadline Application deadline - day Application deadline - month
Application deadline - year
‎31 July ‎2023
Grade
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Type of Position
Fixed Term, Full-time
Working hours per week
‎35
Duration of Post
‎18 months
Region
Middle East & North Africa
Country/Territory
Saudi Arabia
Location (City)
Riyadh
Type of Post
British Embassy
Number of vacancies
‎1
Salary Currency
SAR
Salary
‎18,458
Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year
‎1 October ‎2023
Other benefits and conditions of employment
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration
package for this role.
Monthly salary details:
* Base Salary - SAR ‎14,446
* Housing Allowance - SAR ‎3,612 (subject to eligibility)
* Travel Allowance - SAR ‎400 (subject to eligibility)
* Total - SAR ‎18,458
* ___Allowances are not payable to staff who receive official provision for such expenditure in some other form. Spouses/ Dependents of UKBS officers working at the Embassy are not eligible to Housing or Travel Allowance._
No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this
position.

This position is full-time, based on ‎35 hours per week. Normal working hours
for the Embassy are from ‎08:00 to ‎15:00 from Sunday to Thursday, with core
working hours from ‎10:00-‎15:00. Core working hours is the period of the day
that employees are required to be at work. The working day outside of the core
hours is a flexible period, which allows employees to choose when they work,
subject to operational needs.
The jobholder will be required to be flexible in their approach to hours
worked as these will be dictated by operational needs and may involve working
out of hours (evening/ weekend) during visits and events and other networking
activities.
The jobholder will have opportunities to benefit from a range of Learning and
Development (L &D) initiatives. There is great opportunity for learning and
development 'on the job'. The jobholder will also be required to undertake a
number of mandatory training courses as part of their role.
The International Academy (IA) is the home of L&D for the FCDO. It covers a
wide range of essential as well as job-specific subjects; and is designed to
ensure that all staff can access high quality learning products. The jobholder
will also have access to the FCDO's Diplomatic Academy. Our staff are given
responsibility and autonomy (and support), allowing them to develop skills and
confidence through delivery.
The successful candidate will be subject to a ‎90-day probationary period.
The successful candidate will be required to transfer their iqama under the
Embassy's sponsorship.
Additional information
Application process:
Interested candidates must include in their online application form
‎1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV);
‎2) a covering letter/ motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements
of the role; and
‎3) specific examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form,
of how you meet the key behaviours/ skills required.
Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is at ‎23:55 (KSA local time) on ‎31 July
‎2023.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for
the next step in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a
'reserve list'. If during the reserve period of six (‎6) months the same or a
largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second
or subsequent candidate.
The start date mentioned in the advert is an assumed start date and the
successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures.
Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable
clearances, medical clearance and reference checks.

The British Embassy Riyadh is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to
inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited
locally by the British Embassy is subject to terms and conditions of service
according to local Saudi Arabia employment law.
Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country
Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net
site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites,
however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you
complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive
it.