Photographer - Consultant at British Council

The British Council is the United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations. The British Council creates international opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries and builds trust between them worldwide. We call this cultural relations. We build trust and understanding for the UK to create a safer and more prosperous world. In terms of our reach and impact, we are the world’s leading cultural relations organisation. Cultural relations is a component of international relations which focuses on developing people-to-people links and complements government-to-people and government-to-government contact. We use English, Arts, and Education and Society - the best of the UK’s great cultural assets - to bring people together and to attract partners to working with the UK. The British Council has over 7,000 staff working in 191 offices in 110 countries and territories. The British Council in Nigeria The British Council was established in 1934 and has been in Nigeria since 1943. We currently operate from offices in Abuja, Kano, Lagos and Port-Harcourt and continue to engage in cultural relations work, building links between citizens of the United Kingdom and Nigeria. Our activities are delivered through our Arts, Education, English and Society business units as well as a thriving exams unit providing opportunities for thousands of Nigeria to acquire globally recognised qualifications.

Role Purpose

To support local photography needs, working closely with the Hub Design Manager and Regional marketing and communication teams. The Part-Time photographer will be responsible for attending key British Council events and managing projects which involve taking pictures and editing them for social media and press, ensuring all pictures taken align with our brand guidelines. They will drive a focus on standardisation of the images while still ensuring pictures taken meet the objectives of our events.

Main Accountabilities

Project Support:

This role will be limited to the country in which the photographer will be based. The main role of the photographer will be to capture relevant images at events and at British Council offices which are in line with our brand guidelines. They will:

• Work closely with external partners and colleagues to produce high-quality photographic images.
• Use different techniques to enhance the photographs as required.
• Use photo manipulation software such as Adobe Suite to get desired results.
• Recommend creative ideas to exceed expectations of goals and objectives.
• Use artistic knowledge to enhance and compose photographs.
• Review sets of photographs and select the best results.
• Operate various photographic equipment such as single lens reflex cameras and film or digital cameras and lighting.

Managing self and others

• Maintains brand standards/creative quality in region, supported by the Design Manager.
• Keeps abreast of production software and technology to ensure industry standards.
• Supports the implementation of the equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) framework for photography by demonstrating inclusion of diversity in creatives across both print and digital and implementing EDI recommendations.

Relationship and Stakeholder Management

• Proactively builds and maintains collaborative relationships with internal peers and stakeholders to ensure integrated, joined up and future-proofed working.
• Acts as a Brand Ambassador, helping deliver a strong British Council brand.

Minimum/Essential Qualifications:

• Relevant degree or demonstrable equivalent level of experience

Role specific knowledge and experience:

• Proven experience as a photographer (please submit portfolio).
• Detailed knowledge of photography art and lighting.
• Strong creative presence and artistic flair.
• Able to follow instructions clearly to achieve desired results.
• Able to stand and move around for long periods at a time and willing to work post 5.00 pm.

Desirable

• Stakeholder management and influencing.
• Ability to assess creative projects and assets.

Method of Application