New Work Opportunity in UK under BOND Scheme

　　BOND scheme were launched in 1998 by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). It is administered in China by the British Council (Cultural and Education Section, British Embassy) on behalf of the DTI.

　　The overall aim of the Bond Scheme is to provide British Companies with low-cost introductions to potential business partners in China in key developing international markets. High quality Chinese professionals will be assigned to British companies in the UK for up to twelve months.

　　In general, candidates recommended by targeted organizations invited to participate in the programme should meet the selection criteria as follows:- Candidates must be aged between 25-35- Candidates must be mid-career staff (with a minimum of 3 years work experience) who has managerial, policy-influencing or administrative responsibility. - Candidates should have a good standard of English (minimum IELTS of 6.0 or its equivalent)- Candidates must possess a recognized degree in a relevant discipline to their industry. - Candidates must have an understanding of the changes needed to improve their organization, a good business and education background which combines a firm knowledge of their own industry in China with a wider international perspective.

　　Selected trainees will be paid at least£700 a month and, in addition, will have to cover the expense of international travel to the UK. The British Council will pay for the return fare back to China at the end of the training.

　　More information on the BOND Scheme are available on www.britishcouncil.org/bond/china.htm

　　All candidates wishing to apply for the work placement are required to complete their CV in the BOND standard format, which can be found on www.britishcouncil.org/bond/forms/cv.doc and email their CVs to xiong.lisong@britishcouncil.org.cn

　　Below please find work placements we are currently looking candidates for.

　　Opportunity

　　Host Company: Fluor

　　Position: Offshore Pipeline Engineers x 2Pipeline Hydraulic Engineer x 1

　　Requirement: Please see the attachment for details: Fluor Posts.

　　Contact: Yvonne Yang 1st Floor Pidemco Tower 318 Fu Zhou Lu, Shanghai 200001 Tel: +86 21 6391 2626 Ext 215

　　Deadline for application: 31 August 2002