Major Role Responsibilities

• Work with chair, officers & executive committee to define priorities for Chamber and develop a strategy for their implementation
• Management of Chamber team; recruit and retain staff, set clear targets and regularly monitor performance and progress
• Overall responsibility for BCCC’s financial situation; preparing budget, monitoring monthly accounts and ensuring operational success in hitting targets
• Expand membership; grow new member recruitment, actively target new members and ensure appropriate materials & messaging
• Oversee a diverse events programme that engages members with regular and engaging events including social/networking, content-driven and
• Manage and maintain relationship with key stakeholders.
• Play a leading role in relationship building and management with members, especially premium members.
• Play a high-profile external-facing role as the “face” of the Chamber –representing the Chamber’s views to media and government
• Cultivate media relationships and develop media strategy which serves the Chamber’s overall goals

Goals of the role:

• Protect and build our core service offerings
• Enhance our influence and advocacy
• Deliver on-budget financial performance
• Improve membership offering and increase overall membership
• Manage a sustainable events, communications and marketing programme
• Ensure robust governance and good management
• Maintain sound financial management
• Pioneer our path to new customers and products
• Diversify to enhance our value to members and build a sustainable, diverse service platform

What do we need from you?

Essential skills:

• Fluency in English is essential and Chinese language skills highly desirable
• 8 – 10 years of experience in driving business development and sales results
• Degree-level education or above

Desirable characteristics of ideal candidate:

• Energy, enthusiasm and resilience
• A track record in building key relationships which have generated revenue on a sustainable basis.
• Good understanding of UK-China relations
• Previous government engagement experience
• Public speaking and media experience
• Leadership and management skills and experience – plan strategically with the ability to work practically
• High level of integrity and emotional intelligence
• Proactive and problem-solving skills
• An enterprising and entrepreneurial nature
• Multi-tasking, prioritisation and time management skills are essential
• Ability and confidence to navigate and negotiate with multiple partners and stakeholders at senior level and experience of working in complex multi-partner environments
• Experience working to and exceeding targets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong work ethic and resilience in the face of challenges
• Ability to thrive under a fast-paced work environment
• Experience working to and exceeding targets

What can we offer?

• Competitive salary
• 30 days holiday per year, plus national holidays
• Health insurance
• An incredible office in the CBD
• Free gym access to the Trainyard – in Hotel Jen
• Working daily with the senior leadership of British businesses and government

Reporting to:

• Chair of BCCC

Process:

• Applications reviewed and shortlist of five applicants created – End of August
• 30-minute interviews with shortlisted candidates – September
• Three applicants undertake a 60-minute interview with the hiring committee presenting a 5 year plan for the Chamber covering: Strategy and Vision & Financial and Operational Management. – September
• Three references contacted on both professional performance and personal attributes

Interested candidates are invited to send a comprehensive cover letter, CV and salary expectation to steven.lynch@britishchamber.cn by 31^st August