About the role

The British Chambers of Commerce represents and campaigns for business. Our roots are local, but our reach is global. We are owned by, and work for, a network of Chambers of Commerce that champion and support our members across the UK and in countries and markets around the world. Our unique perspective gives us unparalleled insight into British business communities – every sector, every size, everywhere. Working together with Chambers, we drive change from the ground up – and our bottom line is helping companies, places and people achieve their potential.

This is an exceptional new leadership opportunity at one of the United Kingdom’s premier business organisations. Working with and reporting to the Director General, you will be responsible for all operational, commercial and member-focused functions across the BCC business and drive the organisation’s key growth and improvement projects. As an ex officio member of the organisation’s Board of Directors, you will play an important part in shaping the organisation and driving it forward. You will also be accountable for ensuring the BCC’s commercial sustainability and growth, and the delivery of excellent services and value to its member Chambers across the UK and around the world. In short, you’ll have a wide-ranging impact on one of the UK’s top business brands – from day one.

The person

• Executive leadership/management experience in a commercial or membership setting, with the ability to work collaboratively to lead in strategy, planning and change management.
• Track record of successful commercial and operational delivery (including scaling up new business areas)
• Experience managing budgets, inspiring and leading people through change and building positive professional relationships in a complex, resource-constrained organisation.
• Excellent influencing and relationship-building skills and an ability to demonstrate diplomacy when operating within in a politically sensitive context.
• Strong sense of purpose and an affinity for, and appreciation of, the BCC’s strategic mission and values, with a good understanding of finance, HR, IT, sales and marketing and communications functions, within a complex stakeholder environment.
• Inspire confidence; engender agreement, positive enthusiasm and forward thinking.
• Personal integrity, stature, and ability to lead others by example.

Further details about BCC can be found on the website: http://www.britishchambers.org.uk

Location:

The role will be based at BCC headquarters in SW1. Some national travel will be required.

Benefits

This role pays a competitive salary dependent on experience. In addition, BCC provides the following benefits

• Pension scheme: details for this are obtainable through Curo (we offer two levels – dependent salary – with the lower being a 3% contribution from the employee matched by 6% from BCC and the higher being a 5% contribution from the employee matched by 10% from BCC).
• Death in service: three times base salary (see expression of wish form) through Health Matters.
• Private medical insurance with AXA through Health Matters.
• Medical cash benefit scheme through Westfield.
• Season ticket loan.
• 25 days holiday entitlement, increasing by 1 day each year up to a maximum of 27 days plus 8 statutory bank holidays.