Principal Policy Adviser - International

Job Description

Role SummaryThe CBI is the UKs leading business lobbying organisation and a powerful voice in UK policy debates. With offices throughout the UK, Brussels, Washington, Beijing and Delhi, the CBI promotes its members interests at regional, national, European and internationallevels.The CBIs International team is responsible for developing insight and intelligence on the UKs international trade outlook and influencing UK trade and international policy in a business-friendly direction. The teams mission is to help members thrive onthe world stage to raise prosperity across the UK and shape the global economy through UK business leadership. This includes helping member companies input into trade deals and opening opportunities for business success internationally via market access workto support exports and working with the Government to shape the multilateral system.The UKs decision to leave the EU has created new opportunities and challenges for the governments trade agenda; this role offers a unique opportunity to work with companies to shape and influence the UKs international policy to support long-term economicgrowth and equip companies with the insights they need to succeed post-Brexit.Based out of our London office, the Principal Policy Advisor will be responsible for leading on and developing robust analysis, evidence-based policy recommendations and campaign plans that respond to CBI member needs. The post holder will be expected toengage with senior business representatives and government officials, as well as contribute to commercial opportunities in the CBIs wider work. They will be expected to build relationships across a diverse range of nationalities and cultures, engage seniorinterlocutors, and lead high-profile policy projects utilising the knowledge and expertise from across CBI.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the CBIs London-based work on international policyWorking closely with colleagues in other CBI country offices, the post holder will lead strategy and policy development to support member input and increased business voice on the Global Britain agenda- specifically on globalisation and supply chains resilience.They will also be focussing on the UKs foreign policy tilt towards the Indo-Pacific, specifically on UK-India trade & wider Asia-Pacific trade relations.

• CBI member engagement and business input into new UK Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) including CPTPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership).
• Global Market access work, which seeks to tackle barriers to trade and investment.
• Multilateral engagement and policy development including with WTO, OECD, follow-up to the B7 summit in 2021, which CBI hosted, and B20.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality briefings for the Director-General and President on trade and international issues for meetings with political stakeholders and CBI members.
• Work alongside colleagues in campaigns, international and press to maximise the impact of the CBIs trade and international work with key stakeholders in the UK government, G7, G20 and the WTO.
• In-depth policy analysis, research, engagement with CBI members and wider stakeholders including foreign governments and think tanks, organising senior-level events as well as writing reports, drafting press releases, articles, tweets and blogs.

Work effectively with businesses and colleagues across the CBI

• The post holder will engage effectively and collaboratively with senior representatives from the business community and colleagues across the CBI, including account managers and staff in CBI country offices.
• This work includes involving CBI members in policy formation, keeping them up to date with policy developments or changes that relate to their specific interests, and producing high-quality analytical work which supports CBI campaigns.
• The post holder will be expected to take ownership of specific projects or events and build partnerships to deliver. They will work closely with the membership team to secure new members and help retain existing ones.
• Keeping the team and senior management team informed on key issues will also be essential.
• The post holder will also seek innovative ways to maximise our member service and contribute to the trade teams commercial goals, including ways to generate fee-paid revenue through events or training.

Maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders

• The post holder will build and maintain productive relationships with external contacts including relevant officials within government departments, members of parliament and wider business and non-governmental stakeholders with an interest in internationalpolicy.
• This will include representing the CBI at meetings to influence policy, both in the UK and abroad, as well as preparing and delivering presentations.

Knowledge & Experience

• Understanding of UK and international political institutions and the broad political landscape is essential
• Strong knowledge of policy development is essential, and a solid understanding of trade policy is desirable
• Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior figures is essential
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of business processes is desirable
• The level appointment of the role will depend on work experience in a similar role, for example: public policy, public affairs, commercial exporting, economics, or law

Diversity & InclusionAt the CBI, we are committed to building a culture of belonging and inclusion. We know that talent is everywhere and so we welcome applications from people regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, marital status, religion or belief,sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or caring responsibilities. We support flexible working as we want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance.