Executive Manager @ BritCham South China

Position: Executive Manager

Gross Salary Range: 13000-18000 Gross, Negotiable upon experience.

Annual Leave: 15 Days

Type of Position: Full time

Location: IFC, Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou

Commencing Date: Early December 2025

Closing Date: Early application encouraged; recruitment may close prior to deadline.

The Executive Manager serves as the Chamber’s senior operational leader, responsible for executing strategic initiatives, strengthening external partnerships, and ensuring exceptional delivery of value to our members. Reporting directly to the Board (via the Chair), this role leads a small, dynamic team in Guangzhou and plays a pivotal role in sustaining the Chamber’s growth, visibility, and reputation across South China.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Support & Implementation: Lead the execution of strategic plans in collaboration with the Board, ensuring objectives are met and progress is regularly reviewed and communicated.
• Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with member companies, business leaders, government partners, and community organisations. Proactively seek collaboration and sponsorship opportunities that align with the Chamber’s mission.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure the Chamber runs efficiently by managing internal systems, streamlining processes, and improving workflows. Oversee HR, finance, and compliance functions in collaboration with relevant team members.
• Team Leadership & Development: Manage and develop a high-performing team through clear direction, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable work culture.
• Membership Growth & Retention: Drive sustained membership growth by delivering clear value to existing members, identifying new prospects, and engaging with business leaders to promote the benefits of Chamber participation.
• Event Planning & Execution: Provide oversight and strategic input into the Chamber’s event calendar. Collaborate with the events team to ensure programmes deliver measurable value to members and sponsors.
• Financial Stewardship: Work closely with the finance function to manage budgets, oversee financial health, and identify opportunities for revenue growth and cost efficiency.

The Executive Manager will have significant autonomy and responsibility, playing a crucial role in day-to-day operations and driving the Chamber’s strategic vision forward.

Qualifications & Core Competencies

• Minimum 6 years of leadership experience in strategy, operations, business development, or stakeholder engagement roles.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and relationship-building skills with fluency in English; Mandarin proficiency is essential.
• Confident public speaker, comfortable representing the Chamber to external audiences.
• Experienced in budget management, financial oversight, and performance reporting.
• Skilled in building partnerships with corporates, government, and NGOs.
• Digitally fluent, with comfort using technology to improve team productivity.
• Bachelor’s degree required; postgraduate education preferred.

What Makes the Ideal Candidate:

• Brings vision and energy to strategy execution.
• Has a track record of growing partnerships and securing sponsorships.
• Thrives in cross-cultural business environments.
• Communicates with clarity, diplomacy, and confidence especially when representing the Chamber publicly.
• Demonstrates high integrity, resilience, and ownership.
• Is both people-oriented and data-driven.
• Embraces innovation and leads with empathy.

Contact

The post will offer the right candidate an excellent opportunity to interact with the international business community in South China in a professional and challenging work environment. This exciting position will allow you to also grow your own network, learn how an NGO is operated and exposure to working with a wide range of professionals from different industries including the British government. Candidates will need to demonstrate strong self-motivation and desire to enhance BritCham South China’s brand awareness and leverage members’ engagement through different aspects.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who can legally work in China and share our commitment to integrity, collaboration, and community impact.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter in both English and Chinese to: chris.chen@britchamsouthchina.org
Subject: “Application – Executive Manager”