Policy Interns

2023, January 19
Policy Interns 19th January 2023

As the voice of British business in China we:

  • Speak with business leaders at Rolls-Royce, The Economist, Shell and other British companies of all sizes on regulatory challenges and opportunities in China
  • Present our research to the British Embassy, the Ministry of Commerce, the NDRC and other key government stakeholders
  • Produce thought leadership pieces on topics such as the 14th Five-Year Plan, China-UK relations, China’s cybersecurity landscape and other critical topics for trade relations

We are looking for motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join a dynamic business organisation. The successful candidate will support on a variety of BritCham’s policy and advocacy work with the aim of influencing UK-China trade negotiations. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your own understanding of China’s policymaking and business environment.

What can we offer?

  • The opportunity to interact with a wide range of British business leaders across all sectors to grow and develop your professional network
  • Free place on our Young Professionals Development Programme (from September to December)
  • An incredible office in the CBD with unlimited coffee
  • Free gym access to the Trainyard – in Hotel Jen
  • Career development and mentorship from the Chamber’s executive committee
  • The opportunity to have a genuine impact

Government relations and policy intern (Chinese Native Speaker):

What will you be expected to do?

  • Track policy developments relevant to British businesses in China
  • Conduct research relating to the Chamber’s policy work
  • Support communication with business and government stakeholders on policy issues/initiatives
  • Assist with logistics in organising policy/knowledge events
  • Support the policy team on the delivery of British Business in China: Position Paper 2023 (one of the Chamber’s two key policy documents), including assisting with organising roundtables, taking meeting notes, research and reviewing translation
  • Assist in producing the Chamber’s ‘China in Five’ weekly policy updates
  • Collate BritCham China members’ comments on draft regulations
  • Assist in English-Chinese translation for Chamber communications and media copy

What do we expect from you?

  • Chinese native speaker with excellent English language skills, preferably in Beijing
  • Background in law, economics, business, public policy, international relations, languages or other relevant areas
  • Can work 3-5 days a week, start preferably in July/August and work for 3-6 months
  • A foundational understanding of China and Chinese public policy
  • Strong personal interest in China’s industrial and trade policy
  • Good research ability
  • A strong work ethic
  • IT skills (including Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite)

Policy intern
(Native or near-native English speaker):

What will you be expected to do?

  • Support the policy team on the delivery of British Business in China: Position Paper 2023 (one of the Chamber’s two key policy documents), providing support across the whole process, including assisting with organising roundtables, taking meeting notes, research, drafting, launch and post-launch activities.
  • Support communication with business and government stakeholders on policy issues and initiatives
  • Assist with logistics in organising and delivering of policy and knoweldge events
  • Assist in producing the Chamber’s ‘China in Five’ weekly policy updates
  • Conduct research relating to the Chamber’s policy work and knowledge events
  • Assit with drafting, editing, and proof-reading policy insights, reports and media copy for the Chamber

What do we expect from you?

  • Excellent Chinese and English language skills
  • Background in law, economics, business, public policy, international relations, languages or other relevant areas
  • Can work 3-5 days a week, start preferably in February and work for 4-6 months
  • A foundational understanding of China and Chinese public policy
  • A strong work ethic
  • Strong personal interest in China’s industrial and trade policy
  • Good research ability
  • IT skills (including Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite)

 

Please email a copy of your CV and a cover letter setting out your interest in applying for this position to: advocacy@britishchamber.cn .

Applications close on Friday 10th February 2023. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and you are encouraged to apply at your earliest convenience.

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