Executive Director, British Business Group (BBG) Bangladesh

Job Description

Title: Executive Director, British Business Group (BBG) Bangladesh

Company Name: British Business Group

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 5 years

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Post-Graduate qualification in Marketing, Business or a related field

• At least 5 years

Required skills and abilities:

• Trade body experience and understanding of the business landscape in Bangladesh 
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English & Bengali
• Ability to work independently and take the initiative
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Confidence to work with high-level government officials and C-suites.
• Ability to develop effective working partnerships quickly
• Organizational and administrative ability, including prioritization
• Fully proficient with Microsoft Office.

Essential Experiences:

• Minimum five years’ experience in an administrative or marketing position with a private company or a public sector body involved in commerce.

Background:

The British Business Group (BBG) Bangladesh is a body that serves to promote British business interests in Bangladesh. It proudly represents influential British businesses such as HSBC, Unilever, and many others operating in Bangladesh. The BBG promotes the benefits of trade between the UK and Bangladesh and its contribution to Bangladesh's future development.

The BBG encourages the development of British business in Bangladesh through a range of activities and services for its members, including dialogue with key decision-makers in the Government of Bangladesh, other trade organisations and multilateral bodies.

The BBG is run by a Board of Trustees comprising senior British business leaders and the British High Commission. The Board set the direction and priorities for the BBG annually. The BBG is currently looking for an ambitious individual to assume the role of British Business Group Executive Director to carry out its functions. The role will report directly to the Board and have a strong relationship with the British High Commission in Dhaka. 

Responsibilities:

• Act as Board Secretary and prepare papers for Board meetings
• Provide support to the Board in preparing the BBG's strategic plans
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government representatives
• Provide advice to the Chair and Board on the application of the Bylaws
• Undertake desk-based market research as required by members and stakeholders
• Act as the focal point and providing management support for BBG members
• Contact potential new members, arranging membership formalities, and maintain up-to-date membership records.
• Develop & deliver the activity calendar.
• Organize events with both internal and external attendees.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts
• Update and maintain the BBG website and social media accounts
• Communicate to members, e.g. newsletter and letters from the Chair / Board
• Work closely with the British High Commission (BHC) in support of joint trade interests
• Other duties as assigned by the Board.