About the company

The China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) is the UK’s national business network promoting bilateral trade and investment between the UK China.

Since 1954, we have acted as the independent voice of business, located at the heart of the action, engaging across both countries in every sector and region. We support our members, clients, and partners from the UK and China by delivering the advice, analysis, advocacy and access they need to seize the opportunities in both the UK and China.
CBBC is uniquely positioned to serve its members’ interests in both countries through our presence across the UK and our office network in China. Our diverse membership many of the leading British and Chinese companies, as well as innovative new market entrants from a wide range of sectors.

CBBC plays an important role in helping shape bilateral relations between the UK and China through our close links to the UK government and the devolved administrations; the Chinese government at the national, provincial and municipal levels; and the British and Chinese embassies.

For more information about us, please visit our website – www.cbbc.org.

Job description

We are seeking a confident, energetic team player with an interest in Chinese investment in the UK and exports to the UK. The role will entail assisting with the delivery of a wide range of business services that support Chinese companies investing in the UK and exporting to the UK, so as to expand CBBC’s client and membership network. The jobholder will report to the Director, Commercial & Outbound Services in the CBBC Shanghai office.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for working with CBBC’s membership network to create CBBC’s annual UK Investment Guide (a Chinese-language publication), carrying out detailed research into the advantages of investing in the UK, and supporting event organisation to introduce investing in the UK to Chinese companies from different sectors.
Specific responsibilities include:
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Managing communications with CBBC members to receive, process, edit and gain approval for content for CBBC’s flagship UK Investment Guide
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Assisting colleagues from different sector teams in the UK and China to conduct research into market regulations, data and trends within the UK, from the perspective of Chinese investors into the UK
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Organising and helping to manage outbound events in cities across China, dealing effectively with and meeting the expectations of different stakeholders and partners, such as Chinese local government bodies, CBBC members and Chinese companies in attendance
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Proactively expanding CBBC’s database to track Chinese investment in the UK and reach out to more Chinese companies actively considering investing in the UK
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Attending meetings with clients, members and stakeholders, including from local government offices, and taking meeting notes

Skills & experience

The ideal candidate will be energetic, highly motivated, IT literate, an excellent organiser and communicator, an active listener and a team player with a proven ability to work independently. Specific requirements for the role are as follows:
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Bachelor's degree or above
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Excellent language skills in English and Mandarin (written and oral)
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Strong research skills with a focus on regulations and best practices
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Basic events management skills, providing careful attention to details
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Demonstrable understanding of UK-China business issues
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Client-facing skills are requested
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A flexible and entrepreneurial style and a quick learner
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Skilled use of computer software, e.g., Word, Excel, PPT and design software

How to apply

CBBC provides an excellent platform for development opportunities. This position is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to learn about international business and work as part of a team across China and the UK.

Interested candidates are invited to send a letter explaining how your personality and experience meet our requirements, and an indication of your current salary and expected salary, together with a detailed CV, to the following email address:
ruth.zhou@cbbc.org. Please use “China Outbound Investment Intern - Shanghai - Candidate Name” as the subject of the email.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified and that applicants who fail to provide a covering letter will not be considered. The closing date for applications is 27th September 2025. We encourage early applications. We will be reviewing applications as they come in therefore, you may be contacted before the closing date if we wish to take your application forward.
Telephone enquiries and personal visits will NOT be accepted.