Senior Government Affairs Manager in Shanghai Chapter
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Employer: European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
Office Address: Beijing China
Job Type: Full-time (On-Site)
Industry & Field: Business Operation, Business Services, Marketing/PR/Branding
Refresh Date: Sep. 4, 2025
Expiration Date: Nov. 4, 2025 Expired
Job description
Reports To: General Manager, Shanghai Chapter
General Responsibilities:
The Senior Government Affairs Manager will be responsible for:
· Managing and developing the Government Affairs team of the European Chamber’s Shanghai Chapter.
· Developing and actively driving the execution of the Shanghai Chapter’s government affairs strategy in coordination with the General Manager.
· Mapping, prioritising, and developing close relationships with key government stakeholders and organisations at local and regional levels (i.e., Yangtze River Delta) to advocate the interests of the European Chamber and its members.
· Identifying the key annual advocacy issues and action plans for the Shanghai Chapter.
· Facilitating government-related aspects of advocacy activities of the Chamber's Working Groups by working closely with other Chamber staff to arrange senior-level government meetings, channel comments on draft legislation, and interpret at senior-level meetings.
· Developing and expanding knowledge of European trade policy and business issues in China.
· Monitoring, responding, and reporting on regulatory developments at national and local levels, Chinese laws and regulations, policies, and sectoral news as directed.
· Leading content production for local publications, ensuring that local government policies are accurately analysed and up to date.
· Organising Working Group meetings (in coordination with other Chapters where relevant) by:
o Organising date, venue, agenda, documents, and invitation and participation lists.
o Taking meeting minutes and ensuring smooth coordination with the Working Group Chair, members, speakers, and other invitees (i.e. government officials).
· Assisting in the production and ensuring key chamber reports (e.g., annual Position Paper, Business Confidence Survey) are presented to all relevant stakeholders at the local level.
· Liaising with other Chamber offices on issues related to government relations, and identifying synergies for GA advocacy efforts across the Chamber.
· Preparing and presenting monthly Shanghai Government Affairs Reports and presenting to the Shanghai Board when required.
· Leading national-level advocacy projects when required.
· Mentoring GA staff on local advocacy issues in other Chapters when required.
Personality Assessment Questions:
1. What do you know about the work of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and of Chamber of Commerce organizations in general? (min. 80 words)
2. What particular knowledge or skills do you have that would make you successful in this position? (min.100 words)
*Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Skills & experience
Required Skills:
• Excellent command of spoken and written Chinese and English
• minimum 8 years’ experience in Government Affairs Management position
• Strong knowledge about Chinese authorities and practices
• Good understanding and interest in Chinese commercial and political environment
• Ability to interpret and translate English-Chinese and Chinese-English at a senior level
• An interest and ability to quickly grasp key issues in the areas of business, international relations, economics, and law
• Excellent communication and reasoning skills
• Organisational, social, and presentation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure, to be tactful, goal oriented, and a tenacious go-getter.
• Excellent computer literacy, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet Explorer
Preferred Experience:
University degree plus relevant work experience in an international organisation or government environment.
Interpretation experience within a business, government or multinational organisation.
As the independent voice of European business in China, we seek greater market access and improved operating conditions for European companies.
- We provide European business with an effective communication and lobbying channel to the European and Chinese authorities, business associations and media.
- We ensure our key recommendations and lobbying strategies are shaped by business through our Working Groups.
- We monitor China's compliance with the WTO and other international commitments that impact business in China.
- We support companies with an information platform on business and market conditions in China.
- We help companies expand their networks of European and Chinese business contacts.
- We promote sharing of knowledge and experience between European and Chinese business.
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China was founded by 51 member companies based in China on 19th October 2000. The European Chamber now serves more than 1700 members in nine cities: Beijing, Chengdu, Chonqing, Nanjing, Pearl River Delta (Guangzhou and Shenzhen), Shanghai, Shenyang and Tianjin. The Chamber is recognised by the European Commission and the Chinese Authorities as the official voice of European business in China.
The European Chamber is a member-driven non-profit fee-based organisation with over 40 Working Groups and Forums. It is recognised as a Foreign Chamber of Commerce with the Ministry of Commerce and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.
Website
http://www.europeanchamber.com.cn/en/home
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