Careers | CBI

We are the premier lobbying organisation for UK business on national and international issues. We work with the UK government, international legislators, the business community and policymakers to help UK businesses compete effectively. Every department of government influences the prosperity and profitability of business, but the impact of proposed legislation may not be fully understood by those who devise it. The CBI is therefore vital to the entire business community because it can mobilise opinion and successfully bring influence to bear on government.

CBI Leadership Behaviours

Our leadership behaviours set out the qualities and characteristics of dynamic leaders at the CBI, the behaviours that will help our staff deliver to deliver sustainable growth for all.

We lead honestly, holding ourselves and others accountable to our values, ensuring we are open, consistent and thoughtful in everything we do.
We behave inclusively, embracing diversity of all kinds, creating a fair and supportive environment, treating each other with kindness and empathy.
We deliver collaboratively, bringing together the brightest minds, continually learning and seeking ways to create impactful solutions we are proud to share.
We challenge confidently, building a trusted environment, daring to do things differently, and empowering people to speak up and create the change they want to see.

The CBI Leadership Behaviours and Skills Framework

Our Leadership Behaviours and Skills Framework describes the skills that are essential for effective performance at the CBI. As individuals, the skills are central to high performance and career progression, and as a business, alongside the behaviours, they support us to deliver our CBI strategy.

Download the CBI Leadership Behaviours and Skills Framework

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“Working at the CBI has given me the opportunity to work on issues that I feel passionately about and to see first-hand the impact of public policy on businesses across the UK. To be part of an organisation that is at the heart of delivering such change makes every day rewarding.”

Tania Kumar, Programme Director - Decarbonisation

Benefits of working for the CBI

Once you’re here, we’ll provide you with unparalleled opportunities for development and growth. On top of that, take a look at what else we offer our employees:

Wellbeing
We take wellbeing seriously, with access to mental health professionals and subsidised private health care.
Annual Leave
25 days annual leave, plus an extra three days off for Christmas as standard.
Family
Competitive enhanced family leave policies with no qualifying period for eligibility
Loans
Loans for Season tickets, rental deposits, cycle to work scheme and gym flex. Plus a range of insurance options.
Diversity and Inclusion
Our employee-led networks (Health, Neurodiversity and Disability (HAND), LGBT+, Race and Ethnicity Equality (REE), Working Families and Women help to promote workplace diversity and inclusion
Flexible working
We always fully consider flexible working and aim to facilitate different patterns of work with the use of our excellent IT support.