General Secretary H/F in London

Secretary General Contract Type: Full‑time The International Chamber of Commerce United Kingdom (ICC UK) is seeking an exceptional leader to become its next Secretary General. ICC UK is the UK arm of the world’s largest business organisation, representing global business interests across international trade policy, arbitration and dispute resolution, and multilateral cooperation. At a time of significant geopolitical and economic change, ICC UK plays a critical role in supporting UK businesses operating internationally and in connecting them to the global ICC network. The Secretary General is the executive leader of ICC UK, responsible for setting direction, delivering strategy and ensuring the organisation operates as an effective, commercially sustainable membership body within the global ICC federation. Reporting to the Chair, the Secretary General will work in close partnership with the Board, providing authoritative leadership across strategy, operations, finance, membership growth, governance and external representation. While strong policy understanding and credibility are essential, this is not a purely policy‑focused role: the Board is seeking a proven organisational leader who can balance strategy with execution, empower a capable senior team and strengthen ICC UK’s commercial resilience. The role is based in Canary Wharf, London, and involves extensive international travel, reflecting ICC UK’s global remit and relationships, including close engagement with ICC Headquarters in Paris. Driving commercial sustainability, particularly through membership and arbitration activity Ensuring ICC UK plays its full role within the global ICC network and reflects the realities of international commerce for UK businesses Demonstrable experience leading an organisation or significant function, delivering strategic, operational, commercial and ambassadorial outcomes Senior‑level experience of international trade, global business or cross‑border commercial activity A strong track record of building and sustaining relationships with business leaders, governments, regulators and international institutions ICC UK has strong foundations, a respected and engaged Board, and an increasingly prominent role within the global ICC family, including recent responsibilities as Regional Coordinator for Europe. The next Secretary General will have the opportunity to sharpen ICC UK’s proposition, strengthen its impact and lead the organisation into its next chapter at a time when international trade and cooperation matter more than ever.