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Firstly, we’ve got big ambitions for our colleagues and the future of the organisation. These include our vision that inclusion and accessibility drive every conversation we have and every decision we make. We want our workforce to fully represent the communities and customers we serve, because a diverse business is a better business. We value every colleague, their diversity and the contribution that they make. When we say you’re welcome at BT, we really mean it.
Secondly, the one thing the pandemic has taught us is that a lot of current and future colleagues, where and when possible, want to embrace hybrid working. Therefore, we are introducing smart working at BT. Smart working means having the flexibility to choose, as a team, how and where you work depending on your team’s deliverables and needs; when you are at your shared core location to connect with others and when not. It may not be for every role, and, as part of the recruitment process, you’ll have the chance to discuss smart working and how it might work for the job you are applying for.
About the role:
BT’s purpose is to use the power of communication to make a better world. For each other, for our customers, for society and our communities. We need you to help us do this.
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Are you interested in a career with an inclusive, international company that fosters advancement and ongoing training? Where there is a strong work/life balance, flexible work arrangements and an agile, creative approach to management and business? Would you like to work for a corporation that is committed to tackling climate change as well as connecting us for good in the modern, digital world?
You will serve as the “face” of BT on-the-ground in Washington D.C. among political stakeholders, developing and delivering against BT’s US policy and public affairs objectives.
That means developing relationships with key contacts in the US government and the international community in D.C. You’ll need to build alliances across industry, association memberships and among BT’s own experts and leaders. Your goal will be to develop a favourable image of the company and ensure BT’s business interests are represented through both high-level executive visits and policy advocacy and analysis.
Do this well, and you’ll enhance BT’s reputation and relevance – while advancing BT’s commercial interests and business objectives, building value in the company.
You'll have the following responsibilities
- Develop and shape BT’s US policy objectives and messages, aligned with the commercial and reputational opportunities and risks relating to BT Group and business units - in cooperation with Legal/Regulatory colleagues;
- Effectively communicate BT’s story through high quality inputs to US political stakeholders (briefing notes, presentations etc) and business associations / partners, while representing BT at events and conferences as a speaker and participant to raise awareness and understanding of the company;
- Manage BT Group’s engagement with US political stakeholders, representing our priorities to USG decision-makers and the international community in D.C. You will also represent BT at international internet governance meetings;
- Build coalitions and maintain a wider network of industry groups to build our reputation and relevance, promoting themes, speakers, campaigns and alliance consistent with BT’s goals;
- Be responsible for policy and political horizon-scanning – providing an early-warning system for US policy risks and opportunities. Key issues include trade, supply chain security, cybersecurity, telecom competition, 5G, net neutrality, future tech and data governance, and more;
- Provide expert and timely intelligence and advice to the wider business – particularly BT Global – on key political developments, enhancing the company’s understanding of US policy issues and building a wide network within BT. This includes hosting and briefing for exec BT visits to D.C.;
- Oversee day-to-day finance and office management;
- Work closely with Innovation & Trade team colleagues to advance team goals and consider international policy trends across the US, UK, EU and other territories. This will include playing a leading role in planning around geopolitical risk.
You'll have the following skills & experience
You will need to show evidence of competence in (and experience of):
- Communication, including public advocacy – able to engage in public debate and argument as an ambassador for BT;
- Influencing and negotiating – able to build effective networks within the company and across the industry and political spectrum;
- Political strategy, including tactical campaign planning;
- Policy analysis and policy-making – able to understand and unpick complex policy and technical issues;
- Business development – using political networks and insight to help development of commercial strategies and opportunities.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
- You will need an understanding of US institutions and politics, and the capacity to quickly spot and address political risks – ideally gained by working for/with one of: in-house policy/public affairs, US institutions or regulators, major business association;
- An interest in/understanding of the telecoms, media and tech (TMT) sector.
PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
- Experience working in a commercial environment, preferably in TMT;
- An awareness or understanding of geopolitics such as in Asia.
Benefits
COVID-19 Notice: We’ve changed our recruitment process so that we can continue to offer exciting opportunities in the Americas. We’ve moved to ‘virtual hiring’ until further notice - which includes video interviews and virtual onboarding, to make sure that we maintain candidate and employee safety.
What are the perks to work at BT?
BT offers a superior global culture that fosters health and wellness for their employees. BT has kept employees informed with the latest updates during this unprecedented time and provided excellent benefit offerings to support employees and their families.
This opportunity is eligible for an annual bonus, a competitive base salary, comprehensive benefits and a generous vacation package.
BT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Existing authorisation to work in the United States is required.
About BT
BT has a key role in British society, fostering change and leading technology innovation. From delivering the Olympics, to supporting the emergency services, to investing more into research than any other UK technology company, we take pride in everything we do - and in the people who work here.
We're now a global company operating at the forefront of the information age, employing 90,000 people in 180 countries. And we're on a mission. Guided by our core values of Personal, Simple and Brilliant our goal is to help customers, communities and businesses overcome barriers and release their potential.