The Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) invites applications for the position of Executive Director. As the oldest private sector organisation in Barbados, the Chamber supports and represents the business community through advocacy, strategic partnerships, programmes and services that contribute to a resilient, competitive and sustainable business environment and to the social and economic development of Barbados.

BCCI is seeking a strategic, governance-minded and execution-focused professional to lead the Secretariat and support delivery of the Chamber’s 2026-2029 strategic priorities.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Council through the President, the Executive Director leads and manages the affairs of BCCI so that the organisation’s strategic goals are advanced, members’ needs are addressed, and the Chamber is managed in a financially disciplined, accountable and governance-aligned manner. The Executive Director also functions legally as Corporate Secretary and is an ex-officio member of BCCI committees.

The appointment is expected to be for a three-year fixed-term contract in the first instance, renewable by mutual agreement and subject to applicable Barbados law.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Master’s-level degree in Management, Business Administration or a related discipline, with at least five (5) years’ executive management experience in business, economics, law, public policy, finance or a related field; OR a Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration or a related discipline, with at least ten (10) years’ senior management experience in business, economics, law, public policy, finance or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in strategic implementation, financial oversight, stakeholder engagement, governance reporting and team leadership.
Strong advocacy, negotiation, policy analysis and stakeholder management capability.
Strong written and oral communication skills, sound judgement, financial literacy and the ability to communicate credibly with members, government, regulators and other stakeholders.
Experience leading transformation in a small team or resource-constrained environment.
Demonstrated commitment to ethical leadership, confidentiality, staff development and accountable execution.
Legally entitled to work in Barbados or able to satisfy the applicable requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Ensure that the Rules of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry and approved governance requirements are respected and followed.
Lead the Secretariat, including staff and contracted resources, to support efficient delivery of approved policies, programmes, services and the strategic plan.
Plan, recommend and execute BCCI policies, programmes, annual workplans, transformation initiatives and budgets approved by Council.
Develop and recommend activities, programmes and initiatives that strengthen member value, engagement, satisfaction and retention.
Lead structured advocacy, policy influence and stakeholder engagement with public and private sector bodies, and regional and international organisations, in support of a business environment conducive to enterprise, investment, growth and national development.
Support the President, Executive Committee and Council with timely research, policy briefs, reports and implementation follow-through.
Strengthen financial sustainability through disciplined budgeting, internal controls, sponsorships, partnerships and revenue-generating programmes.
Oversee the Chamber’s digital, data and reporting capabilities to improve member service, evidence-based advocacy and operational effectiveness.

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