International Affairs Lead
1 week ago
As our International Affairs Lead, you will be the council’s lead expert on international relations, leading a small internal team covering global diplomacy, twinning, international funding bids, partnerships and more. You will work to deliver our Global City strategy and lead future updates of the strategy. For up to two days per week you will also lead on international work for Core Cities UK, a group of the 12 largest UK cities outside London.
Located within Bristol’s award-winning City Office, you will work closely with that team to help join-up international work with local and regional partners and our collective priorities.
This is a busy senior role, and to be successful you will need previous experience in international affairs, a well-honed political radar and the ability to self-start. You will need to take a high level of accountability for both originating and delivering the team’s work programme. You will be able and confident to form and maintain international relationships and build the city’s profile overseas. This work will include securing opportunities for funding, policy exchange and collaboration for cities, networks of cities and institutions around the world.
The role suits a confident networker who has stand-out interpersonal skills, as the role involves engaging with people at all levels - from grassroots local organisations through to direct relationships with UK government, global city governments and institutions. This can include sensitive matters, diplomatic issues and other high-profile topics.
The role is based in Bristol and there is an expectation that you will be working in person from our offices at least two days per week, with flexible and hybrid working options available. It will involve occasional national and international travel, and it is desirable (but not essential) for you to speak one or more languages other than English.
**Why Bristol City Council?**:
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
**How do I apply?**:
**We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.**
- At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit._
**Application link**:
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JOB NUMBER**
**EXTERNAL00385**:
CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN**
POSTING END DATE**
**05 May 2025**:
FACULTY/DIVISION**
SALARY**
**TP1: £66,525 progressing to £73,688**:
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