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Who we are

The CBI represents 850 members who themselves comprise 1,100 separate registered companies and 150,000 trade association members. Founded 60 years ago and representing some of the biggest names in business, household brands, and globally traded corporations that employ 1.8m people in all sectors and across every region and nation of the UK, the CBI is the voice of business.

Benefits of working for the CBI

Wellbeing

We take wellbeing seriously, with access to mental health professionals and subsidised private health care.

Annual Leave

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and 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, Women's Network, and Men's Health Network help promote workplace D&I.

Flexible working

We always fully consider flexible working and aim to facilitate different patterns of work with the use of our excellent IT support.

CBI leadership behaviours

Integrity

We lead honestly, holding ourselves and others accountable to our values, ensuring we are open, consistent, and thoughtful in everything we do.

Respect

We behave inclusively, embracing diversity of all kinds, creating a fair and supportive environment, treating each other with kindness and empathy.

Brilliance

We deliver collaboratively, bringing together the brightest minds, continually learning, and seeking ways to create impactful solutions we are proud to share.

Courage

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.

Find out more

Download our Leadership Behaviours and Skills Framework

Diversity, equity, and inclusion at the CBI

The CBI Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Strategy 2025-2027

The CBI is committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) based on the belief that with diverse perspectives and practices, everyone can thrive.

DEIB Strategy 2025 2027

Opportunities for development and growth

Tania Kumar, Policy Director - Net zero

“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.”

Leadership Team Tania Kumar

Work with us

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We are a positive employer

Race at Work Charter

Change the Race Ratio

LGBT Great

Corporate Member

Good Business Charter

Living Wage Employer