Head Of Membership
Starting Point Recruitment
Place of work
Wolverhampton
Contract type
Permanent - Full-time
Contract Length
Salary
Competitive
Job details
Job description, work day and responsibilities
About the Role A leading business membership organisation is looking for a Head of Membership to drive engagement, growth, and retention. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a membership team, build strong relationships with businesses, and develop strategic initiatives to support business growth across the region.
This role is critical in shaping membership services, increasing commercial revenue, and ensuring businesses receive outstanding value and support.
Key Responsibilities
Proven experience in sales, membership management, or business development
Strong leadership skills, with experience managing teams and driving business growth
Excellent relationship-building skills, able to engage with senior business leaders and stakeholders
Commercial mindset, with the ability to generate revenue through memberships, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships
Understanding of the Black Country business landscape and economic environment
Highly organised, with strong project management, budget oversight, and strategic planning skills
Why Join Us?
To express your interest in this role, please submit your CV and cover letter as soon as possible.
For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Roger Wootton at:
0333 091 5874 / 07548 315409
Closing Date: 5pm, 7th March 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 24th March 2025 (Thursday, 27th March preferred)
This role is critical in shaping membership services, increasing commercial revenue, and ensuring businesses receive outstanding value and support.
Key Responsibilities
- Membership Growth & Retention – Develop and implement strategies to increase membership, drive engagement, and enhance retention.
- Business Development – Build and maintain relationships with key businesses, partners, and stakeholders to support revenue growth.
- Team Leadership – Lead and develop a membership team, ensuring high performance and achievement of targets.
- Strategic Partnerships – Identify opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships, and collaborations that align with business priorities.
- Commercial Sales & Revenue – Generate income through membership fees, sponsorship sales, and business development initiatives.
- Marketing & Communications – Work closely with the marketing team to promote membership benefits and business services.
- Events & Sponsorships – Oversee membership events, networking opportunities, and sponsorship sales to drive engagement.
- Budget & Performance Management – Manage departmental budgets, set KPIs, and ensure financial sustainability.
Proven experience in sales, membership management, or business development
Strong leadership skills, with experience managing teams and driving business growth
Excellent relationship-building skills, able to engage with senior business leaders and stakeholders
Commercial mindset, with the ability to generate revenue through memberships, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships
Understanding of the Black Country business landscape and economic environment
Highly organised, with strong project management, budget oversight, and strategic planning skills
Why Join Us?
- A leadership role with real impact on the regional business community
- Hybrid working (minimum two office days per week)
- Competitive benefits, including a 6% pension contribution, employee healthcare scheme, and death-in-service insurance
- 27 days annual leave plus extra paid leave over the Christmas period
- An additional paid day off on your birthday
- Opportunity to drive business engagement and make a difference
To express your interest in this role, please submit your CV and cover letter as soon as possible.
For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Roger Wootton at:
0333 091 5874 / 07548 315409
Closing Date: 5pm, 7th March 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 24th March 2025 (Thursday, 27th March preferred)
Company address
Offer ID: #2171,
Published: 2 months ago,
