Membership Development Officer – Midlands
Location: Home-Based
Hours: Part-Time - 22 per week
Salary: £24,009 per annum plus £2,400 car allowance
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a 97,000-strong global membership organisation with over two hundred years of history.
We are a centre of engineering excellence, qualifying engineers and helping them maintain lifelong competence, assuring society that the infrastructure they create is safe, dependable and well designed.
Our network of experts offers trusted, impartial advice to politicians and decision-makers on how to build and adapt infrastructure to create a more sustainable world.
About the Role
As a Membership Development Officer, you will play a key role in growing and supporting our membership. This part-time position combines your technical expertise, mentoring skills, and relationship-building abilities to guide engineers and aspiring professionals on their path to qualification and lifelong learning.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and deliver initiatives to attract and retain a diverse range of members, including technicians and apprentices.
* Promote ICE membership through targeted outreach activities and events.
* Provide one-to-one and group support—both online and in person—to individuals at various stages of their professional qualification journey.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, advising them on professional development and mentoring opportunities.
* Engage with colleges and universities to inspire and support the next generation of civil engineers.
* Collaborate closely with fellow Membership Development Officers to ensure a consistent and high-quality approach across the team.
* Maintain accurate records in ICE’s membership databases.
About You:
* Educated to degree level or with equivalent experience in civil engineering, professional development, or training. A professional qualification (EngTech, IEng, or CEng) is desirable but not essential.
* Strong communicator with excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills—comfortable engaging with audiences ranging from students to senior professionals.
* Technically proficient in MS Office and able to translate technical information into accessible, engaging content.
* Flexible, with a willingness to travel and work occasional evenings. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are required (car allowance provided).
* Passionate about professional development and committed to supporting and inspiring others.
Why Join Us?
* Shape the future of civil engineering by supporting the next generation of professionals.
* Work alongside industry leaders, employers, and academic institutions.
* Be part of a respected institution dedicated to innovation, excellence, and sustainability.
* Join a collaborative, values-driven team that is making a tangible difference in the world.
ICE Group Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Shutdown over Christmas period
* Annual £100 allowance towards your well-being
* Discounted hot food from on-site Café bar.
* Up to eight per cent of salary contributed to a personal pension scheme.
* 24-hour employee support line
* Death in service benefit equivalent to four year’s salary
* Interest free season ticket loan
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Big Gym membership savings with the Gymflex scheme
* Your Rewards discount scheme
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter (as a single document) addressing the following two questions:
* Why and how does your experience make you a great fit for this role? (Max 1 side of A4)
* How would you approach the responsibilities of this role? (Max 1 side of A4
ICE Group is an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you need support or an alternative format, please contact us at people.team@ice.org.uk
General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018
The data collected via this application process will only be used by the ICE Group for the purpose of recruitment and for the performance of an employment contract if a job offer is made. This data will not be disclosed to any external sources without express consent unless required to do so by law. Unsuccessful applicants’ data, both electronic and paper will be deleted/shredded six months from date of application. GRCI Law Limited (our external Data Protection Officer (DPO) is appointed to oversee our data protection compliance with details as noted below:, who can be contacted at Email: dpoaas@grcilaw.com. Postal Address: GRCI Law Limited,, Unit 3, Clive Court, Bartholomew’s Walk, Cambridgeshire Business Park, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4EA, United Kingdom’.
Applicants have the right to complain to the ICO at http://ico.org.uk/ if they have a concern with the way ICE is handling their data.