Membership Development Officer (Part-Time – 3 Days/Week)
Salary: £25,200 + £2,400 Car Allowance
Location: Hybrid – Kent and London (with monthly team meetings in Central London)
About Us
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a global membership organisation with over 97,000 members and more than two centuries of history. As a centre of engineering excellence, we qualify civil engineers, support lifelong professional development, and assure society that the infrastructure shaping our world is safe, sustainable, and well-designed.
Our community of experts also provides trusted, impartial advice to policymakers on how to build and adapt infrastructure for a better future.
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 Include
* 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus public holidays
* Christmas office shutdown
* Pension contributions of up to 8%
* 24-hour employee assistance line
* Death in service benefit (1x annual salary)
* Interest-free season ticket loan
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Discounted gym memberships through Gymflex
ICE Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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. The ICE Group’s Data Protection Officer is Shah Ali, who can be contacted at shah.ali@ice.org.uk. Applicants have the right to complain to the ICO at http://ico.org.uk/ if they have a concern with the way ICE are handling their data.