JOB VACANCY: Membership Development Officer
Reporting to: Commercial, Membership and Technical Director
Location: Belfast, BT15 3DA; travel across NI when required
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is seeking a proactive and relationship-focused Membership Development Officer to help grow and support our membership across Northern Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong knowledge of the agriculture sector who enjoys engaging with farmers, groups and partners.
About the role
Reporting to the Commercial, Membership and Technical Director, you will support the day‑to‑day running of the membership department and deliver a range of membership initiatives. You will work closely with UFU Groups, Group Managers, farming members, and corporate and affinity partners to drive recruitment, retention and engagement.
Key areas of responsibility
* Supporting UFU Groups with membership recruitment and retention activity.
* Promoting student membership and organising events for student members.
* Organising, co‑ordinating and promoting Group/HQ winter programme meetings.
* Actively identifying prospects and recruiting new members.
* Monitoring membership targets using the UFU database and leading on CRM data capture projects.
* Producing membership marketing and press materials and supporting Group activity PR.
* Assisting with UFU presence at events such as the Balmoral Show and representing UFU at livestock marts.
* Building strong relationships with Group Managers and co‑ordinating Group Manager training.
* Assisting with corporate membership, membership initiatives and affinity partner deals.
* Supporting the UFU Training Division and helping to develop the overall membership journey.
* Maintaining accurate records and keeping up to date with agricultural industry and policy issues.
Salary and benefits
The starting salary for this full‑time permanent position is £28,090 per year. The Ulster Farmers Union operates a salary scale which is reviewed annually.
* Membership Plus
* 25 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
* Employer contribution to private pension scheme (up to 5%)
* Car mileage for travel
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee assistance programme
How to apply
The closing date for the role is Friday 12th December. Interviews will take place in our headquarters in Belfast on Wednesday 17th December. Further information can be found by clicking on the following link:
Additional details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Farming
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