Membership Development Officer
Location: London (hybrid, with UK travel)
Salary: Up to £29K
Start: ASAP
Duration: Until December 2026
We are delighted to be working with a leading professional membership body to recruit a Membership Development Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and proactive individual to play a key role in driving membership growth, engagement, and retention.
The Role
As Membership Development Officer, you will:
* Support the delivery of the organisation’s membership recruitment and retention strategy.
* Promote the value and benefits of membership to prospective and existing members, industry stakeholders, and partner organisations.
* Develop and deliver engaging membership communications and campaigns across digital, print, and events channels.
* Represent the organisation at key events, exhibitions, webinars, and workshops across the UK.
* Provide first-class support to members and prospective members, handling enquiries with professionalism and diplomacy.
* Contribute to the management of CRM records, membership applications, subscriptions, and renewals.
This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days will be the same, from presenting to prospective members and supporting national events, to producing engaging membership marketing content and building strong stakeholder relationships.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
* Experience in a membership, professional body, or customer-focused environment.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
* Strong organisational and administrative skills with keen attention to detail.
* A proactive approach to building relationships and identifying growth opportunities.
* Confidence in using digital tools, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office.
* Experience in marketing content creation, events support, or professional registration processes would be advantageous, though not essential.
The Offer
* £29K, Life Insurance, 8% Pension, Healthcare Scheme, Training & Development & Staff Socials
* Flexible, blended working (Central London office + home working)
* Opportunity to travel and represent a respected professional body across the UK
* A supportive team environment with real scope to develop your career in membership
To apply for the role of Membership Development Officer, please send your CV.
Due to the volume of applications, we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.
Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.