Area Manager- Northern Ireland

JR United Kingdom; Northern Ireland; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade association is seeking an Area Manager in Northern Ireland. The role involves supporting members, promoting policies, and engaging in outreach. Flexibility is required, with a hybrid working approach. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of operational legislation and experience in member engagement.

Qualifications

• Understanding of O’Licence, Tachograph Records, Drivers Hours.
• Knowledge of RHA’s campaigns for legislative change.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and retaining members through local engagement.
• Visiting and advising members on compliance issues.
• Engaging with external organizations for campaigns.

Skills

Operational Legislation

Employment Relations

Commercial Matters

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Transport Manager CPC Qualification

Job description

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Area Manager - Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland

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Location: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Reporting to: Regional Operations Manager – Scotland & Northern Ireland

Base: Home based – Northern Ireland

Hours: Monday to Friday, from 9.00am till 5.00pm (total 35 hours per week). Flexibility required, including evenings and occasional weekends.

Who we are:

The RHA is a member-led trade association supporting people and businesses in the road transport industry. Learn more at our website.

We believe in collaboration and support, offering a hybrid working approach for flexibility. Our Equity at Work strategy promotes inclusion and diversity.

What you’ll do:

Support RHA members and promote RHA policies in Northern Ireland through engagement and outreach.

Main duties include:

• Recruiting and retaining members through face-to-face contact and local engagement.
• Supporting members with issues like the Windsor Framework, decarbonisation, freight crime.
• Providing feedback to RHA regional and policy teams.
• Visiting and advising members on employment, compliance, and technical issues.
• Supporting event planning for regional briefings and initiatives.
• Presenting complex issues during RHA briefings and at regional council meetings.
• Advising on suitable RHA training and compliance products.
• Engaging with external organizations for campaigns and projects.
• Implementing and disseminating RHA policies.
• Engaging with stakeholders and supporting policy efforts.
• Enhancing RHA’s reputation through positive engagement.
• Participating in meetings with organizations interfacing with RHA.
• Identifying PR and media opportunities and participating in media interviews.
• Promoting RHA’s products to members and the industry.

Required knowledge and experience:

• Understanding of operational legislation (O’Licence, Tachograph Records, Drivers Hours), employment relations, and commercial matters.
• Ability to interpret and support less common issues, with suggestions for service improvements encouraged.
• Knowledge of RHA’s campaigns for legislative change and ability to promote these.
• Transport Manager CPC qualification in Road Haulage Operations is desirable.
• Understanding of passenger transport (coaches) is desirable.

General Administration:

• Prompt handling of inquiries following SLA standards.
• Establishing a program of visits to members and customers for effective coverage.
• Identifying and following up on concerns from members and customers.
• Keeping detailed records via RHA CRM systems.
• Managing membership data and financial reporting, focusing on non-renewals.

Other Duties:

• Occasional duties outside the region and overnight stays may be required.
• Conducting compliance audits as needed.
• Engaging with individuals seeking access to the industry, including directing them to funding, researching data, and member visits.