Business Development Coordinator

Membership Bespoke; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent membership organization in London is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to support commercial growth objectives. The role involves strong organizational and communication skills, with direct support to senior leadership. Ideal candidates will have experience in business development, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and have a background in membership organizations. This position offers a full-time contract and a competitive salary in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a business development, coordination or similar commercial support role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative and organisational support to the Director of Membership Services.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and manage follow-up actions.
• Conduct market research to identify new commercial opportunities.

Skills

Business development

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

CRM management

Relationship management

Education

Qualification in business, marketing or a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

This range is provided by Membership Bespoke. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Membership Bespoke

Co-Founder of Membership Bespoke, highly experienced international staffing specialist for associations and the membership sector

Business Development Coordinator

Membership Body – Manufacturing/Construction

3 Days London Office, 2 Days Home

Salary £45,000–£50,000 depending on experience, with benefits package

Permanent, Full Time

Our client, a well-established and highly regarded membership body, is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to support the delivery of its commercial and membership growth objectives.

If you have experience in a similar role, either within a membership organisation or trade association, or you bring relevant industry knowledge of manufacturing, construction, the built environment, engineering, infrastructure, property and real estate, architecture and design, building materials and products, civil engineering, utilities and energy, facilities management, housing and regeneration, environmental and sustainability services, industrial services, or construction-related supply chain and logistics, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a pivotal role within a small, collaborative team, working closely with senior leadership to identify new opportunities, manage key relationships and support the operational delivery of strategic initiatives.

Reporting directly to the Director of Membership Services, the Business Development Coordinator will act as a central point of coordination across departments, ensuring effective communication, organisation and progress tracking across business development activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative and organisational support to the Director of Membership Services, including mailbox and diary management.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and manage follow-up actions.
• Maintain and update client databases, mailing lists and CRM systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective supplier members and stakeholders.
• Act as a first point of contact for escalated issues and complaints, ensuring timely and professional resolution.
• Conduct market research to identify new commercial opportunities, member benefits and emerging trends.
• Support the preparation of presentations, proposals and board papers.
• Track progress against objectives and produce reports for management and governance purposes.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to support shared business development goals.
• Support the organisation and delivery of meetings, events and stakeholder engagement activity.

The Person

• Previous experience in a business development, coordination or similar commercial support role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Experience managing databases or CRM systems.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Professional, confident and comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Experience working within a membership organisation, trade body or similar environment.
• Qualification in business, marketing or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting events, meetings or stakeholder engagement activity.
• Strong networking skills and a proactive approach to relationship management.

To apply, please submit your CV.

Due to the volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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