Chief Membership Officer

About Us:

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a global membership organisation with over 200 years of history and 97,000 members in more than 160 countries. We are dedicated to improving lives by ensuring the world has the infrastructure it needs to thrive. Our members include engineers, technicians, and academics who are at the forefront of designing, constructing, and maintaining the infrastructure that forms the backbone of modern society.

The Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Membership Officer to lead our Membership division. This senior-level position is a key part of the Director General’s executive board and oversees a diverse team of 138 professionals. The Chief Membership Officer will inspire people to consider civil and infrastructure engineering, recruit members, and help them qualify and maintain their engagement throughout their careers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive membership growth through strong marketing initiatives.
• Provide strategic oversight of qualifications, marketing, and professional services.
• Develop modern, robust digital platforms to enhance member engagement.
• Represent the Membership division in internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Create and maintain relationships with key members and external stakeholders.
• Lead the implementation of ICE’s new CRM system.
• Inspire, develop, and lead the Membership team to deliver the Business Plan.
• Ensure budgets are set and managed effectively.

About You:

You will have substantial leadership and management experience, with the ability to inspire and motivate large, diverse teams. You will be adept at stakeholder engagement and management, bringing diverse groups together to forge consensus. Your experience will include change leadership, project management, and delivering improved performance. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, along with good financial planning and budget management skills.

Qualifications:

• Degree level qualification essential.
• Professional engineering qualification desirable.

How to Apply:

For more information on the opportunity of Chief Membership Officer of Institution of Civil Engineers please click the Apply for this Role button so that you can be diverted to the relevant page of the website of our selected search partner, Berwick Partners. Alternatively, please click on www.berwickpartners.co.uk/93687 to see the full job profile, job description and person specification.

To apply please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a covering statement which highlights your motivations towards this opportunity and capabilities in a position of this kind. Please simply click on the Apply for this Role button on the relevant Berwick Partners job page.

The close date for your application is 23:45 on Sunday 25th May 2025