Director of Membership and Professional Development

Chartered Institute of Housing; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CIH International Housing Group is seeking a Director of Membership and Professional Development to join the executive team. You will lead Membership, Education (Housing Academy and Awarding Organisation) and Professional Services to deliver high quality, commercially sustainable offerings.

This is a senior, strategic leadership role requiring strong commercial acumen, relationship-building and governance across housing standards and education delivery.

Qualifications

• Seasoned leader with experience in membership, professional services or education and training.
• Strong commercial awareness and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of housing sector standards, regulation, and accreditation would be valuable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Membership, Education (Housing Academy and Awarding Organisation) and Professional Services functions.
• Drive high-quality, commercially sustainable offerings and set strategic direction for the organisation.
• Inspire and manage teams across the UK and Ireland, ensuring compliance and excellent stakeholder engagement.

Job description

Director of Membership and Professional Development

Job title: Director of Membership and Professional Development

Band: Executive

Salary: £110k - £125k

Location: Hybrid home/Coventry office, with regular travel across the UK

Hours: 35 hours per week

About the organisation

The organisation is the professional body inspiring, equipping and supporting housing professionals to create a future in which everyone has a place to call home. They passionately believe in the life-changing impact of the work of housing professionals and their purpose is to provide everyone involved in housing with the advice, support and knowledge they need to make a difference every day.

About you

The organisation is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Director of Membership and Professional Development to join their executive leadership team and to lead their Membership, Education (Housing Academy and Awarding Organisation) and Professional Services functions. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring their offer is high quality, commercially sustainable and responsive to the needs of the housing sector.

You will be a collaborative strategic leader with significant experience in relevant fields such as membership, professional services or education and training. You will bring strong commercial awareness, sound judgement and excellent relationship-building skills. Knowledge of housing, professional standards, regulation, further or higher education, accreditation, and online or blended learning would be highly valuable.

As part of their Executive Team, you will share responsibility for the overall performance of the organisation, alongside a focus on their international subsidiaries. You will help deliver the Corporate Plan set by their Governing Board and ensure the right systems, culture and processes are in place for the organisation to thrive as a great place to work, while meeting their compliance and regulatory responsibilities.

You ll inspire and motivate their teams across the UK and Ireland, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence and you will embody the values set out in their Professional Standards, acting as an integral and valued member of their supportive and welcoming team.

The organisation is committed to equality of opportunity throughout recruitment and selection. They strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. They are also happy to discuss reasonable adjustments that may support you during the recruitment process.

Closing date for applications: Monday 23 November at 9am.

First-stage interviews will be virtual and are expected to take place w/c 30 November.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.