Managing Director

Membershipbespoke; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious trade association in the UK seeks a Managing Director to lead its next chapter. This role involves providing visionary leadership, influencing national and European policies, and driving excellence across governance and member services. The ideal candidate will have experience in governance and stakeholder engagement, with a passion for safety and innovation. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, along with the opportunity to shape a vital industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Collaborative professional environment

Influence policy and standards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in governance, financial management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to inspire and influence at the highest levels.
• Experience in trade associations, professional bodies, or regulated environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership to the LEIA Board and membership.
• Represent members’ interests to government and industry bodies.
• Drive excellence across governance, technical guidance, training, and member services.
• Oversee the LIFTEX exhibition and education programs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team while ensuring financial sustainability.

Skills

Governance

Financial Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Job description

Managing Director Opportunity – LEIA

Lead, influence, and elevate a vital UK industry.

The Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) represents around 85% of the UK lift and escalator sector, serving as the driving force behind safety, standards, innovation, and professional development across one of the country’s most essential industries.

We are now seeking an exceptional Managing Director to lead LEIA into its next chapter — influencing policy at both national and European level, advancing technical excellence, and continuing to strengthen the services that support and empower our members.

This is a rare and prestigious leadership opportunity to shape the voice of a vital UK industry and make a lasting impact on safety, training, and governance.

About the Role

The Managing Director will:

• Provide visionary leadership to the LEIA Board and membership
• Represent members’ interests to government, regulators, and industry bodies
• Drive excellence across governance, technical guidance, training, and member services
• Oversee the LIFTEX exhibition and education programs
• Lead and develop a high-performing team while ensuring financial sustainability

About You

You are a confident and strategic senior leader with:

• Proven experience in governance, financial management, and stakeholder engagement
• The ability to inspire, influence, and represent the industry at the highest levels
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for promoting safety, quality, and innovation
• Experience within trade associations, professional bodies, or regulated environments would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• A pivotal role in a respected, high-profile trade association
• The opportunity to influence policy and standards across the UK and Europe
• A collaborative and forward-thinking professional environment
• A competitive salary and benefits package

How to Apply

• If you’re ready to lead an organisation that lifts industries, and people, to new heights, we’d love to hear from you.
• Applications close: 17h00 on 10th November 2025

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 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.