Membership & Professional Development Director (Executive)

NFP People; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Not For Profit People advertises the role of Director of Membership and Professional Development. The position leads Membership, Education (Housing Academy and Awarding Organisation) and Professional Services, reporting to the executive team and driving commercial sustainability across the organisation.

You will oversee teams in the UK and Ireland, shape the Corporate Plan, and ensure systems, culture, and processes enable the organisation to thrive while meeting regulatory obligations.

Qualifications

• Experience in membership, professional services or education and training.
• Strong commercial awareness and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of housing sector, regulation, and online learning would be valuable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Membership, Education (Housing Academy and Awarding Organisation) and Professional Services.
• Provide strategic leadership as part of the executive team and drive commercial success.
• Inspire teams across the UK and Ireland and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Align activities with the Corporate Plan and maintain compliance and governance.
• Collaborate with international subsidiaries and foster a culture of excellence.

Skills

Membership development

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Not For Profit People advertises the role of Director of Membership and Professional Development. The position leads Membership, Education (Housing Academy and Awarding Organisation) and Professional Services, reporting to the executive team and driving commercial sustainability across the organisation.

You will oversee teams in the UK and Ireland, shape the Corporate Plan, and ensure systems, culture, and processes enable the organisation to thrive while meeting regulatory obligations.