Regional Engagement Manager

Nigel Wright Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance reviews

Training and development opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

An international membership organization is seeking a Regional Engagement Manager to foster relationships with universities and employers across the North West and Midlands. The ideal candidate will have a background in member engagement with excellent communication skills, and will be responsible for driving recruitment and retention. Extensive travel is required, and a degree-level education is preferred. Competitive benefits include performance reviews and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in member engagement, business development, or related field.
• Understanding of professional development frameworks and accreditation processes.
• High IT literacy and confidence using online conferencing tools.

Responsibilities

• Build strategic relationships with universities, employers, and stakeholders.
• Drive member recruitment, retention, and engagement.
• Deliver high-quality reporting against KPIs.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Degree-level education

Relevant professional qualifications

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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We are working with an international membership organisation focused on supporting professionals within a specialist technical field. It operates through regional engagement, working closely with universities, employers, and industry bodies to promote professional development, accreditation, and community building. The organisation delivers tailored strategies to enhance member recruitment, retention, and engagement, and is committed to continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation across its services. Activities span both national and international contexts, requiring flexibility and a strong customer-focused approach.

The Role

The Regional Engagement Manager is a field-based position responsible for driving professional engagement across the North West and Midlands. The role focuses on building strategic relationships with universities, employers, and industry stakeholders to support member recruitment, retention, and development. Key duties include managing regional partnerships, supporting accredited training schemes, coordinating volunteer activities, and delivering high-quality reporting against KPIs. The position requires strong communication, stakeholder management, and flexibility to travel and work across varied time zones. Field-based role covering the North West and Midlands.

• Builds strategic relationships with universities, employers, and stakeholders.
• Drives member recruitment, retention, and engagement.
• Supports professional development through accredited schemes and events.
• Coordinates volunteer activities and regional member groups.
• Acts as a regional ambassador for the organisation.
• Delivers high-quality reporting against KPIs and budget responsibilities.
• Requires strong communication, stakeholder management, and flexibility.
• Involves extensive travel and occasional out-of-hours work.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

The Person

An experienced and proactive professional with a strong background in member engagement, stakeholder relations, and regional development. Demonstrates a strategic mindset and the ability to build lasting partnerships across academia, industry, and professional networks. Skilled in delivering high-impact initiatives that support recruitment, retention, and professional growth within a membership-based environment.

Experience

• Excellent relationship‑building and communication skills across all levels.
• Strong understanding of professional development frameworks and accreditation processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet KPIs, and report effectively.
• Collaborative team player with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to travel.

Qualification

• Degree‑level education with relevant professional qualifications (or working towards).
• Ideally a minimum 3 years’ experience in member engagement, business development, or a related field.
• Familiarity with the UK higher education sector and professional membership organisations.
• High IT literacy and confidence using CRM systems, online conferencing tools, and Microsoft Office.

Values

• Trusted, collaborative, agile, innovative, and impactful.
• Committed to fairness, inclusion, and professional development.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities and contributes positively to team goals.

The Benefits

• Annual performance reviews
• Training and development opportunities
• Company contributory pension scheme that matches employee contributions by 1.5 times up to a maximum capped 12% employer contribution
• Life assurance linked to being an active member of the pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) for full time members of staff
• Company paid sickness leave after 6 months employment and increased at intervals based on length of service
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Health cash plan (cash back on optical, dental, physio and more)
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions if relevant to your role