Regional Membership Director South of England

Make UK; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing support organization in the UK is seeking a Regional Membership Director for the South of England. This role involves leading the regional membership strategy, enhancing member engagement, and acting as a key ambassador. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background, communication skills, and experience in the manufacturing sector. The position requires regular travel across the region and offers competitive salaries and benefits within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Health cover

Matched pension contributions

Life assurance

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering results in a membership or growth-focused role.
• Senior leadership and people management experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional membership strategy and act as an ambassador.
• Identify projects to develop and deliver new member benefits.
• Engage with regional media and political stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Communication

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Graduate-level education

Job description

Regional Membership Director – South of England

Location: England

Job Type: Make UK

Permanent, full‑time, home working with requirement for regular travel around the region.

Competitive salaries and excellent benefits including up to one day’s paid leave each year to undertake volunteering opportunities.

The Manufacturers’ Organisation | Make UK

Champion UK Manufacturing. Shape the future of our region.

Make UK is the voice of British manufacturing. For over 125 years, we’ve supported, represented and championed manufacturers across the UK, from SMEs to global brands. Now, we’re looking for an ambitious and influential leader to drive membership growth, income generation and regional influence across the South of England. You will play a critical role in shaping how we support, represent and champion manufacturers across the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional membership strategy end‑to‑end, from acquisition and retention to income growth and member engagement while acting as a visible ambassador for Make UK across business, media and policy networks.
• Identify ways to grow both membership numbers and income.
• Identify projects to develop and deliver new member benefits and services to support members, based on feedback from member and non‑member research.
• Deliver improved performance on member recruitment and retention.
• Identify and work with colleagues on recruitment options in the Region to grow Make UK’s Affiliate Partner membership.
• Manage and develop Make UK’s existing regional third‑party corporate and commercial relationships and lead relevant income‑generating activities.
• Develop and implement new activities which both drive membership growth and generate additional income through existing and new member‑focused events.
• Identify ways to increase our regional visibility and sponsorship income.
• Work effectively with the Commercial Director and National Partnerships Director to promote and secure Member awareness and lead generation for Make UK’s commercial services including Advantage Partners, internal HR & Legal services and Health & Safety training.
• Act as a senior regional ambassador for Make UK, representing the organisation at events, boards and public forums.
• Engage with regional media, influencers, policy and political stakeholders to raise Make UK’s profile and influence.
• Provide members with timely intelligence on local, regional and national business support and policy developments.
• Lead Regional Advisory Boards and member engagement activities.
• Gather and communicate member insight to inform Make UK’s national and international policy work.
• Report on regional policy activity, impact and outcomes.
• Provide line management and development for the Regional Membership Manager and Membership Executive.
• Inspire high performance, collaboration and innovation across the regional team.

Requirements

About you

You’ll be a confident, credible leader with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for building relationships.

• Proven track record of delivering results in a membership, commercial or growth‑focused role.
• Senior leadership and people management experience.
• Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to turn ideas into action.
• Graduate‑level education with evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, industrial or related services sectors.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders, media and policy audiences.

Travel

Regular travel across the South of England is expected for member visits, meetings and events.

Why join Make UK?

• Play a pivotal role in championing one of the UK’s most important sectors.
• High‑impact, visible leadership role with national influence.
• Opportunity to shape strategy, grow income and leave a lasting legacy.
• Collaborative, purpose‑driven organisation with a proud history and ambitious future.

With over 125 years of experience, Make UK is a leading provider of essential business support and a champion for the manufacturing industry in the UK. Make UK has the engagement of Government and is a trusted provider of essential services for world‑leading manufacturing companies across the country. Everything we do is designed to inspire British manufacturers to compete, innovate and grow.

Make UK offers a good benefits package, values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Benefits to include, but not limited to: free parking, meal service onsite, no bank holiday/weekend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8% and life assurance.

We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and recognise the contribution that Service personnel, both regular and reservist, veterans and military families make to our organisation and have pledged to support this by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Our values at Make UK: Inclusivity & Diversity, Integrity, Innovation, & Collaboration.

Apply? If this position interests you, and you would like to learn more or explore other available jobs that could also match your skill set, please apply today or email [e-mail]

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