WORKTECH Community Manager

Unwired Ventures Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday per annum

Training and development opportunities

Company share options

International travel

Job summary

Unwired Ventures Ltd is seeking a proactive Community Manager to drive new memberships and manage existing members at WORKTECH Academy. The role involves cultivating global chapters and engaging across sectors in financial, legal, tech, and life sciences.

Based primarily in Hampton Wick, with options for remote work, the position offers a salary OTE of £45K+ plus benefits, including 32 days holiday and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven 2 years+ of work experience as a Community Manager or Membership Manager.
• Experience in liaising with senior-level decision makers.
• A keen interest in technology, design, architecture, and culture.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and oversee WORKTECH Academy chapters.
• Upsell and cross-sell memberships and thought leadership projects.
• Assist the Development Director with proposals and pitches.
• Attend events to network and attract new members.
• Maintain accurate records and logistics.

Skills

Proactive

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Business acumen

Project management

Education

Graduate level or relevant industry experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

WordPress

Salesforce

Job description

WORKTECH Academy is the world’s leading membership club and intelligence platform exploring the future of work. We have a roster of global high-profile member organisations from several different sectors who are seeking knowledge, data, and insights to inform their workplace strategies.

We are looking for a bright, driven, social, and proactive Community Manager to drive new memberships, manage existing members and sector specific communities as well as work on strategic projects for WORKTECH Academy. Key to the role is the cultivation and management of a collection of WORKTECH Academy global chapters in New York/North America, APAC and EMEA focused on four sectors: financial, legal, tech and life sciences. You will have a background in membership sales, customer success, or membership management, experience in liaising with senior-level decision makers, and possess an interest in technology, architecture, culture, design and the future of work.

Location: This role is available in London, UK and New York, US. For the UK position, you will primarily be located at our Hampton Wick office with some remote working or co‑work spaces.

Salary: OTE £45K+ including bonus and benefits.

Contract: Full time contract.

What you can look forward to working at WORKTECH Academy

• Accelerated career growth within our organisation
• Engage with a prestigious portfolio of Fortune and FTSE-listed clients, opening doors and expanding your career horizons
• Gain hands‑on experience with clients and stakeholders across all levels, building a valuable network while honing your skills
• You will have the opportunity to engage with an extensive network of clients through UnGroup, expanding your professional connections and experiences

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Global Chapters: Cultivate and oversee WORKTECH Academy chapters, working with local leads.
• Drive New Business: Upsell and cross‑sell memberships and thought leadership projects, utilizing the chapters as a platform.
• Business Development Support: Assist the Development Director with proposals and pitches.
• Industry Engagement: Attend virtual/in‑person events to network, attract new members, and expand industry contacts.
• Chapter Administration: Maintain accurate records, tracking key requirements and logistics.
• Membership Expertise: Develop in‑depth knowledge of offerings to enhance sales opportunities.
• Member Communication: Craft targeted messages to engage members and promote initiatives.
• Content Management: Update article posts on the WORKTECH Academy platform via WordPress.
• Innovative Engagement: Identify new ways to engage and grow the membership base.

Requirements

• Graduate level or relevant industry experience
• Proven 2 years+ of work experience as a Community Manager or Membership Manager
• Proficient use of Microsoft 365
• Proficient use of WordPress
• Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce

Skills And Characteristics

• Proactive, self starter, able to work and learn independently
• Highly organised, outgoing, professional
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Confident working with senior leaders
• Strong business acumen and understanding of business needs
• Effective time and project management skills
• A cool head under pressure
• A keen interest in technology, design, architecture, and culture

Benefits Include

• Salary Package: OTE £45K+ including bonus
• 32 days holiday per annum (incl. Bank Holidays) rising to 37 linked to length of service
• Training and development opportunities
• Hybrid working; typically working 3 days in our office
• Company share options
• International travel