Interim Membership and Education Director

Interim Membership & Education Director 

6-month Fixed-Term Contract | 35 hours per week
Salary: £70,000 (pro rata equivalent)
Hybrid working: Minimum 2 days per week in the London office

Lead change. Strengthen professional standards. Shape the future of membership. We are seeking an experienced and inspiring senior leader to join a leading international professional membership organisation as

Interim Membership & Education Director

This is a significant opportunity to lead membership growth, professional development, education activity and international engagement at a time of organisational transformation. Reporting directly to the CEO and acting as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in delivering strategic priorities, enhancing the member experience and ensuring operational excellence across Membership and Education functions.
Leading a multi-disciplinary team, including international colleagues, you will oversee services spanning membership recruitment and engagement, professional development, examinations, regional group support and international growth initiatives.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing strategic leadership for Membership and Education activities across the organisation.
• Leading and developing managers and teams to deliver high-quality services and operational performance. 
• Driving membership growth, retention and engagement across all membership grades.
• Supporting and strengthening regional and international member communities. 
• Building strong relationships with professional bodies, employers, higher education institutions and sector stakeholders. 
• Leading the implementation of new membership pathways, initiatives and professional development opportunities.
• Managing departmental budgets, forecasting and performance reporting. 
• Championing data governance, compliance and continuous improvement across membership operations.
• Representing the organisation at meetings, events, conferences and external forums.

What we're looking for:

You will bring significant leadership experience within a membership, professional institution, licensing or regulatory environment, alongside a strong understanding of how effective membership strategies can drive growth, engagement and organisational impact.

We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience leading teams and delivering organisational objectives through others.
• Strong knowledge of membership recruitment, retention and progression pathways.
• Experience of working with committees, volunteer networks or governance structures. 
• A track record of delivering complex programmes and organisational improvements involving multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship management skills.
• Confidence presenting at senior level and representing an organisation externally.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budget management and reporting.
• Knowledge of professional development frameworks, compliance and data governance.

Why join?

You'll be joining a globally respected professional institution with a clear purpose: supporting professional excellence, sharing knowledge and helping create a safer and more sustainable future. With an international membership community and a collaborative culture, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact during a pivotal period of change and development. Apply today!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.