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.