Regional Membership Director South of England

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organization in the UK is seeking a Regional Membership Director for the South of England. This role involves leading the membership strategy, driving growth, and acting as a key ambassador in regional business networks. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication capabilities, and a deep understanding of the manufacturing sector. The position offers flexibility with home working and requires regular travel across the region. Attractive benefits are included, along with opportunities to shape and influence the future of UK manufacturing.

Benefits

Free parking

Meal service onsite

No weekend work

Flexible hours

Health cover

Matched pension contributions up to 8%

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Confident, credible leader with a strong commercial mindset.
• Passion for building relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and media.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the regional membership strategy end-to-end.
• Identify ways to grow membership numbers and income.
• Engage with regional media and policy stakeholders.
• Provide line management for the regional team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Influencing skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Education

Graduate-level education

Job description

Regional Membership Director – South of England

Location: England

Job Type: Make UK

Regional Membership Director – South of England
Permanent
Home working with requirement for regular travel around the region
Full Time
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 on 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. You’ll work closely with senior colleagues to strengthen Make UK’s overall membership proposition and commercial performance.

• Identifying ways to grow both membership numbers and income.
• Identifying projects to develop and deliver new member benefits and services to support members, based on feedback from member and non‑member research.
• Delivering improved performance on member recruitment and retention.
• Identifying with colleagues’ recruitment options in the region to grow Make UK’s Affiliate Partner membership.
• Developing and implementing new activities which both drive membership growth and generate additional income through existing and new member‑focused events.
• Identifying ways to increase our regional visibility & sponsorship income.
• Working 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.
• 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.
• Gather and communicate member insight to inform Make UK’s national and international policy work.
• 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.

• 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.
• Project management experience or qualifications.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, industrial or related services sectors.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders, media and policy audiences.

Why join MakeUK?

• 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.

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

With over 125 years of experience, Make UK is a leading provider of essential business support and a champion for manufacturing industry in the UK. Make UK has the close ear 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 staff enjoy a good benefits package and value 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/wkend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8%, and life assurance.

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Bio

Make UK is a leading advocate for UK manufacturers, championing growth, innovation, and resilience in the sector. With a history spanning over 130 years, the organisation has supported businesses of all sizes, from ambitious start‑ups to global industry leaders. Through campaigning, sector expertise, and a comprehensive range of business services, Make UK helps manufacturers navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Its extensive network fosters collaboration across regional and national communities, enabling businesses to share knowledge and drive industry progress. Make UK provides deep expertise in critical areas such as skills development, policy advocacy, and compliance. Its renowned apprenticeship training programs equip the next generation with the skills needed to support the sector’s future. Committed to shaping the landscape of UK manufacturing, Make UK continues to influence policy, support innovation, and empower businesses to thrive in an evolving industrial environment.