Chief Executive Officer

Company: Membership Bespoke
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Location: South East
Job Description:

Chief Executive Officer – Trade Association

Hybrid with extensive UK travel | £90K + 10k car allowance + Benefits

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving industry impact? A leading Trade Association with diverse membership is seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Executive Officer to shape the future of the sector.

About the Role

Reporting to the Board, the CEO leads all aspects of the organisation, including finance, membership growth, events, advocacy, and external relations. With full P&L responsibility, you will drive strategic initiatives, enhance membership engagement, and influence industry conditions through policy and lobbying efforts.

About You

✅ Proven leadership within a membership organisation

✅ Strong background in public policy, lobbying, and regulatory affairs

✅ Skilled communicator with media experience and public speaking expertise

✅ Adept at building industry alliances and influencing government policies

✅ Strategic thinker with a vision for future growth and impact

Why Join This Organisation?

✔️ Competitive package: £90K salary + £10K car allowance + 5% pension contribution

✔️ Private medical insurance (negotiable) + 25 days holiday + office closure over Christmas

✔️ Opportunity to shape industry policies and build influential partnerships

Key Dates:

Applications close 7th May 9am

1st Interviews (Online): 15th May

2nd Interviews (Face-to-Face, Milton Keynes): 22nd May

If you’re ready to lead and make a lasting impact, apply today

Due to the volume of applications, we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.

Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.

Posted: May 2nd, 2025