We are a small, highly committed hands-on team who are passionate about family business.
We welcome diversity in all its forms, and operate in a spirit of inclusiveness and collaboration. Teamwork, flexibility and trust are critical to our success. Every member of our team demonstrates personal leadership irrespective of seniority, role or job title.
We are always open to – and encourage – new ideas and ways of doing things. And we love to hear from people who share our passion for family businesses, our values and ethos, and who want to be part of our growing team.
Details of current vacancies are provided below. If you don’t see a role that fits what you’re looking for, but would like to be considered for future roles, please do send your CV, and a cover letter introducing yourself to careers@familybusinessuk.org
Current Vacancies
Membership Director
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Role overview:
Family businesses make up 90% of the UK’s private sector firms, employ 14 million people and contribute over £200 billion through tax receipts to the Treasury. Family Business UK (FBUK) is the largest organisation representing these firms in the UK.
We are growing rapidly and plan to accelerate this rate of growth as awareness and recognition of the UK family business sector gains traction in government, the media, amongst family businesses across the country and the wider public.
The Membership Director is a vital leadership role in FBUK. The role provides strategic direction in Membership growth whilst offering a day-to-day contact to current and future Members.
The Membership Director is responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of membership growth and acquisition strategies. Membership product and service development, and innovation are crucial to the success of the role.
The role sits on the Executive Leadership Team, along with the CEO, Chief Advocacy Officer, External Affairs Director, and Finance Director.
The post currently manages the Membership Manager. Additional direct reports are expected to join the Membership team in 2025.
Purpose of the Role
The purpose of the role is to build Membership to a scale and critical mass that allows us to achieve our strategic objectives.
The role supports our work to build a growing, vibrant network of UK family businesses, which forms part of growing movement of family businesses who want to create a more prosperous and sustainable future for their family business, and the sector.
Core responsibilities:
• provide energy, vision, and leadership – playing a key role in the Senior Leadership Team
• provide data-driven insights into the family business environment and Member needs
• translate Member needs into innovative product and service offerings
• oversee the management of annual Membership-related budgets
• lead on the recruitment and retention of Members
• lead a growing business development and Member engagement team
• responsibility of all membership data, tracking and reporting via the CRM
Place of work: we have a flexible working model, with a mix of days 1-2 team days per week in central London, remote working, and from time-to-time other locations as required.
Working hours: This is a full-time role. Our working hours are 9am – 5.30pm Monday – Friday. As Membership Director, at times you will be expected to carry out additional work duties of office hours, as required.
Remuneration and benefits: in addition to a competitive salary, we offer pension and associated benefits.
Holidays: 25 days per year (excluding public holidays), with the addition of time off between Christmas and New Year.
Applications
Download the Full Job description here.
To apply: For more information, or to apply for the role, please email a cover letter and a copy of your CV to: careers@familybusinessuk.org
