Chief Membership Officer/Deputy General Secretary

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Memcom Recruitment Full time
Chief Membership Officer/Deputy General Secretary

Permanent, Full-time (flexible working available)

Salary: £99K-£107.5K (plus London Weighting, if applicable)

Location: UK-wide (hybrid working available)

Are you a visionary leader passionate about membership engagement and advocacy? The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is seeking an exceptional Chief Membership Officer/Deputy General Secretary to drive their membership strategy, enhance participation, and champion the voices of midwives across the UK.

The RCM is the UK's only membership body run by and for midwives, student midwives, Maternity Support Workers (MSWs), and Maternity Care Assistants (MCAs). Members are supported throughout their careers, from education and training to professional advocacy and workplace support, ensuring their voices are heard and their working lives are improved.

The Role

As Chief Membership Officer/Deputy General Secretary, you will provide strategic leadership to enhance engagement, recruitment, and retention strategies. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the RCM continues to thrive as a membership organisation, fostering participation and activism across the UK. Reporting directly to the CEO/General Secretary/Chief Midwife, you will:

  • Lead the development and delivery of the RCM's membership participation and activism strategy.
  • Oversee recruitment and retention initiatives to grow and support RCM's community.
  • Develop and implement engaging campaigns to amplify the voices of midwives and maternity professionals.
  • Act as a key member of the Executive Management Team, contributing to strategic decision-making.
  • Support the CEO/General Secretary/Chief Midwife as Deputy General Secretary, representing the RCM in external groups and committees.
  • Lead and mentor senior staff, fostering a high-performing and motivated team.
  • Ensure corporate cohesion across the UK's regions and devolved nations.

About You

We are looking for a visionary leader with:

  • Proven experience in membership engagement, organising, and participation strategies.
  • A track record of successful recruitment and retention initiatives.
  • Strong strategic planning and leadership experience at a senior level.
  • Financial acumen, including budget planning and resource management.
  • The ability to influence and engage stakeholders across a profession and beyond.

If you are ready to lead and inspire future positive change that will affect millions, we want to hear from you Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Strategy/Planning, Management, and Other

Industries

Non-profit Organizations, Health and Human Services, and Public Health

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