Regional Membership Manager

Regional Membership Manager Make UK Peterborough, England, United Kingdom 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. Make UK champions and celebrates British manufacturing, supporting thousands of businesses to innovate, compete, and grow. In this influential role, you'll be the face of Make UK in your region – strengthening relationships with our members, engaging with industry leaders, and driving membership growth. You'll help ensure manufacturers have the support, representation, and connections they need to thrive. What You'll Do Business Development Identify and secure new member opportunities, helping to grow Make UK's vibrant community. Build relationships with key partners and stakeholders across industry and government. Lead engaging events and networking opportunities that connect members and showcase Make UK's value. Drive lead generation campaigns and regional initiatives to raise awareness of Make UK's full range of business support services. Member Engagement & Retention Champion member satisfaction through regular contact, site visits, and engagement plans. Work collaboratively with teams across Make UK to deliver exceptional service and support. Lead local "Member Connect" activities and regional meetings to strengthen community ties. Organise dynamic webinars, roundtables, and networking events that deliver tangible value. External Affairs Represent Make UK and its members to local government, industry bodies, and media. Support campaigns that promote the manufacturing sector and influence regional decision‑makers. Communicate Make UK's achievements, policy updates, and events to members across your region. What You'll Bring Proven success in sales, business development, or account management. Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills. A strong customer or member focus and an ability to understand business challenges. Proficiency in CRM systems, Microsoft Excel, and Word. A proactive, organised, and adaptable approach. A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally. Desirable Experience in marketing, membership organisations, or knowledge of the local economy. Be part of a national organisation with real influence at the heart of UK industry. Work alongside passionate professionals dedicated to supporting British manufacturing. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model with regional travel and engaging face‑to‑face events. Make a visible difference helping businesses grow, innovate, and shape the future of UK manufacturing. Benefits Make UK staff enjoy a good benefits package and values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Benefits to include, but not limited to: free parking, meal service on site, no bank holiday/weekend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8%, and life assurance. EEO Statement 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 values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and we recognise the contribution that Service personnel, both regular and reservist, veterans and military families make to our organisation and have pledged to support this by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant. Values Inclusivity & Diversity, Integrity, Innovation, & Collaboration. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Business Development, Public Relations, and Other; Manufacturing and Business Consulting and Services. #J-18808-Ljbffr