Director of Business

Director of Business Leading

UK Professional Membership Organisation

Location: Hybrid working Central London

Salary: £130k-135k+benefits

AprominentUKmembershipbodyisseekinganoutstandingDirector of Businesstoleaditsstrategy,valuepropositionandengagementformembersworkinginindustry.

Thisseniorleadershiproleshapestheorganisation’ssupportforbusiness‑basedprofessionalsandoverseestechnicalpolicy,thoughtleadershipandguidanceacross

Corporate

Reporting,Financial Services,and Governance&Ethics.

Thepostholderwilldriveacompellingmembervaluepropositionforseniorleadersacross

FTSE‑listedandlargeprivateorganisations,ensuringtheirinsightsinformtheorganisation’spublicpolicyandstrategicdirection.

Youwillleadahigh‑performing team,collaborateacrossinternalpillars,andrepresenttheorganisationatthemostseniorlevels.

• Lead the strategy, development and delivery of support for members working in business.
• Build and manage relationships with senior industry stakeholders, including Chairs, C‑suite and Non‑Executives across major UK companies.
• Oversee technical policy, thought leadership and member guidance across Corporate Reporting, Financial Services and Governance & Ethics.
• Establish channels to gather insight from business members to inform public policy.
• Work closely with regional, international and commercial teams to ensure aligned member support and identify reputational risks.
• Inspire and lead a high‑performing team, champion inclusion and continuous learning.

• Extensive senior leadership experience within a membership body, professional services firm or business support environment.
• Strong track record in developing strategic value propositions and member engagement programmes.
• Deep experience in technical policy and thought leadership across Corporate Reporting, Governance and Ethics.
• Proven ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders, including FTSE‑level executives.
• Commercially astute, collaborative and confident operating across complex organisational structures.
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent professional qualification essential.

Duetothevolumeofapplications,weareonlyabletocontactsuccessfulapplicants.

Therefore,ifyouhavenotheardfromuswithin
10workingdayspleasedeemyourapplicationasunsuccessfulonthisoccasion.

Membership Bespoke positivity encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender re‑assignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.