Better Bankside is seeking a proactive and self-motivated individual who is confident in relationship management and engagement to become our Membership Manager (Maternity Cover contract).
Better Bankside is a Business Improvement District (BID) and it is key to our success that our members play a vital part in shaping our programme. The Membership Manager will help Better Bankside achieve its vision of being ‘Powered by the people of Bankside…’ through driving forward a strategic and systematic approach to engaging effectively with Better Bankside’s membership of over 800 businesses.
Better Bankside will be going to ballot in November 2024, in order to secure a fifth five-year term. The Membership Manager will play a critical role in delivering a successful ballot campaign in the 12 months leading up to the vote which will include an account management programme, daily face to face meetings, events, data organisation and digital and physical communications.
The Membership Manager will develop and implement the annual business plan for the Bankside Business Network theme group, responsible for bringing Bankside businesses together. The post-holder will be responsible for delivering an exciting and varied programme of member events that facilitate networking between businesses, engage local employees and foster a vibrant community spirit.
The post-holder will report to the Director of Communications and Engagement, with the support of the Communications and Events Officer and Business Support Officer.
BB will support the right person to develop their skills, which could include pursuing relevant professional qualifications.
Better Bankside operates on a flexitime basis with mandatory core hours of 10am-4pm, Monday to Friday, with additional hours, evening and weekend work expected in accordance with the requirements of the post. Due to the nature of our work, a minimum of four days per week will be based in the office with up to two days working from home.
Better Bankside is an equal opportunities employer and a passionate supporter of the London Living Wage, we actively support this within our organisation, through our projects and services, and with our member businesses.
As part of our commitment of being a more inclusive and diverse organisation, we’ve taken the decision to use blind recruitment for this role and as such, we’d like applicants to apply by using the platform Applied.
Closing date for applications is 17 November 2023 at 5pm.
Salary: £33,209 PA with benefits
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please get in touch with Kate Turnbull, Director of Communication and Engagement, kt@betterbankside.co.uk