Business Council Manager

Business Council Manager

National Body

3 Days Central London Office, 2 Days Home with breakfast and evening events

Basic Salary Up to £60,000 dependant on experience plus 25 days holiday contributory pension scheme, choice of private medical insurance or cash plan

Full Time, Permanent Role

Our client a well-recognised national body based in the heart of London is currently recruiting for a Business Council Manager.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic programme manager to lead and manage our Business Council, a prestigious forum that brings together influential business leaders to address critical issues and drive positive change. You'll be a dynamic individual with a proven track record in programme management, stakeholder engagement and the ability to facilitate collaboration amongst diverse business leaders.

Specific responsibilities will include:

Strategic programme management

Develop and implement the overall strategy and objectives for the Business Council, aligning with the mission and strategic goals of the national body.

Oversee the planning, execution and evaluation of activities and initiatives for the Business Council to ensure it meets established objectives and contractual obligations.

Stakeholder engagement

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Business Council members, including business leaders, industry experts and key stakeholders.

Act as the main point of contact for Business Council members, addressing their needs, coordinating national body engagement, gathering feedback and ensuring members' active participation in council activities.

Collaboration and facilitation

Facilitate collaborative discussions and initiatives within the Business Council, fostering a productive and inclusive environment for members to share insights, best practices and industry expertise.

Work closely with internal teams to integrate Business Council initiatives with other programmes and activities.

Event management

Plan and execute high-profile events and meetings for the Business Council members, ensuring seamless logistics, impactful content and a positive participant experience.

Reporting and evaluation

Develop and maintain regular reports on Business Council activities, outcomes and member engagement.

Conduct evaluations to measure the effectiveness and impact of Business Council activities, making recommendations for improvements.

Person specification

Proven experience in programme management, stakeholder engagement or a related role.

Strong project management skills with a focus on

strategic planning and execution.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with senior business leaders.

Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Experience in event planning and execution.

Knowledge of key business and economic issues impacting the UK.

Familiarity with CRM systems and contract management.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word and Powerpoint, and

other relevant applications including CRM.

To apply to this role please send your CV

Due to the volume of applications we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.

Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.