Trade Association Forum Ltd
Manchester, Lancashire
REPORTING: Chair of the SIA for day to day. SIA Board. JOB PURPOSE: Management responsibility to promote and administer the work of the Solvents Industry Association. HOURS OF WORK: Home-based flexible working with a minimum of 21 hours per week. Optional self-employed working SALARY: £45,000 per annum, plus payment for any additional hours worked and discretionary bonus. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Act as Chief Executive and Company Secretary to the SIA. Ensure compliance with Companies House requirements, including filing Annual Accounts and registering Directors. Manage legal and fiscal affairs, including financial management, budgeting, and filing annual accounts. Generate invoices and pursue unpaid debts using Xero accounting platform. Liaise with appointed accountants. Provide administrative support to the Board, SIA Members, and working parties. Act as Company Secretary to both the Board and the Technical Committee. Convene meetings and produce minutes. Follow up to meet deadlines. Prepare reports for committees. Organize events such as Spring Dinner, Annual Conference, Exhibitions, Webinars, and Training. Plan, coordinate, and manage all functions and events. Promote events and secure industry speakers. Develop and advocate for the Solvents Industry in the UK, Europe, and ROW. Draft positions on technical and regulatory matters. Engage with UK, European, and ROW regulatory bodies. Respond to consultations from regulators. Promote the SIA across regions. Attend and report on meetings with ESIG and other bodies. Stay informed on legislation and industry developments; advise members accordingly. Draft common positions on regulatory matters. Highlight key industry issues. Distribute information via email, LinkedIn, and website articles. Manage and update website content. Promote and grow the SIA, building partnerships. Identify potential members and liaise with other bodies and partners. Promote awards and develop marketing campaigns. Promote Product Stewardship and collaborate on guidance materials. Identify key messages, manage campaigns, and produce safety films and materials. Manage Working Groups for safety promotion. Provide ad hoc advice and guidance to members as needed. Established in 1973, the Solvents Industry Association promotes the safe, sustainable, and responsible use of chemical solvents, ensuring sound science-based regulation. The SIA has a membership of 50 companies, including multinational manufacturers, distributors, SMEs, and service providers. QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Degree in Science or Technical subject (desirable). Experience in chemical or related industries. Senior managerial experience in solvents or related fields. Effective negotiation skills with regulators and industry contacts. Ability to deliver training and arrange venues. Proven IT skills, including website management and communication media. Strong project management skills. Understanding of small business/self-employed management. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to author complex documents. Good interpersonal skills. Self-starter with initiative. 17 days of paid holiday plus Bank Holidays. Workplace Pension Scheme.
REPORTING: Chair of the SIA for day to day. SIA Board. JOB PURPOSE: Management responsibility to promote and administer the work of the Solvents Industry Association. HOURS OF WORK: Home-based flexible working with a minimum of 21 hours per week. Optional self-employed working SALARY: £45,000 per annum, plus payment for any additional hours worked and discretionary bonus. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Act as Chief Executive and Company Secretary to the SIA. Ensure compliance with Companies House requirements, including filing Annual Accounts and registering Directors. Manage legal and fiscal affairs, including financial management, budgeting, and filing annual accounts. Generate invoices and pursue unpaid debts using Xero accounting platform. Liaise with appointed accountants. Provide administrative support to the Board, SIA Members, and working parties. Act as Company Secretary to both the Board and the Technical Committee. Convene meetings and produce minutes. Follow up to meet deadlines. Prepare reports for committees. Organize events such as Spring Dinner, Annual Conference, Exhibitions, Webinars, and Training. Plan, coordinate, and manage all functions and events. Promote events and secure industry speakers. Develop and advocate for the Solvents Industry in the UK, Europe, and ROW. Draft positions on technical and regulatory matters. Engage with UK, European, and ROW regulatory bodies. Respond to consultations from regulators. Promote the SIA across regions. Attend and report on meetings with ESIG and other bodies. Stay informed on legislation and industry developments; advise members accordingly. Draft common positions on regulatory matters. Highlight key industry issues. Distribute information via email, LinkedIn, and website articles. Manage and update website content. Promote and grow the SIA, building partnerships. Identify potential members and liaise with other bodies and partners. Promote awards and develop marketing campaigns. Promote Product Stewardship and collaborate on guidance materials. Identify key messages, manage campaigns, and produce safety films and materials. Manage Working Groups for safety promotion. Provide ad hoc advice and guidance to members as needed. Established in 1973, the Solvents Industry Association promotes the safe, sustainable, and responsible use of chemical solvents, ensuring sound science-based regulation. The SIA has a membership of 50 companies, including multinational manufacturers, distributors, SMEs, and service providers. QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Degree in Science or Technical subject (desirable). Experience in chemical or related industries. Senior managerial experience in solvents or related fields. Effective negotiation skills with regulators and industry contacts. Ability to deliver training and arrange venues. Proven IT skills, including website management and communication media. Strong project management skills. Understanding of small business/self-employed management. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to author complex documents. Good interpersonal skills. Self-starter with initiative. 17 days of paid holiday plus Bank Holidays. Workplace Pension Scheme.
Trade Association Forum Ltd
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Job title: Policy Officer Role type: Full time, permanent Location: Gloucester (with hybrid working possible) Salary: Circa £27k-£30k, depending on experience About the BH&HPA The British Holiday and Home Parks Association is a membership organisation set up in 1950 to represent and serve around 3,000 holiday and residential parks across the UK. Our members own or manage holiday, residential, touring and glamping parks in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. With support from technical advisers, we advise on all aspects of park management through telephone advice services, publications, webinars, an authoritative journal, website, and an annual conference and exhibition. Job Summary As the leading trade association representing the holiday and residential parks sector, BH&HPA champions the interests of its members at all levels of government. Our Policy and Public Affairs Team offers industry-specific guidance and practical support through a dedicated helpline and regular member communications. We maintain active engagement with policymakers across Westminster, the Senedd, Holyrood and Stormont, and we work closely with a broad range of external stakeholders to advance the sector's priorities. The Policy Officer plays a central role in this work-both in articulating members' views to government and in delivering high-quality advice and assistance to parks across the UK. The role is based at the Association's central office in Gloucester. Following an initial period of training and familiarisation (to be determined by the line manager), the postholder will be required to attend the office in-person 2/3 days per week, including Wednesdays, with the flexibility to work from home on other days. Candidates based elsewhere but within easy reach of Westminster or the Senedd may be considered on a case-by-case basis. They will also be required to travel to meetings and events across the UK on a regular basis, though the role will be primarily focused on England and Wales. Responsibilities include: To horizon scan for policy developments and public affairs issues which may impact members To support the public affairs activity of the Association, including preparing members and the senior leadership team to meet with political stakeholders To assist in producing responses to Government consultations and formulating policy positions on a range of topics To field regular member enquiries through the membership telephone advice line as part of a weekly rota To organise and provide secretariat for industry committees, including minuting of meetings To communicate (often technical) issues to the Association's members through a variety of channels e.g., over the telephone, by email, in Journal articles, via the BH&HPA's newsletter, and at conferences and events To edit and proofread guidance documents To support the organisation of webinars and other information/lobby events, from a small delegation to a large conference To travel nationally, including rural or coastal areas, to affect the requirements of the appointment The above duties are provided as guidance but as a small organisation, the Association requires all staff to be flexible in their approach and to assist where priorities dictate. Flexibility and teamwork are essential in this role. Essential skills/experience/knowledge Experience of working in a policy, political or broader communications role Demonstrable knowledge of the UK political landscape with a keen interest in current affairs Excellent written and spoken communications including strong proofreading skills Ability to produce reports, briefings and other written communications often dealing with complex technical information Research skills Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders Ability to work flexibly, under pressure and to short deadlines Ability to work collaboratively, supporting colleagues in other departments as required Desirable skills/experience/knowledge Experience of working in a political environment e.g. trade association/civil service/UK Parliament/Senedd/for an MP Experience of providing secretariat support to committees Familiarity with CRM/CMS systems, e.g., MS Dynamics. 25 days annual leave (inclusive of our 3 days' closure over Christmas) plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after two years' service Group life insurance Private health insurance Enhanced parental leave Life assurance Salary continuance insurance Free parking on site Application Process Applicants should send their CV and a short cover letter setting out their suitability for the role to . Covering letters should be structured to address the key criteria required in the person specification, giving clear examples. The closing date for applications is 1 Sept 2025. Those who are shortlisted will be invited to take an online skills test in the first instance. Those who are successful will then be invited to a panel interview. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a suitable candidate is found.
Job title: Policy Officer Role type: Full time, permanent Location: Gloucester (with hybrid working possible) Salary: Circa £27k-£30k, depending on experience About the BH&HPA The British Holiday and Home Parks Association is a membership organisation set up in 1950 to represent and serve around 3,000 holiday and residential parks across the UK. Our members own or manage holiday, residential, touring and glamping parks in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. With support from technical advisers, we advise on all aspects of park management through telephone advice services, publications, webinars, an authoritative journal, website, and an annual conference and exhibition. Job Summary As the leading trade association representing the holiday and residential parks sector, BH&HPA champions the interests of its members at all levels of government. Our Policy and Public Affairs Team offers industry-specific guidance and practical support through a dedicated helpline and regular member communications. We maintain active engagement with policymakers across Westminster, the Senedd, Holyrood and Stormont, and we work closely with a broad range of external stakeholders to advance the sector's priorities. The Policy Officer plays a central role in this work-both in articulating members' views to government and in delivering high-quality advice and assistance to parks across the UK. The role is based at the Association's central office in Gloucester. Following an initial period of training and familiarisation (to be determined by the line manager), the postholder will be required to attend the office in-person 2/3 days per week, including Wednesdays, with the flexibility to work from home on other days. Candidates based elsewhere but within easy reach of Westminster or the Senedd may be considered on a case-by-case basis. They will also be required to travel to meetings and events across the UK on a regular basis, though the role will be primarily focused on England and Wales. Responsibilities include: To horizon scan for policy developments and public affairs issues which may impact members To support the public affairs activity of the Association, including preparing members and the senior leadership team to meet with political stakeholders To assist in producing responses to Government consultations and formulating policy positions on a range of topics To field regular member enquiries through the membership telephone advice line as part of a weekly rota To organise and provide secretariat for industry committees, including minuting of meetings To communicate (often technical) issues to the Association's members through a variety of channels e.g., over the telephone, by email, in Journal articles, via the BH&HPA's newsletter, and at conferences and events To edit and proofread guidance documents To support the organisation of webinars and other information/lobby events, from a small delegation to a large conference To travel nationally, including rural or coastal areas, to affect the requirements of the appointment The above duties are provided as guidance but as a small organisation, the Association requires all staff to be flexible in their approach and to assist where priorities dictate. Flexibility and teamwork are essential in this role. Essential skills/experience/knowledge Experience of working in a policy, political or broader communications role Demonstrable knowledge of the UK political landscape with a keen interest in current affairs Excellent written and spoken communications including strong proofreading skills Ability to produce reports, briefings and other written communications often dealing with complex technical information Research skills Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders Ability to work flexibly, under pressure and to short deadlines Ability to work collaboratively, supporting colleagues in other departments as required Desirable skills/experience/knowledge Experience of working in a political environment e.g. trade association/civil service/UK Parliament/Senedd/for an MP Experience of providing secretariat support to committees Familiarity with CRM/CMS systems, e.g., MS Dynamics. 25 days annual leave (inclusive of our 3 days' closure over Christmas) plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after two years' service Group life insurance Private health insurance Enhanced parental leave Life assurance Salary continuance insurance Free parking on site Application Process Applicants should send their CV and a short cover letter setting out their suitability for the role to . Covering letters should be structured to address the key criteria required in the person specification, giving clear examples. The closing date for applications is 1 Sept 2025. Those who are shortlisted will be invited to take an online skills test in the first instance. Those who are successful will then be invited to a panel interview. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a suitable candidate is found.
Trade Association Forum Ltd
Head of Membership Engagement Trade Association Southwark, Central London - Hybrid Working with Travel around England and Wales Basic Salary Up to £50,000, dependant on experience plus excellent benefits 26 days annual leave, company pension & life insurance and flexible working. Full Time Permanent Role Our client a leading Trade Association based in Southwark, Central London is seeking Head of Membership Engagement to join their team. If you ae Head of Membership with proven engagement of members experience working for a similar organisation such as Trade Association, Professional Body, Membership Organisation, Subscription Organisation, Not for Profit, Charity, Engineering, Built Environment, Construction, Property, Building Safety, Real Estate, Housing, Surveying, Planning, Public Sector we would love to hear from you. The Role of Head of Membership Engagement Working under the direction of the Executive Director, the postholder will be responsible primarily for developing and delivering membership engagement, recruitment and retention strategy so that the organisation continues to: Deliver excellent support to members Ensure retention of current members Increase recruitment of new members Duties and responsibilities Review current approach to membership engagement, recruitment and retention and devise a strategy to formalise and strengthen our activities in these areas Build and sustain strong working relationships with members at a senior level Identify prospective companies who could become members Build and implement a membership growth strategy, targeting prospective members across the UK, delivering targeted annual growth in all segments Instigate contact and build effective relationships with existing and prospective members at CEO/exec level Communicate the benefits of membership to both existing and potential members Respond to queries about member benefits from potential new members Where appropriate, devise and implement new processes and systems with the aim of making the member experience more effective and efficient Be the voice of the member throughout by creating meaningful feedback loops and building cross functional relationships with other members of the team Design and implement an annual Membership Survey to track success in supporting our members and identify areas for improvement Manage the process of new membership applications and renewals and work with the Finance Director to agree membership rates for new members and get Invitations to Pay issued Manage the administration and logistical elements of member attended meetings, including taking accurate minutes and ensuring actions are allocated to appropriate colleagues Identify opportunities to promote activities and work on behalf of members through channels such as the website, members communications and member resources Person specification - Knowledge and experience Significant experience of growing membership and leading membership services from a similar organisation such as Trade Association, Professional Body, Membership Organisation, Subscription Organisation, Not for Profit, Charity, Engineering, Built Environment, Construction, Property, Building Safety, Real Estate, Housing, Surveying, Planning, Public Sector Experience of developing and improving administrative processes Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills at CEO/exec level in members Commercial awareness Experience of managing and developing CRM databases Strong IT skills The role will work closely with the executive team but will require good networking and team-working skills across the whole organisation. Whilst the role is predominantly based in London it will require attendance at events, member meetings and members offices across England and Wales. 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.
Head of Membership Engagement Trade Association Southwark, Central London - Hybrid Working with Travel around England and Wales Basic Salary Up to £50,000, dependant on experience plus excellent benefits 26 days annual leave, company pension & life insurance and flexible working. Full Time Permanent Role Our client a leading Trade Association based in Southwark, Central London is seeking Head of Membership Engagement to join their team. If you ae Head of Membership with proven engagement of members experience working for a similar organisation such as Trade Association, Professional Body, Membership Organisation, Subscription Organisation, Not for Profit, Charity, Engineering, Built Environment, Construction, Property, Building Safety, Real Estate, Housing, Surveying, Planning, Public Sector we would love to hear from you. The Role of Head of Membership Engagement Working under the direction of the Executive Director, the postholder will be responsible primarily for developing and delivering membership engagement, recruitment and retention strategy so that the organisation continues to: Deliver excellent support to members Ensure retention of current members Increase recruitment of new members Duties and responsibilities Review current approach to membership engagement, recruitment and retention and devise a strategy to formalise and strengthen our activities in these areas Build and sustain strong working relationships with members at a senior level Identify prospective companies who could become members Build and implement a membership growth strategy, targeting prospective members across the UK, delivering targeted annual growth in all segments Instigate contact and build effective relationships with existing and prospective members at CEO/exec level Communicate the benefits of membership to both existing and potential members Respond to queries about member benefits from potential new members Where appropriate, devise and implement new processes and systems with the aim of making the member experience more effective and efficient Be the voice of the member throughout by creating meaningful feedback loops and building cross functional relationships with other members of the team Design and implement an annual Membership Survey to track success in supporting our members and identify areas for improvement Manage the process of new membership applications and renewals and work with the Finance Director to agree membership rates for new members and get Invitations to Pay issued Manage the administration and logistical elements of member attended meetings, including taking accurate minutes and ensuring actions are allocated to appropriate colleagues Identify opportunities to promote activities and work on behalf of members through channels such as the website, members communications and member resources Person specification - Knowledge and experience Significant experience of growing membership and leading membership services from a similar organisation such as Trade Association, Professional Body, Membership Organisation, Subscription Organisation, Not for Profit, Charity, Engineering, Built Environment, Construction, Property, Building Safety, Real Estate, Housing, Surveying, Planning, Public Sector Experience of developing and improving administrative processes Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills at CEO/exec level in members Commercial awareness Experience of managing and developing CRM databases Strong IT skills The role will work closely with the executive team but will require good networking and team-working skills across the whole organisation. Whilst the role is predominantly based in London it will require attendance at events, member meetings and members offices across England and Wales. 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.