Policy Director in England

Director of Business

Leading UK Professional Membership Organisation

Location: Hybrid working Central London

Salary: £130k – 135k + benefits

A prominent UK membership body is seeking an outstanding Director of Business to lead its strategy, value proposition and engagement for members working in industry. This senior leadership role shapes the organisation’s support for business‑based professionals and oversees technical policy, thought leadership and guidance across Corporate Reporting, Financial Services, and Governance & Ethics.

The Opportunity

The postholder will drive a compelling member value proposition for senior leaders across FTSE‑listed and large private organisations, ensuring their insights inform the organisation’s public policy and strategic direction. You will lead a high‑performing team, collaborate across internal pillars, and represent the organisation at the most senior levels.

Key Responsibilities

• 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, championing inclusion and continuous learning.

About You

• 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.

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.