Description:
My client is looking for an energetic and forward-thinking Business Executive to help them promote, grow, and strengthen their brand and community. This is a dynamic role that blends marketing, events, and community engagement with hands-on support. You'll play a leading part in increasing awareness of our services, driving participation in our events and initiatives, and growing the membership of the Business Association.
Own Car + Full Licence essential for this role.
The Job:
- Wider Association Network
- Grow and Expand Membership: Build and nurture a thriving member network by actively recruiting and engaging new businesses.
- Brand & Marketing Development: Shape and promote the Network's identity through compelling PR campaigns, communications, and branding.
- Business Events & Networking: Organise high-quality business forums, masterclasses, and networking sessions with engaging speakers-sourcing venues and delivering events that inspire and connect.
- Membership Benefits, Awards & Competitions: Create impactful membership programmes, launch awards and competitions, and manage publicity that spotlights success stories.
- Promote Member Companies: Showcase our members through social media, website features, testimonials, and success stories.
- Surveys & Research: Conduct surveys and focus groups to highlight members' needs and position the network as a voice for local business.
- Partnerships & Collaborations: Build relationships with business leaders, influencers, universities, multinationals, and government agencies to expand visibility and secure new opportunities.
- Advocacy: Represent and promote the voice of local SMEs in discussions with local councils and government departments.
- Enterprise Centre Management Support
- Support the day-to-day facilities management of our two centres.
- Promote our services including meeting rooms, hot desks, postal services, and non-tenancy solutions.
- Organising events and workshops that encourage collaboration and growth among hub members.
- Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing across all enterprises.
- Build strong connections with Enterprise Centres to stay ahead of industry trends and opportunities.
Have you:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in business development, marketing, or community enterprise roles.
- Proven experience in growing services, facilities, or membership organisations.
- Demonstrated success in developing and promoting events, training, or education programmes.
- Ability to work independently while thriving as part of a small, mission-driven team.
- Strong knowledge of the entrepreneurial ecosystem is desirable
- Track record in sourcing funding or identifying business opportunities is desirable.
- A strong existing network in enterprise, community development, and/or local government is desirable.
- Familiarity with government programmes, enterprise supports, and funding initiatives (local, national, and EU) is desirable.