Membership Coordinator

Location: Swanley, Kent : hybrid

Salary: A GBP 30,000 : A GBP 33,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (Monday to Friday 9:00am : 5:00pm)

This vacancy is being advertised and managed by MemberWise Jobs on behalf of our client .

Applications are being reviewed regularly, if you are interested and believe you have the required experience we recommend you apply as soon as possible .

The Joint Industry Board (JIB) is a membership and social partnership organisation established in 1968 by the Electrical Contractors Association and Unite the Union. The vision of the JIB is: Building on the principle of partnership, the parties to the JIB : the ECA and Unite the Union : are committed to ensuring the electrical contracting industry develops the most effective industrial relations and safety standards and practices in the electrotechnical sector.

The JIB is responsible for the effective administration and promotion of the JIB sectoral collective agreement (including National Working Rules) and the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It also plays a prominent influencing role in relation to electrotechnical skills, training and labour market co:ordination.

The electrical contracting industry comprises micro businesses to large national contractors. It is mainly engaged in the built environment and construction industry and undertakes a wide variety of work ranging from a simple electrical installation in a private house to the electrical work associated with the construction of a nuclear power station.

• Act as a first point of contact for membership enquiries by telephone and email, providing clear information and timely follow:up.
• Support prospective members from initial enquiry through to completed application, ensuring requirements are explained accurately and records are kept up to date.
• Develop a sound working knowledge of JIB membership criteria, processes, benefits and associated services.
• Maintain accurate membership records on the Customer Relationship Manager system and support improvements in data quality, reporting and workflow.
• Support the Head of Membership and Engagement with member retention activity, recruitment campaigns and employer engagement planning.
• Work with colleagues in Marketing and Communications to help prepare consistent membership materials, campaign updates and engagement information.
• Assist with surveys, feedback activity and market research to understand member needs, satisfaction and opportunities for improvement.
• Represent the JIB professionally at internal and external meetings, forums and events where required.
• Help present the benefits of JIB membership to prospective employers, including preparation of supporting information and follow:up actions.
• Contribute to process improvements that reduce avoidable administration, improve the member experience and support more efficient working.

This role will suit a professional, organised and approachable individual with experience in customer service, administration or business support, and the ability to work accurately with member records, enquiries and follow:up actions.

The postholder will need strong communication skills, good attention to detail and the confidence to engage with employers and colleagues. Experience in a membership organisation, trade association, construction, electrotechnical or employer:facing environment would be advantageous.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in a customer:facing, administrative or business support role, with responsibility for handling enquiries, maintaining records and following processes accurately.
• Understanding of good customer service, accurate record keeping and the importance of consistent processes.
• Ability to develop knowledge of JIB membership criteria, processes, benefits and associated services.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office and CRM or database s