Membership Growth Associate

Reports to: Head of Commercial Strategy
Location: London, Westminster with remote working also available. We are open to consideration of the individual circumstances for suitable candidates.
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 + performance based bonus
Duration: Initially a 12-month contract, with potential to convert to a permanent position at the ADE’s discretion.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave with a leave allowance that grows with your length of service
• An offer of an interest-free “new starter” loan of up to £1,000.
• Option to access private health insurance as a benefit in kind
• Pension contributions will be matched up to a maximum of 8%
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Season ticket loan
• Maternity and Paternity pay over and above the statutory minimum
• Further education training and ‘development days’
• Cycle to work scheme
• Cycle Saver scheme
• Heat Scheme and Green home improvements loan
• Climate Perks

About us

At ADE, we believe the energy transition is about squeezing every drop of value from the renewable energy we produce. Why let heat from data centres vanish into the air, or turn off our wind turbines? The UK must stop wasting energy and start harnessing it. This will cut bills, create jobs, and fuel growth. Through our functions ADE: Demand and ADE: Heat Networks, we work with our members, energy sector stakeholders and policymakers to increase decarbonisation of buildings, transport and industry and redesign our energy system.

ADE is an inclusive workplace and we are committed to:

• Being supportive: We create collaborative spaces that bring in a diverse range of perspectives together
• Driven and focused: We are ambitious in meeting the toughest challenges head on
• Resilient and adaptive: We understand that change happens and we help others to translate what that change means for them.
• Fair and honest: We take a balanced approach to considering views, priorities and opportunities.

About this sales role

As our membership grows, we need a highly organised and enthusiastic Membership Growth Associate who can quickly build relationships with energy sector companies, is able to have their finger on the pulse of new innovations, projects and deals and who is hungry to grow the Association’s membership and revenue. This is a growth role with the potential for promotion to a more senior level. You will be part of an energetic team engaging with a wide range of businesses and organisations that make up our membership. You will be an outgoing, dynamic individual who enjoys building strong relationships and getting relevant companies to join membership of ADE. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who wants to build their networks and develop a commercial career in the energy sector.

The role

Working with the Head of Commercial Strategy, you will –

• Network with leading industry stakeholders, civil servants and ADE members in events, workshops and conferences across the UK.
• Generate revenue growth at ADE through membership and other income generation services such as events, sponsorship and grant funding or tender applicatiions.
• Monitor member engagement and facilitate interaction between members and the relevant policy, external affairs, and research staff to maximise member satisfaction and minimise membership resignations.
• Help onboard new members, facilitating calls with potential new members and key sector stakeholders.
• Present membership recruitment potential, target audience insights, market analysis and revenue statistics to the Board and Senior Management team.
• Execute deliverables from the ADE’s Commercial Strategy alongside the Business Development team
• Design and build new membership propositions that are of interest to a niche market audience

About the knowledge, skills and experience required

Essential

• The position is suited to an enthusiastic and communicative person who is comfortable engaging with a large number of people in a highly professional manner. You should be able to establish and nurture relationships with decision-makers in diverse organisations.
• Accurately tracking member engagement requires someone who is highly organised, systematic, and detailed.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a dynamic, proactive and motivated team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Able to pick up new skills on unfamiliar or specialised software.

Desirable

• Experience in a comparable sales role for a similar organisation would be very beneficial, though is not critical if the candidate can show suitable skills and potential.
• Business development and marketing skills. You should be able to articulate the value of ADE’s offer to stakeholders in terms that matter to their varied circumstances.
• Financial literacy, data analysis and forecasting
• Presentation skills and experience of tailoring presentations to different audiences of all sizes.
• Digital marketing & promotion.
• Event planning and administration.
• Experience of drafting successful applications for contracts and/or grants.

The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday 15th May Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews the week commencing 25th May.

You will be asked to complete a short exercise ahead of or after the interview. Details will be provided in due course.

Please note that you must have the existing right to work in UK. We are actively seeking applications from every part of the community.

ADE is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.