At The Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW), you’ll be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of business, finance and the accountancy profession on a global scale. Our bold 2030 Strategy puts members, innovation, sustainability and trust at the heart of everything we do; creating an exciting, forward looking environment where your work has real impact. We invest in our people through our benefits package, continuous development and a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow and thrive. If you’re looking for a role with purpose, influence and opportunity, ICAEW is a place where your future can truly take shape.
We’re looking for a Business Member Engagement Director to join our team on a permanent basis. This role offers a salary of £88,000-£106,000 and is a Hybrid position based in London.

What you will be doing;
*Lead and develop high performing teams, driving collaboration and alignment to strategic objectives
*Deliver engagement strategies for senior business stakeholders (Chairs, C-suite, NEDs across FTSE 100/250)
*Evolve sector engagement strategies with SMEs and Advisory Groups to ensure relevance and impact
*Own financial services member strategy, aligning value proposition to member needs
*Oversee delivery of member activity, partnering with Marketing/Ecomms to drive targeted engagement and growth.
What you will need;
*Degree educated or equivalent professional qualification; accountancy/business qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, MBA) desirable
*Extensive experience engaging senior stakeholders (Chairs, C-suite, NEDs), ideally within FTSE 100/250 environments
*Proven track record delivering strategic engagement initiatives in complex, multi-stakeholder settings
*Strong leadership experience managing large, technical and operational teams
*Experience collaborating with advisory groups and subject matter experts to drive impact and relevance
What you can expect from us
We believe doing your best work starts with feeling supported both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer a range of benefits designed to give you flexibility, security, and peace of mind:
*A strong pension contribution from us of up to 9%
*Private medical cover with AXA (where eligible), alongside a healthcare cash plan
*Life assurance at 4x your salary
*24-27 days’ holiday, plus Christmas closure and the option to buy or sell extra days
*Flexible and hybrid working to help you find the right balance
*Everyday savings through gym discounts, travel loans, and retail perks
*Enhanced family leave, including up to 6 months on full pay
*Ongoing wellbeing support, including access to CABA
*A paid day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you
It’s all part of creating an environment where you can thrive, in work and beyond. For a full overview of our benefits package please see below.
Additional Information
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive enough suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.