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Head of Fellowship Retention and Services

Job description

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for membership engagement and income stewardship? We are seeking an experienced Head of Fellowship Retention and Services to lead a dynamic team dedicated to delivering outstanding member services and driving retention. This pivotal role will oversee a significant income stream and ensure the ongoing engagement and satisfaction of a prestigious fellowship network.

Head of Fellowship Retention and Services

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Contract: Permanent, Full-time


Reporting directly to the Director of Fellowship, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering retention strategies that underpin long-term financial sustainability. Leading a busy Services team, you will ensure excellent day-to-day service delivery, handle high volumes of member queries, and manage complex issues with diplomacy and care.

Using data-led insights and innovative campaign approaches, you will develop targeted retention initiatives, continuously improving renewal rates and fostering a strong sense of belonging among members. With responsibility for a budget of approximately £280K and generating nearly £6 million in annual income, this role is crucial to the organisation’s financial resilience and mission.

Who we’re looking for

  • Extensive leadership experience in membership or fellowship recruitment, retention, and service delivery.

  • Proven success in stewarding multi-million-pound income streams.

  • Strong expertise in CRM systems, preferably Salesforce, with a focus on data governance and compliance.

  • Analytical, data-driven, and highly strategic with excellent project management skills.

  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence at senior levels.

  • Committed to inclusivity, continuous improvement, and delivering impactful member experiences.

If you are ready to take on a role where you can make a measurable impact on member engagement and financial sustainability, we want to hear from you.

For more information, please submit your CV to lizzy.clark@harrishill.co.uk.

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information. 

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.