Open post: Director of Strategic Relations and Memberships

The Circular Bioeconomy Alliance (CBA) is growing, and we are looking to expand the team. The CBA intends to recruit an experienced and dedicated Director of Strategic Relations and Memberships; we need this individual to play a central part in shaping and delivering against the CBA strategic plan. The Director of Strategic Relations and Memberships will be responsible for building and manging key collaborations and partnerships while overseeing member recruitment, engagement, donations, and retention to drive organisational growth and long-term value. We are searching for a dynamic and proactive candidate.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who is able to turn vision into action and is adaptable and comfortable in a fast-growing, mission-driven organisation with international scope. The candidate needs significant experience in a senior role.

Please review the job description in full if you are interested in applying: download the pdf

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37.5hrs Monday to Friday

Salary range: £80,000 – £90,000 per annum

Location: Preferably London but must be based in the UK. A regular presence in London is required, minimum 2 days per week (with potential international travel as needed).

Application process: Interested candidates should submit their cv and a cover letter explaining how they can add value and make an important contribution to the CBA. Please send this to the email address “” and include “Director of Strategic Relations and Memberships” in the subject line.

Deadline for applications: 23.59 on 30 November 2025. We encourage early applications as interviews may take place before the closing date.

Right to work in the UK: Applicant must already have the right to work in the UK. 

Equal opportunities: Here at the CBA, we’re committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that’s representative of the beneficiaries we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences.

Recruitment agencies: Please do not contact us about this role, as we prefer to hire people directly. We’ll be in touch if we need you!