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Connecting Membership Organisations, Professional Bodies, and Charities with Talented Professionals

At Merrifield, we specialise in connecting membership organisations, professional bodies, and charities with talented professionals who can drive engagement, deliver exceptional events, and grow member value. Whether you’re looking for experienced membership managers, event planners, or senior leaders to shape strategy, we understand the unique skills required to succeed in this space. Our tailored approach ensures you meet candidates who not only bring expertise but also share your passion for building communities and delivering impactful experiences.

Roles We’ve Recently Filled

Events Officer

Salary
£38,000
Location
West End
Type
Global membership body

Membership Manager

Salary
£50,000
Location
South London
Type
Womens Health Charity

Events Assistant

Salary
£26,000
Location
West End
Type
Professional Medical Membership body

Conference Administrator

Salary
£28,000
Location
West End
Type
Global membership body

Senior Events Officer

Salary
£40,000
Location
West End
Type
Global membership body

Membership Development

Salary
£48,000
Location
City
Type
Membership body

Our Recruitment Process

Step 1

Briefing

We begin with a detailed briefing to understand the role, skills needed, and cultural fit, ensuring full alignment from the start.

Step 2

Advertisement

The vacancy is advertised on targeted platforms with engaging copy to attract relevant and motivated candidates.

Step 3

Headhunting

Alongside advertising, we proactively headhunt passive talent, approaching high-calibre candidates directly.

Step 4

Screening

Applications and sourced profiles are reviewed to assess skills, experience, and motivations before progressing.

Step 5

Longlisting

A longlist of suitable candidates is compiled, meeting the agreed core requirements for the role.

Step 6

Shortlisting

From the longlist, we refine to a shortlist of the strongest candidates with the best fit.

Step 7

Interviewing

Shortlisted candidates are interviewed and assessed, with feedback shared between client and candidate.

Step 8

Offer

We manage the offer process, supporting negotiations to secure the preferred candidate smoothly.

Step 9

Onboarding

Finally, we support onboarding to ensure a positive start and seamless transition into the role.

Testimonials

National Charity

"We had an agency work a role for us with poor results, another refused because of what we were offering. Merrifield consultants then took on our role and they came up with 6 excellent candidates in 48 hours and we were blown away. We’ve never experienced recruitment like it!"

National Charity

"We had an urgent need for event professionals, and Merrifield responded immediately. Within days, they provided us with strong options and we filled the roles faster than expected."

Not-for-profit organisation

"Merrifield quickly understood the skills we needed for our membership team and delivered high-quality candidates who were the perfect cultural fit. The process was seamless from start to finish."

Not-for-profit organisation

"The consultants at Merrifield are true specialists in the membership and events sector. Their knowledge of the market and proactive approach helped us secure excellent talent in a competitive space."

Meet The Team

Stuart Milliner
Stuart Milliner
Head of Merrifield Consultants

I am the Head of Merrifield Consultants and have been a part of the charity sector for 12 years, recruiting into the sector for 7 years. I specialize in senior appointments for charities and other not-for-profits with a focus on Fundraising, Marketing and Communications, and Office Support/HR roles. I run an incredibly thorough and transparent process to ensure a professional and personal experience.

Claire Stevens
Claire Stevens
Principal Consultant

I am a Principal Consultant at Merrifield Consultants, helping the very best permanent professionals join leading not-for-profit businesses across London and the surrounding areas. My expertise lie within recruiting Permanent candidates across Office Support and Membership positions.

Clients We Work With

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bar association
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coo logo
honourable society of lincolns
IPFA logo
LCCI
london transport museum
Mesa logo
national gallery logo
orthopaedic logo
rcgp
royal college of surgeons logo
royal society
SEB logo

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FAQs

Do you provide support after a hire is made? Expand Collapse

Yes, we stay in touch throughout onboarding to ensure a smooth transition and successful placement.

Do you work with both charities and professional bodies? Expand Collapse

Yes, we partner with charities, trade associations, institutes, and professional membership organisations of all sizes.

How do you ensure candidates are the right fit for our organisation? Expand Collapse

Every candidate is carefully screened for relevant skills, event or membership experience, and cultural alignment before being presented to you.

What types of membership and events roles do you recruit for? Expand Collapse

We cover a broad range of roles, from membership officers and engagement managers to event coordinators, event managers, and senior leadership positions.