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About the role
We are looking for a proactive and organised Membership and Events Officer to join the Magistrates’ Association on a 12-month maternity cover basis.
This is a varied and hands-on role, supporting our membership, events and branch network. You will play a key part in ensuring our members receive a high-quality service, while also helping to strengthen and grow our local branch activity across England and Wales. This role sits within our small staff team.
Alongside managing membership processes with our third party support organisation, you will take a lead role in delivering small national events and supporting our network of volunteer-led branches. This includes working closely with branch officers, delivering inductions, and helping to reinvigorate areas where engagement is lower.
About you
You will be someone who enjoys working across multiple areas, is comfortable managing competing priorities, and takes a proactive approach to getting things done.
You will have experience in membership support and event delivery, and be confident working with volunteers and stakeholders at all levels. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential, particularly in relation to managing data and financial processes.
A working knowledge of Direct Debit (BACS) processes, including renewals and handling failed payments, is important for this role.
Most importantly, you will be someone who is approachable, practical and able to build strong working relationships, helping to support and strengthen our branch network.
We will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis, so early application is advised.
Key responsibilities
- Supporting the delivery of an efficient and responsive membership service, including renewals and member enquiries
- Managing Direct Debit (BACS) processes, including renewals, collections and handling exceptions, alongside third party membership support organisation.
- Acting as a key point of contact for branch executives, providing support and guidance when needed.
- Supporting the reinvigoration of areas with low or declining MA representation
- Planning and delivering key events, including:
- Four retired member events per year, including a Christmas lunch/dinner
- Regional branch meetings (typically once per year across multiple locations)
- The Royal Garden Party reception
· Administration of webinars, setting up of events using Wordpress
- Supporting the maintenance of accurate membership data and contributing to reporting
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and external partners
What we’re looking for
Essential
- Experience in a membership organisation, charity, or similar environment
- Experience of organising and delivering events
- Experience of working with databases or CRM systems
- Experience of managing or administering Direct Debit (BACS) processes, and other payments.
- Experience of working with BACS reporting files (e.g. ARUDD, ADDACS)
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to build positive working relationships with volunteers and stakeholders
- A proactive approach and ability to work on your own initiative
Desirable
- Experience of supporting volunteer-led groups or committees
- Experience of delivering inductions or training
- Experience using Wordpress and Mailchimp
- Experience of supporting engagement or participation in a membership setting
- An interest in the work of the Magistrates’ Association and the wider justice system
Registered Charity 
6 - 10
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
About the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN)
The Nature Friendly Farming Network is a UK-wide, farmer-led organisation working to restore the balance between farming and nature.
We support farmers by sharing practical knowledge, resources and case studies that help boost food production, protect wildlife, and build climate resilience.
We influence policy to secure fair rewards for farmers who look after the environment, and we connect thousands of like-minded farmers across the UK through knowledge sharing, events and campaigns.
Membership is free and open to farmers, the public and organisations.
About the role
We are looking for a Parliamentary Engagement Officer to strengthen our engagement with policymakers across the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of farming, environment and policy. You will play a key role in ensuring that farmer experience and evidence are reflected in parliamentary discussions, helping to shape conversations that impact the future of farming.
Working directly with the Chief Executive and closely with the policy team, you will monitor parliamentary activity, identify opportunities for engagement, and support timely and well-informed interaction with MPs, peers and their teams. You will also work across the organisation, including with country teams and farmer steering groups, to ensure engagement reflects priorities across all UK nations.
This is a practical, fast-paced role suited to someone who is organised, politically aware, and able to respond quickly to emerging opportunities.
Key responsibilities
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Monitor parliamentary activity across Westminster and the devolved parliaments, identifying relevant debates, questions, committees and opportunities for engagement
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Maintain a forward view on key parliamentary activity and upcoming moments of influence
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Produce and circulate clear, concise briefings on parliamentary activity and recommended areas for engagement
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Draft and support the submission of parliamentary questions, briefings and lines for MPs, peers and their staff
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Build and maintain relationships with MPs, peers, advisers and parliamentary staff across parties
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Support coordinated engagement with political stakeholders, ensuring activity is timely and aligned with organisational priorities
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Work with colleagues and partners to support effective and aligned parliamentary engagement
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Support relationships between farmers and parliamentarians, including organising farm visits and meetings where appropriate
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Translate farmer experience and insights into clear and practical input for parliamentary engagement
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Support the planning and delivery of parliamentary events, meetings and roundtables
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Organise meetings with MPs, peers and advisers, including preparing briefings and follow-up actions
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Maintain accurate records of parliamentary contacts and engagement activity, and support internal reporting
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Contribute to campaign activity and wider organisational work where required
What we are looking for
You will bring:
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A working understanding of how the UK Parliament and devolved legislatures operate, and how to engage effectively with those processes
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Experience engaging with political, policy or stakeholder environments
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Strong writing skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise briefings and summaries
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
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The ability to manage competing priorities and respond quickly to emerging opportunities
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
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The ability to translate complex or real-world information into clear, practical input
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Confidence working independently in a remote team environment
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An interest in farming, environmental issues or public policy
Additional information
The NFFN is a politically neutral organisation. This role requires the ability to engage constructively with stakeholders across all political parties and UK nations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.