Account Manager

We are partnering with an award-winning consultancy group who have won a regional bid to promote innovation within the construction industry, to support with the appointment of an Account Manager based in the Midlands.

This programme sits at the centre of one of the UK’s most significant growth opportunities, industrialised, offsite and low-carbon construction, and is already well established, with strong funding, senior stakeholder engagement, and a live delivery pipeline.

As the Account Manager you will act as the day-to-day commercial and operational lead, responsible for building relationships, driving programme delivery, and positioning the cluster as a key industry platform across the region.

The role

Own and develop relationships across a 50+ member network, including contractors, developers, SMEs, and public sector partners

Deliver a high-impact engagement programme, including events, pipeline sessions, showcases, and buyer forums

Map regional development and infrastructure pipelines and connect members to live opportunities

Convene and lead task groups to address demand-side and procurement challenges

Identify, shape, and support funding bids and innovation programmes in collaboration with industry and academia

Align industry demand with skills and workforce initiatives, working with education and training providers

Develop market intelligence outputs including pipeline mapping, insights, and briefing papers

Support long-term strategy development, including cluster growth plans and policy engagement

Act as a key interface with public sector stakeholders and regional partners

Contribute to commercial sustainability through membership growth, sponsorship, and funding pipelines

The successful candidate

Experience in membership, account management, or stakeholder engagement roles within a trade body, or similar environment

Strong understanding of the construction or built environment sector desirable

Proven ability to manage engagement programmes or events with tangible commercial or strategic outcomes

Confident building relationships with senior stakeholders across both private and public sectors

Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively

What’s on offer?

Salary between £50-60k and benefits package - flexible hybrid working arrangement

Midlands-based role with regional exposure

Opportunity to play a central role in a high-growth, future-facing sector

A platform to build influence across industry, government, and innovation ecosystems

Long-term career development within a well-connected and respected delivery organisation

Scope for the role to be on a part-time basis for the right person

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