Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The

Director of Growth & Partnerships

plays a pivotal role in driving the expansion and strategic development of Vistage UK & Ireland. This senior leader will be responsible for all aspects of new group creation, partnership development, lead management, and event sponsorship. The successful candidate will deliver sustainable growth through both the launch of new Chair groups and the enhancement of Vistage's brand presence and market partnerships.

THE COMPANY

Vistage is the world's largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organisation for small and medium size business (SME) leaders. We offer the most effective approach for SME enterprises to achieve better results and grow faster as well as for SME leaders to maximise their impact.


The 45,000+ members we serve are MDs/CEOs, owners and executives of SMEB organisations located across the UK and around the world. These SME executives typically spend a day or more with Vistage every month to immerse themselves in our comprehensive platform for making better decisions, getting better results and becoming better leaders. Our platform features three core elements: valuable perspectives from a trusted group of peers, professional guidance and meeting facilitation from an accomplished business leader (the Chair), and deep insights from subject matter experts.


Vistage was founded more than 65 years ago and we've grown every year since then by innovating to stay on the cutting-edge of business and being relentless in delivering value to our members. Our success is demonstrated by the fact that Vistage member companies grow 2.2 times faster than non-Vistage peer companies. Learn more about us at vistage.co.uk.

VISTAGE EMPLOYEE LIFE

Vistage's success is anchored by a unique culture which reinforces employee commitment to the Vistage mission. It is a spirit of collective success and achievement which is also reflected in our workplace. Here's a sample of the employee experience that helps drive our success:

Welcome to our home.

Our UK Office sits in Hedge End, Southampton while out US headquarters sits in San Diego, California. The Hedge End office features an open, modern aesthetic with lots of collaboration spaces and free coffee!

We invest in your career.

Each employee has an actionable career progression plan developed through individual collaboration with their manager. We focus on promoting from within and employee progression plans are complemented by all, we invest in staff development days as well as access to tons of individualised development resources and a tuition reimbursement program.

We invest in you.

Our employee benefits program incredibly generous! We offer life insurance of 4 times your base salary up to a maximum 1,250,000 benefit. Take care of your financial future with a pension plan where employees are automatically enrolled at a 5% contribution, and matching of 4%. You'll also start with 20 days annual leave to allow you to relax and recharge . . . employees receive additional annual paid days off based on tenure. All employee's also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Emergency Service, and more!

We keep it fun!

Whether you're enjoying office celebrations or toasting your co-workers at our epic annual holiday party, you'll see that we take having fun as seriously as helping our members succeed! The office vibe is business casual with flexible schedules that take a hybrid approach, splitting time between working in the office and working from home on an agreed cadence. We value mutual respect and laughter . . . we hate stiff formality.

Vistage's culture and sense of mission drives employee loyalty: more than half of our staff has been with the company for five years or longer. Are you ready to start your Vistage journey?

RESPONSIBILITIES

New Group Start & Additional Group Build

Lead the strategy and execution for launching new Vistage groups across the UK & Ireland. Identify and recruit high-potential Chairs, supporting them through the new group start process. Develop and implement regional growth plans aligned with organisational objectives. Oversee metrics for group development, ensuring consistent performance and quality across all new groups.

Lead Process & Vistage-Led Joins

Own and refine the national lead generation and conversion process for prospective members. Partner with Marketing team to optimise the lead journey from enquiry to conversion. Implement systems and reporting to track performance and improve lead-to-join conversion rates. Support Chairs and internal teams in executing Vistage-led join initiatives to accelerate member acquisition.

Sponsorship & Strategic Partnerships

Develop and manage strategic partnerships that enhance Vistage's value proposition and market reach. Create and deliver a commercial framework for event sponsorships and partner activations. Identify, negotiate, and maintain relationships with key sponsors and collaborators that align with the Vistage brand and mission.

Experience Vistage Events

Oversee the design and execution of Experience Vistageevents to drive awareness, engagement, and member acquisition. Work closely with Marketing, Events, and Chairs to ensure events deliver a premium and measurable experience. Analyse post-event data to assess ROI, refine strategies, and identify future opportunities for engagement.

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing Growth & Partnerships team. Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, Chair Development, and Member Experience teams. Champion the Vistage culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Proven experience in a senior growth, partnerships, or business development role - ideally within professional services, membership, or learning & development sectors. Strong strategic and commercial acumen with a track record of delivering growth through new market development and partnerships. Experience managing sponsorships, partnerships, and event-based marketing initiatives. Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and influencing skills. Data-driven decision-making with a focus on performance metrics and results. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management capabilities.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and growth. Collaborative, people-centred leader who thrives in a purpose-driven organisation. Highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. Values-driven, aligned with Vistage's mission to help leaders make better decisions and lead better lives.

SUCCESS MEASURES

Growth in number of active Chairs and member groups. Achievement of annual new group start and join targets. Increased sponsorship revenue and strategic partner engagement. Enhanced visibility and impact of Experience Vistage events. Strong cross-functional collaboration and measurable process improvements.

JOB LOCATION

Hybrid in Hedge End; a mix of on-site and off-site days.