Professional Standards & Recognition Manager

Professional Standards & Recognition Manager

Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire (Hybrid: 3 days office-based)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

We are delighted to be working with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), the UK's leading professional body for the automotive sector, to recruit a Professional Standards & Recognition Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping professional standards, recognition and career progression across the industry.

The Role

Reporting into the membership function, you will take ownership of the IMI's professional standards, membership grading, accreditation and CPD frameworks, ensuring they remain robust, relevant and fit for purpose.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and continually improving professional standards, membership grading and recognition pathways.
• Overseeing assessment processes, CPD compliance and quality assurance.
• Reviewing existing policies and frameworks, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, consistency and member value.
• Ensuring professional standards and ethical frameworks are upheld.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, members and industry stakeholders to support professional recognition and development.
• Contributing to the ongoing evolution of the IMI's membership proposition.

About You

We're looking for a proactive, personable professional with:

• Experience within a professional membership body, particularly in professional standards, accreditation, grading or recognition.
• A sound understanding of CPD frameworks, assessment processes and quality assurance.
• The ability to review and improve established processes and policies.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and organisational skills.
• The confidence to work independently, exercise sound judgement and collaborate across teams.
• Automotive industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• We're particularly interested in candidates who bring strong professional membership expertise and a fresh perspective.

What's on Offer?

• £45,000 salary
• 35-hour working week
• Hybrid working – three days in the Hertford office
• 8% non-contributory employer pension contribution from day one
• A welcoming, collaborative working environment

To apply, please send your CV to: simone@memcom.org.uk

We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application.