Membership Administrator

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Administrative
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

CRM Administrative Support Membership Management Communication Organization Reporting Microsoft Office Interpersonal Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Membership Administrator

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is the world’s leading think tank examining geopolitical and geo-economic risk from an international perspective, with a specialist expertise in risks with a national security dimension. The IISS has offices in London, Berlin, Singapore, Manama and Washington DC.

The IISS has individual members and works with a wide range of private and public sector clients, sharing the Institute’s analysis and expertise. We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Membership Administrator to join the team and contribute across all aspects of the External Relations team.

Responsibilities

  • Be the point of contact for individual membership and basic corporate members.
  • Ensure timely responses to enquiries and requests from members and in the provision of services.
  • Request membership subscription payments and secure renewals for both individual and basic corporate members.
  • Support the team with internal reporting and external promotional material.
  • Provide administrative support for member events.
  • Update and maintain CRM records, nominee information, and provide CRM support to the External Relations department.
  • Provide the Director and Head of External Relations and wider department with administrative support as required, such as arranging meetings and managing expenses.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Exceptional eye for detail.
  • Great organisation and planning skills.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Proven interpersonal skills.
  • Computer literacy with Microsoft.
  • Two years’ administrative experience is desirable.

Candidates should submit their applications by clicking the “Apply Now” blue button and following the instructions to submit two documents: - a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you can bring to the role. - a full Curriculum Vitae.

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