Director of Corporate & Business Services

Location: Central London (hybrid – minimum two days per week in office)
Salary: £85,000 – £90,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Contract: Full-time (37 hours per week) | Permanent

CIHT, the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation, is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Corporate & Business Services to help shape the next stage of our development and impact.

Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the Institution’s core operational functions – overseeing Finance, HR, IT and Digital, Governance, Compliance and Facilities. This is a key leadership position, helping to deliver our strategic objectives and ensuring high standards of performance, transparency and member value.

You will be responsible for the successful delivery of our ambitious digital transformation programme, working with internal teams and external suppliers to modernise systems and enhance the member experience. You will also lead on financial management, commercial partnerships, risk and compliance, organisational development and continuous improvement across internal processes.

This is a hands-on, multi-faceted role with line management responsibility for a team of experienced professionals, and a remit covering both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic planning.

The ideal candidate will bring significant senior-level experience across Finance, HR, IT and governance – ideally within a charity, membership body or regulated environment. You will be confident in strategic planning, project delivery, supplier management and budget oversight, with a collaborative leadership style and strong communication skills. A clear commitment to inclusion, professional integrity and CIHT’s charitable mission is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and forward-thinking professional body, playing a vital role in supporting its members and influencing the future of transport infrastructure.

To request a candidate pack, please contact Christian Turek at Memcom Executive, our retained consultants via the button below.

The closing date for applications is 17:00 on Monday, 28 July. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 7-13 August