Experts in
Association Professional Organization Foundation Institute Business Association
Recruitment

ABOUT US
No one understands association and membership-sector focused staffing better than we do.
Our dedicated team of specialist recruiters, equipped with cutting-edge technology, are committed to providing you with fast and cost-effective recruitment solutions. As the leading global recruitment firm for membership organizations, we take immense pride in setting the benchmark for consistent candidate quality, expert delivery, and unwavering dedication to staffing for associations, professional organizations, and membership-sector organizations.
13+
Years Experience
11+
Key Disciplines
>75k+
Talent Database
Associations
Member-focused Organizations
Professional Organizations
Institutes
Foundations
From the most senior roles to niche specialist roles, both regionally and throughout the USA, we understand the common staffing challenges of your Association, and have the proven recruitment services to deliver the right talent, each time.
Critical functions you need the best staff for include:
- Financial management
- Professional development
- Membership recruitment and retention
- Regional and national event management

Member-focused organizations need top talent to manage memberships, drive engagement, and achieve goals. These roles are vital for member attraction, retention, and strategy implementation.
KEY ROLES WITH MEMBERSHIP-SECTOR EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:
- Membership management coordinators
- Advocacy & public affairs specialists
- Marketing & digital managers
- Partnership executives

Your Professional Organization needs top-tier staff for success. We specialize in providing permanent, temporary, and interim talent to meet your goals and help you grow.
Our candidates will help you achieve:
- Stay compliant with regulations
- Drive key transformations
- Adapt to membership changes
- Navigate industry trends

Your Institute needs specialized. top-tier staff for success. We specialize in providing permanent, temporary, and interim talent to meet your specific needs.
Specific Areas Where You Need Top Talent Includes:
- Enhance your professional field
- Boost your research efforts
- Adapt to evolving member needs
- Strengthen advocacy and public relations

Grant-making foundations seek exceptional talent for many key roles including in legal support, program management, and strategic leadership. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, a passion for social impact, and the ability to create a positive work environment.
KEY STAFF FOR YOU INCLUDES:
- Legal officers
- Program managers
- Grant administrators
- Strategic leaders

Membership and Member Engagement
Our team staffs all levels of membership positions, from entry-level to Heads of and Directors of Membership, plus specialist membership engagement professionals also. Here are a few areas we hire for:
- Membership Sales
- Member Engagement
- Membership Services
Government Affairs and Advocacy
We actively seek top talent in Government Affairs and Advocacy for our clients. Whether you need a Head of Government Affairs, Policy Advocacy Managers, or all other relatedroles, we have the expertise to meet your needs. Here are some of the key areas we specialize in:
- Government Affairs
- Advocacy
- Public Policy
Communications and Public Relations
Our expertise in Communications and Public Relations staffing encompasses a wide array of roles, from entry-level comms and PR specialists, to Heads of Departments and Director/Executive level. We are equipped to meet all your comms and PR needs with precision and excellence.
- Communications
- Public Relations
- Publications
Marketing
From content, SEO and website experience, to membership marketing, our marketing staffing specialists cover the full marketing spectrum. Whether you’re looking for entry-level or executive roles, we’re here to help. Here are a few areas we hire for:
- Brand Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Events Marketing
Events and Conferences
Seeking exceptional talent for your events and conferences? Whether it's securing sponsorships or managing the entire event, our expert team is here to ensure your success with the right talent fit. We cover areas including:
- Sponsorship
- Events
- US Wide Conferences
Finance and Accounting
From payroll specialists to CFOs, our staffing expertise covers the full spectrum of your finance and accounting requirements. Discover the diverse roles we can fill for you:
- Finance Management
- Accounting
- Grants & Local Taxes
Executive Leadership
Discover leaders with the perfect skills and cultural alignment. We excel in executive search for challenging management roles, from CXOs to Executives. Our contingent model is results-based and our expert team will deliver candidates who fit your organization seamlessly.
- C-Suite
- VP Level
- General Management
Human Resources
Should you need exceptional talent in Human Resources or Organizational Development, we are committed to partnering with you to secure the perfect match. Our expertise spans a variety of roles, including:
- Human Resources
- Benefits and Payroll
- People and Culture
Administration and Support
Our staffing solutions cover a wide array of administrative roles, from customer service and legal support to facilities management and beyond. We are committed to partnering with you to identify the perfect candidates tailored to your specific administrative requirements. Roles we fill, include:
- Administrators
- Operations
- Governance
Information Technology and Data/CRM
Our staffing teams expertly place professionals across the spectrum of Information Technology (IT), Data and CRM focused roles, from entry-level to executive. Whether dealing with legacy systems, tailored data projects or CRM development, we ensure enduring talent matches that drive success. Some of the areas we deliver for include:
- Information Technology
- CRM and Data
- Systems Support
Research and Programs
Our expert staffing specialists are adept at placing elite professionals with expertise in Research and Programs tailored for associations, trade bodies, and professional organizations. We possess comprehensive knowledge across a multitude of critical areas within these sectors, including:
- Research and Programs
- Intelligence and Insights
- Education
Our team staffs all levels of membership positions, from entry-level to Heads of and Directors of Membership, plus specialist membership engagement professionals also. Here are a few areas we hire for:
- Membership Sales
- Member Engagement
- Membership Services
We actively seek top talent in Government Affairs and Advocacy for our clients. Whether you need a Head of Government Affairs, Policy Advocacy Managers, or all other relatedroles, we have the expertise to meet your needs. Here are some of the key areas we specialize in:
- Government Affairs
- Advocacy
- Public Policy
Our expertise in Communications and Public Relations staffing encompasses a wide array of roles, from entry-level comms and PR specialists, to Heads of Departments and Director/Executive level. We are equipped to meet all your comms and PR needs with precision and excellence.
- Communications
- Public Relations
- Publications
From content, SEO and website experience, to membership marketing, our marketing staffing specialists cover the full marketing spectrum. Whether you’re looking for entry-level or executive roles, we’re here to help. Here are a few areas we hire for:
- Brand Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Events Marketing
Seeking exceptional talent for your events and conferences? Whether it's securing sponsorships or managing the entire event, our expert team is here to ensure your success with the right talent fit. We cover areas including:
- Sponsorship
- Events
- US Wide Conferences
From payroll specialists to CFOs, our staffing expertise covers the full spectrum of your finance and accounting requirements. Discover the diverse roles we can fill for you:
- Finance Management
- Accounting
- Grants & Local Taxes
Discover leaders with the perfect skills and cultural alignment. We excel in executive search for challenging management roles, from CXOs to Executives. Our contingent model is results-based and our expert team will deliver candidates who fit your organization seamlessly.
- C-Suite
- VP Level
- General Management
Should you need exceptional talent in Human Resources or Organizational Development, we are committed to partnering with you to secure the perfect match. Our expertise spans a variety of roles, including:
- Human Resources
- Benefits and Payroll
- People and Culture
Our staffing solutions cover a wide array of administrative roles, from customer service and legal support to facilities management and beyond. We are committed to partnering with you to identify the perfect candidates tailored to your specific administrative requirements. Roles we fill, include:
- Administrators
- Operations
- Governance
Our staffing teams expertly place professionals across the spectrum of Information Technology (IT), Data and CRM focused roles, from entry-level to executive. Whether dealing with legacy systems, tailored data projects or CRM development, we ensure enduring talent matches that drive success. Some of the areas we deliver for include:
- Information Technology
- CRM and Data
- Systems Support
Our expert staffing specialists are adept at placing elite professionals with expertise in Research and Programs tailored for associations, trade bodies, and professional organizations. We possess comprehensive knowledge across a multitude of critical areas within these sectors, including:
- Research and Programs
- Intelligence and Insights
- Education
Some of the clients we work with






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I think if other membership associations are looking for a recruitment agency, I would highly recommend Membership Bespoke. The service they provide, they listen to us, they take on board our feedback, they tweak the candidates we get through. And they now get us. So we continue to work with them as a partner, and they are providing us every time we have a vacancy with quality candidates first time.
Membership Bespoke did an excellent job. The talent identified was very strong, which meant we were selecting from a pool of strong candidates. They were easy to work with and the speed of communication and keeping in touch throughout the process meant that we were able to secure the talented people we needed, while working against a very competitive backdrop. They needed to pull upon their experience of the membership sector and use their expertise to search other sectors to find us the team we required to get up and running quickly to provide the services needed by the membership at a challenging time.
The position of Commercial Director is vital to our organisation’s leadership, playing a key role in our ongoing development. After an initial attempt to fill this important role proved unsuccessful, we turned to Membership Bespoke for their expert help. Their deep understanding of our specific needs and thoughtful approach resulted in an excellent appointment that has already begun driving meaningful progress for the BDIA.
TAF has a long-standing and hugely valuable relationship with Membership Bespoke, providing our members with insight and advice based on their years of experience as the leading membership recruiter in the UK. Their expertise in the membership employment market is second-to-none.
Membership Bespoke supported our institution in recruiting a new role in a difficult market within a tight time frame. They rapidly delivered against the brief and were on hand at all times to support the process with quick turnaround times. We had a great experience working with the team and a successful recruitment process.
I reached out to Daniel at Membership Bespoke after an extended and unsuccessful period of trying to fill a Senior Marketing position. Daniel quickly got to grips with the nature of the role and skills we were looking for but also took time to understand the culture of our organisation. He very quickly identified a strong shortlist of candidates who were appointable. We have since used the team at Membership Bespoke for a finance role and again were delighted with the calibre of candidates put forward.
Membership Bespoke ran an excellent and efficient recruitment campaign for two executive posts in our marketing team. They understood quickly how the membership ethos translates into the barrister chambers environment, adapted their longlists to our feedback, and put forward some strong and straightforwardly appointable candidates.
We found ourselves in need of a new Trade Policy and Committees Manager as our current person was approaching retirement. It was essential to identify an individual with significant experience in overseeing committees and an in-depth knowledge of the food industry. We sought assistance from Membership Bespoke, given their thorough expertise of the membership sector. Their ability to grasp our requirements was exceptional, and they presented us with an impressive selection of talent. Ultimately, we shortlisted two remarkable candidates, making the final choice rather difficult, but we are satisfied with our decision!
I think if other membership associations are looking for a recruitment agency, I would highly recommend Membership Bespoke. The service they provide, they listen to us, they take on board our feedback, they tweak the candidates we get through. And they now get us. So we continue to work with them as a partner, and they are providing us every time we have a vacancy with quality candidates first time.
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our contingent staffing model is fasTER, accurate & MORE cost-effective than a direct approach
Our contingent staffing delivery model is designed to be faster, more affordable, and most importantly, focused on delivering real staffing results.
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