International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
Regional Manager - UK
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Help shape a safer powered access industry across the UK.
We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded UK Regional Manager to promote safety in work at height and the safe and effective use of powered access across the UK.
As UK Regional Manager, you will be a key point of contact for our existing members, building strong relationships while identifying opportunities to grow our membership, training centre network and wider industry engagement.
This is a highly autonomous role. You will have the flexibility to manage your own workload and diary, working remotely and travelling throughout the UK to ensure you are where you can make the greatest impact for IPAF and its members.
You will report to the UK General Manager.
The Role
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Promoting the safe and effective use of powered access across all relevant markets and sectors.
- Promoting safety when working at height, including the use of MEWPs, MCWPs and construction hoists.
- Managing and developing relationships with existing IPAF members and key industry stakeholders.
- Recruiting new IPAF members and training centres.
- Promoting IPAF training courses and IPAF Rental+ throughout the powered access industry.
- Visiting members, construction sites, training centres and other industry stakeholders.
- Managing institutional relationships and key contacts across the UK.
- Representing IPAF at trade exhibitions, seminars, conferences and other industry events.
- Organising and developing regional events and initiatives on behalf of the organisation.
- Working closely with IPAF's marketing team to support relevant marketing and promotional activity.
- Attending and actively participating in IPAF UK Country Council meetings.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date information within the organisation's CRM system.
- Sharing progress, insight and best practice with colleagues and regional representatives in the UK and internationally.
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About You
We are looking for someone who combines strong industry knowledge with excellent communication, relationship-building and commercial skills.
You will ideally have:
- Experience in a management, business development or sales role within the machinery, training, construction, powered access or health and safety sectors.
- Detailed knowledge of construction and experience of working with or visiting construction sites.
- Current knowledge of industrial health and safety issues, ideally including powered access and working at height.
- Demonstrable commercial experience and the ability to identify and develop new opportunities.
- An understanding of the needs and priorities of a membership organisation.
- Excellent relationship-building and customer service skills at all levels.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confidence in public speaking and presenting.
- Strong negotiation and decision-making skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- The ability to work independently and effectively from a home base.
- The flexibility to travel regularly throughout the UK and occasionally internationally.
- Experience or knowledge of MEWPs, MCWPs and construction hoists would be a significant advantage, as would being a qualified IPAF Instructor or having relevant health and safety training experience. Additional language skills would also be welcomed.
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The Person
You will be enthusiastic, imaginative and proactive, with the confidence to work autonomously while remaining an effective member of an international team.
You will be someone who:
- Is passionate about improving safety and raising industry standards.
- Enjoys developing relationships and engaging with people at all levels.
- Is commercially aware and motivated by growing membership and industry participation.
- Remains a clear and confident thinker under pressure.
- Brings creativity, insight and enthusiasm to their work.
- Is comfortable representing an organisation publicly and demonstrates excellent PR and ambassadorial skills.
- Enjoys working in an international environment and sharing knowledge with colleagues across different regions.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile regional role with considerable autonomy and flexibility. You will work directly with members and industry stakeholders, helping to grow IPAF's presence while making a tangible contribution to improving safety when working at height throughout the UK.
If you have strong powered access, construction, training or health and safety experience and enjoy building relationships, developing new opportunities and representing an organisation across an industry, we would love to hear from you.
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