Make UK Defence is a national not-for-profit, member owned defence trade association, part of Make UK the manufacturers’ organisation. We champion and support the UK’s innovative and diverse defence supply chain.

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you’ll do at work:

• Process new membership applications, upgrades/downgrades, and resignations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Generate and issue invoices for new memberships and annual renewals.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date member records within the CRM system and on the member platform.
• Assist with the onboarding process for new members, including welcome communications and introductory materials.
• Handle member queries via phone and email, ensuring a professional and helpful response at all times.
• Support Membership Managers with day-to-day administrative tasks and ad-hoc requests.
• Provide admin support across a variety of MakeUK Defence events such as webinars, Meet the Buyer sessions, and the annual MakeUK Defence Summit and Dinner.
• Manage event bookings and registrations, ensuring all attendee information is recorded and communicated accurately.
• Respond to event-related enquiries and provide clear, timely information to participants and stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of event materials, such as delegate lists, name badges, and joining instructions.
• Attend selected events to provide onsite support, including registration, delegate coordination, and general assistance as needed.
• Help gather and input post-event feedback and support follow-up communications.
• Ensure CRM and internal databases are kept current, accurate, and compliant with data protection regulations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in administration workflows and customer service.