Business Development Manager - Volunteer

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to drive income through workshops, events, bookings, and partnerships. You will identify opportunities, build external relationships, and secure paid work to support long-term organisational growth and sustainability.

What difference will you make?

With your support in building partnerships and securing opportunities, we will strengthen our financial stability and expand our presence in the community.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in business development, income generation, partnerships, or fundraising
• Proven ability to secure paid opportunities and convert leads into revenue-generating activity
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with experience engaging external stakeholders
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify and develop new opportunities
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• A proactive, results-focused approach with the ability to work independently
• Experience working with external organisations such as schools, community groups, or partners

• Experience in events, workshops, arts,educationor community sectors
• Knowledge of grant applications or funding opportunities

Hybrid

What will you be doing?

• Develop and deliver strategies to increase earned income across all activity streams
• Secure paid workshops with schools, community groups, andorganisations
• Generate paid choir bookings and performance opportunities
• Identifysponsorship and partnership opportunities
• Support growth in choir membership and retention of paying participants
• Improve income generation from events through pricing and audience conversion strategies
• Identify and support small grant opportunities where appropriate