Community Business Development Manager

Arts Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A creative arts organization in Greater London is seeking a Community Business Development Manager to drive transformational growth across its programming. The role focuses on expanding income generation through sponsorships, partnerships, and impactful reporting. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in income generation, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft IT and Google Suite. A passion for the arts and the ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in income generation and management, delivering on time and within budget.
• Strong financial literacy and analytical mind.
• Experience in relationship building with stakeholders and funders.

Responsibilities

• Expand income generation through various initiatives.
• Secure sponsorships and multi-year funding.
• Develop contracts with schools and local authorities.

Skills

Income generation and management

Budget management

Relationship building

Excellent communication skills

Strategic thinking

Tools

Microsoft IT

Google Suite

Job description

Thu, 22 Jan 2026">published - Thu, 22 Jan 2026

Job Summary

NEON is seeking to expand our team capacity to deliver transformational growth across our creative programming. The Community Business Development Manager will transition NEON from project-based delivery to sustainable, recurring programmes while scaling our impact within the creative industries.

Job Description

This is a creative arts organisation in a growth phase so the role holder and the Founder and Artistic Director will be constantly developing the role to adjust to emerging needs. Drive, flexibility and working at pace are the drivers for the role.

• You are passionate about the arts and creative sectors, wanting to use your abilities to nurture the talents of others and increase diversity within these sectors
• You enjoy working in an entrepreneurial and creative , start-up environment - understanding that this may mean doing what is needed to get the outcome, even if not within one's own role
• You have resilience to change course and adapt priorities as needed by the business
• You are as comfortable working independently as you are as part of a team
• You enjoy working with a small team and contributing to the broader ambition of the whole organisation and being an ambassador for our work
• Ability to be self-servicing including proficient use of Microsoft IT and Google Suite packages
• Willing to be based in our studio in Vauxhall
• Applications close on 3rd February 2026 at 23:59 pm.
• Interviews are expected to take place on a rolling basis.

Job Requirements

• Experience and skills
• 5 years plus demonstrable experience of income generation and management, delivering on time and within budget
• Demonstrable experience of budget management - strong financial literacy, commercial awareness and analytical mind
• Substantial experience of relationship building and collaborative partnership with people from all sectors and backgrounds - especially at senior management/executive level e.g. stakeholders, funders and delivery partners
• Demonstrable track record of managing and monitoring performance to meet objectives and delivery of targets
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate and present ideas clearly, coherently and persuasively in the written format as well as verbally
• Ability to think, act and communicate strategically and creatively
• Ability to be self-servicing including proficient use of Microsoft IT and Google Suite packages
• Knowledge and/or experience of the arts and creative industries, in a startup or with

Job Responsibilities

The postholder will:

• Expand income generation through studio hires, memberships, events, and trading
• Securing sponsorships, multi-year funding, and philanthropic donations
• Develop contracts and partnerships with schools, local authorities, and corporate entities
• Strengthening impact reporting, financial reporting, and management
• Supporting the Founder and Artistic Director to build a resilient recurring business model across our sites in Vauxhall from 2026.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Community Business Development Manager 22.5 Hours Per Week.

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