Head of Business Development

Cricexec; Leeds; On-site; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization in the UK is seeking a Head of Business Development to shape the fundraising and partnerships strategy. The role involves driving diverse income streams including corporate partnerships and sponsorships while ensuring every initiative contributes to measurable community outcomes. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in business development, proven success in securing funding, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Join us and make a significant impact in Yorkshire Cricket.

Benefits

Health cash plan provider

25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

Pension contributions

Yorkshire County Cricket Club membership

Access to employee assistance programmes

Enhanced parental leave

Volunteering leave

Wellbeing and cultural leave

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in senior-level business development, ideally in sport or charity.
• Demonstrable success in securing high-value partnerships and grants.
• Experience in developing strategic plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising, partnerships, and income growth strategy.
• Drive income streams including corporate partnerships and sponsorships.
• Oversee impact and reporting on partnerships.

Skills

Senior-level business development

Income generation

Fundraising

Commercial partnership

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Job description

Overview

Link to Apply: https://talent.sage.hr/jobs/30faf749-4f69-4b49-bb64-d6a0662d91dc

We are looking for a Head of Business Development to lead the Foundation’s fundraising, partnerships, and income growth strategy. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, this role drives diverse income streams, including corporate partnerships, sponsorships, philanthropy, trusts and foundations, and public sector funding, to ensure sustainable investment in impactful cricket and community programmes. The role also oversees impact, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring every partnership and funding opportunity contributes to measurable outcomes and strengthens YCF’s profile and reach across the county. This is a chance to make a real difference in Yorkshire Cricket, shaping growth, building partnerships, and supporting inclusive, sustainable programmes that inspire communities. For more information, access the full job description including selection criteria for the role.

Responsibilities

The following responsibilities are described in the job description:

• Lead the Foundation’s fundraising, partnerships, and income growth strategy.
• Drive diverse income streams, including corporate partnerships, sponsorships, philanthropy, trusts and foundations, and public sector funding.
• Oversee impact, monitoring, and reporting to ensure partnerships contribute to measurable outcomes and strengthen YCF’s profile and reach.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in senior-level business development, income generation, fundraising, or commercial partnership roles, ideally within sport, charity, community development or similar sectors
• Demonstrable success in securing high-value partnerships, sponsorships, grants, or philanthropic donations
• Experience developing strategic business development, commercial, or fundraising plans
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Essential and Desirable Criteria

For further essential and desirable criteria, please view the job description.

Benefits

• Health cash plan provider
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays which increases based on years of service
• Pension contributions
• Yorkshire County Cricket Club membership
• Access to employee assistance programmes
• Enhanced parental leave
• Volunteering leave
• Wellbeing and cultural leave

Safeguarding

Yorkshire Cricket is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Information about how we manage DBS checks can be found in our DBS Guidance.

How to apply

If you have any questions regarding the vacancy, please contact us at [e-mail]