Business Development Executive

St. Michael's Hospice (North Hampshire); Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Michael’s Hospice (North Hampshire) in Basingstoke is seeking a Business Development Executive to grow income and partnerships that sustain expert palliative care for adults.

This on-site role focuses on identifying corporate and community partners, nurturing relationships, and securing sponsorships and donations. You will research prospects, tailor proposals and presentations, attend meetings and events, and work with the fundraising and retail teams to maximise opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in business development, sales, or income generation.
• Experience building and maintaining external partnerships.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to produce clear proposals, reports, and engaging materials.
• Relationship-management and networking abilities.
• Organizational and planning skills with target-driven focus.
• Proficiency with standard office software and CRM/database tools.
• Desirable experience in fundraising, charity, or healthcare settings.
• Willingness to work across multidisciplinary teams and independently.
• Driving license and access to transport beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new corporate and community partnerships.
• Nurture existing relationships and secure sponsorships and donations.
• Research prospects and prepare tailored proposals and presentations.
• Attend meetings and networking events; collaborate with fundraising and retail teams.
• Plan and promote fundraising campaigns and events.
• Maintain accurate records and report performance; provide stewardship updates.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Partnerships

Income generation

Tools

CRM

Job description

Company Description

St. Michael’s Hospice (North Hampshire) provides free specialist care for adults living with life-limiting illnesses across North Hampshire, serving a population of over 250,000 in Basingstoke and Deane, Hart, and East Hampshire. The Hospice delivers holistic support, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs through individually tailored care plans. A multi-disciplinary team of clinical professionals, therapists, chaplains, and family support officers works closely with patients and those close to them. With only 16% of costs covered by NHS and Government funding, the Hospice must raise over £4.8 million annually through retail shops, community fundraising, and corporate partnerships. Strong relationships with local businesses and supporters are vital to sustaining high-quality end-of-life care and support.

Role Description

The Business Development Executive will play a key role in growing income and partnerships to support the Hospice’s services. This on-site role, based in Basingstoke, involves identifying and developing new corporate and community partnerships, nurturing existing relationships, and securing sponsorships and donations. Day-to-day tasks include researching prospects, preparing tailored proposals and presentations, attending meetings and networking events, and collaborating with the fundraising and retail teams to maximize opportunities. The role also supports the planning and promotion of fundraising campaigns and events, maintains accurate records and reports on performance, and ensures that partners receive excellent stewardship and impact updates.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in business development, sales, or income generation, including experience building and maintaining external partnerships.


• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to produce clear proposals, reports, and engaging materials for diverse audiences.


• Relationship-management and networking abilities, with confidence in meeting stakeholders, attending events, and representing the Hospice professionally.


• Organizational and planning skills, including managing multiple projects, prioritizing workloads, and meeting income and activity targets.


• Proficiency with standard office software and CRM or database tools to track contacts, opportunities, and outcomes.


• Experience in fundraising, charity, or healthcare settings is desirable, as is knowledge of corporate social responsibility and community engagement.


• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and independently, showing initiative, resilience, and a results-focused approach.


• Commitment to the values of hospice care and sensitivity when working with people affected by life-limiting illness; a full driving license and access to transport would be beneficial.