Business Development Lead - Volunteer

KAINE MANAGEMENT LTD; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KAINE MANAGEMENT LTD in Leicester is seeking a Business Development Lead to steer strategic direction, oversee implementation, and align programmes, partnerships, and funding to strengthen community cohesion and support KAINE’s growth in the city.

You will chair the Strategy Committee, work with Finance, Community Engagement, and Programmes, and report to the Board on progress, risks, and opportunities, while staying true to the charity’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Experience developing or overseeing organisational strategy, business planning or transformation.
• Ability to analyse complex information, identify patterns and create structured, realistic plans.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to bring diverse voices into a cohesive direction.
• Excellent communication and diplomacy, able to lead through influence rather than authority.
• Commitment to KAINE’s mission, values and improving community cohesion in Leicester.

Responsibilities

• Chair the Strategy Committee and steward progress on strategic priorities.
• Design and lead the delivery of the organisation’s strategic plan.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Community Engagement and Programmes to ensure organisation-wide alignment.
• Provide regular reports to the Board on progress, issues, risks and opportunities.
• Ensure committee members have the information required to contribute effectively.

Skills

Strategy development

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership by influence

Job description

We’re seeking a Business Development Lead to lead our strategic direction, guide implementation, and align programmes, partnerships, and funding to strengthen community cohesion and support Kainé’s growth across Leicester.

What difference will you make?

• A meaningful opportunity to shape the future of one of Leicester’s most culturally impactful charities.
• Exposure to strategic leadership, governance, and multi-stakeholder decision-making.
• A chance to use your skills to improve community cohesion for over 13,000 residents a year.
• Personal growth, new networks, and the joy of working with a passionate, values-driven team.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Experience developing or overseeing organisational strategy, business planning or transformation.
• Ability to analyse complex information, identify patterns and create structured, realistic plans.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to bring diverse voices into a cohesive direction.
• Excellent communication and diplomacy, able to lead through influence rather than authority.
• Commitment to Kainé’s mission, values and improving community cohesion in Leicester.

Desirable

• Experience in charity governance or serving on a board or committee.
• Understanding of Leicester’s cultural landscape.
• Experience supporting organisations through growth or change.

Hybrid

What will you be doing?

As a Business Development Lead , you will chair the Strategy Committee and steward progress on all strategic priorities, ensuring alignment across our funds, programmes, partnerships, earned income activity, and long-term vision, including the future Kainé Centre. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across Operations, Finance, Community Engagement, Youth, and Programmes to ensure we stay accountable to our mission and adaptable to the realities of our city. This role sits at the heart of our growth journey.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Design and lead the delivery of the organisation’s strategic plan and drive progress against agreed priorities.
• Maintain and update implementation plans, ensuring clarity of timelines and responsibilities.
• Assign and oversee work within the Strategy Committee.
• Liaise with Finance, Operations, Community Engagement and Programmes to ensure organisation-wide alignment.
• Provide regular reports to the Board on progress, issues, risks and opportunities.
• Ensure committee members have the information required to contribute effectively.
• Attend Strategy Committee and Board meetings consistently, fulfilling duties expected of all Trustees.