Business Development Manager

Canterbury Cathedral; England; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Canterbury Cathedral is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to lead strategic growth across its commercial and visitor-facing operations. This role offers a unique chance to shape the institution's future while preserving its cultural significance, requiring proven business development skills, strong communication abilities, and a passion for cultural heritage.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, ideally within heritage, tourism, or nonprofit sectors.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance innovation with sensitivity to the Cathedrals spiritual and historical context.

Responsibilities

• Researching the external market and competitors to maximise potential for heritage skills.
• Generating new business through relationships and tender opportunities.
• Developing persuasive bid proposals compliant with tender requirements.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Passion for cultural heritage

Job description

Remuneration

£50,000 per annum

Closing Date

11-Aug-25

About Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral is the cathedral of the archbishop of Canterbury, the leader of the Church of England and symbolic leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Located in Canterbury, Kent, it is one of the oldest Christian structures in England and forms part of a World Heritage Site.

The Role

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a dynamic and visionary Business Development Manager to lead strategic growth initiatives across our commercial and visitor-facing operations. This is a unique opportunity to shape and influence the future of a world-renowned institution whilst preserving its sacred and cultural legacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Researching the external market and competitors within the market to analyse how Canterbury Cathedral (through its trading subsidiary) can maximise the potential for supplying world class heritage skills to the market.
• Generating new business by proactively making new relationships, visiting commissioners, identifying tender opportunities and securing business from external clients locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
• Creating strong relationships with all stakeholders, to ensure that we are their first thought when seeking heritage craft skills.
• Developing and writing clear, concise, and persuasive bid proposals which are compliant with the tender requirements and guidelines, including formatting, content structure, and submission deadlines.
• Supporting commercial and operational discussions and contribute strategic and operational insight to proposals.
  
  

Please see the full job description and person specification for further details.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in business development, ideally within heritage, tourism, or nonprofit sectors
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Passion for cultural heritage and community engagement
• Ability to balance innovation with sensitivity to the Cathedrals spiritual and historical context
  
  

Our Recruiting Approach

As applications are received, interviews may take place prior to the advertised closing date.

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