Catering Business Development Lead

THE FIVE TOWNS PLUS HOSPICE FUND LIMITED; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

Bank holidays included

Ongoing learning and development

Enhanced sick pay

Employee assistance programme

Discounted on-site meals

Free on-site parking

Job summary

The Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract is seeking a Catering Business Development Lead to drive growth for our external catering service, The Caring Kitchen. You will partner with Catering Services, Fundraising and Marketing to create opportunities and boost income for patient and family care.

We are looking for a candidate with business development and sales experience, strong communication skills and a proactive, customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, sales or account management.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable driving as part of the role.
• Experience in catering, hospitality or events is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand our external catering business, The Caring Kitchen.
• Identify opportunities, build lasting customer relationships and increase bookings across corporate, community and private events.
• Promote services, develop partnerships and help maximise income for the Hospice.

Skills

Business development

Sales / account management

Communication skills

Networking

Opportunity development

Driving licence

Catering/hospitality/events

Job description

Catering Business Development Lead

• Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, Pontefract
• Earnings: £30672.00 to £34958.00

Catering Business Development Lead

Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, WF8 4BG

Salary: £30,672 - £34,958 FTE (dependent on experience)

Hours: 30 hours per week, flexibility required

Are you a natural relationship-builder with a passion for business growth and community impact? We're looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded Catering Business Development Lead to help grow our catering services and generate vital income to support patient and family care at The Prince of Wales Hospice.

About the Role

This is an exciting new opportunity to develop and expand our external catering business – The Caring Kitchen. Working closely with our Catering Services Manager, Fundraising and Marketing teams, you'll identify new opportunities, build lasting customer relationships and increase bookings across corporate, community and private events. You'll become the face of our catering offer, promoting our services, developing partnerships and helping maximise income for the Hospice.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in business development, sales or account management
• Excellent communication and networking skills
• A proactive and customer-focused approach
• A proven ability to develop opportunities and achieve targets
• Strong organisational and relationship management skills
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and be confident driving as part of the role
• Experience in catering, hospitality or events (desirable)

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

In our most recent staff survey:

• All of our staff felt they make a real difference and are proud to work for the Hospice
• 97% of employees said they enjoy working with our team

Benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme
• Staff wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme, complementary therapy sessions, clinical supervision and access to occupational health support
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts
• Discounted on-site meals during working hours
• Discounted local gym memberships
• Free on-site car parking
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Annual salary review

For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Greg Staric, Catering Services Manager:

[e-mail]

01977 708868

Closing date: Sunday 27th September 2026 at 11:59pm

We are conducting interviews throughout the listing and may close applications early.

Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have and provide the right to work in the UK. Any job offer will also be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and 2 references.