Head of Business Development (Maternity cover)

Interviews will take place on 10 September 2025.

About the role

Join one of the country’s largest and most forward-thinking Citizens Advice services.

We’re looking for an experienced, strategic and entrepreneurial Head of Business Development to lead our income generation, data and insights, and communications functions during a period of maternity leave cover.

You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of Citizens Advice Hull and East Riding, working alongside our senior leadership team to ensure our services are sustainable, innovative, and impactful.

What you’ll be doing:

Securing income through contracts, tenders, and funding bids

Leading our Business Development Team (Communications Officer and Data & Insights Officer)

Developing strategic partnerships with commissioners, funders and stakeholders

Using data and evidence to shape service delivery and inform campaigns

Overseeing communications and engagement to raise our profile and influence

Supporting organisational strategy and innovation across multiple sites

What we’re looking for:

Senior leadership experience is preferred, ideally in the charity or advice sector

A proven track record of income generation and business development

Strong analytical and strategic planning skills

Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

A collaborative, can-do mindset and an ability to thrive in a dynamic environment

Be part of a respected, FCA-regulated advice charity supporting 23,000+ people annually

Lead a small but high-performing team making a measurable difference

Hybrid working available across home and our four offices (Hull, Beverley, Bridlington and Goole)

Work in a forward-thinking organisation committed to learning, innovation, and community impact

Generous annual leave and access to quality training and development.

We’re Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme that supports employers to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people.