Catering Business Development Lead

Catering Business Development Lead - The Caring Kitchen

Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, WF8 4BG

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

Hours: 30 hours per week, flexibility required

The Caring Kitchen is the commercial catering trading arm of The Prince of Wales Hospice - providing catering for corporate, community and private events while generating vital income to support patient and family care.

We’re looking for an ambitious, commercially focused Catering Business Development Lead to help us take The Caring Kitchen to the next level.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys winning new business, developing relationships, spotting opportunities and turning them into revenue. You’ll play a key role in growing our customer base, increasing bookings and developing The Caring Kitchen’s reputation as a catering provider of choice.

About the Role

This is an exciting new role focused on business growth and commercial development for The Caring Kitchen. Working closely with the Catering Services Manager, Fundraising and Marketing teams, you’ll take an active role in identifying and developing new business opportunities across corporate, community and private events.

You’ll be responsible for building strong customer and business relationships, promoting our catering services and converting opportunities into bookings.

About You

We are 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 The Caring Kitchen?

The Caring Kitchen offers something different. You’ll have the opportunity to grow a business, build relationships and make a difference. Every booking helps generate income for The Prince of Wales Hospice and supports the care we provide to patients and their families.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

In our most recent staff survey:

• 100% of our staff said 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, Head Chef:

📧 gstaric@pwh.org.uk

📞 01977 708868

Closing date: Sunday 18th October 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.