Business Development Growth Lead

Description:

This is a senior strategic role sitting directly alongside the Founder & Director. You will lead all income-generating activity and manage a small team of three volunteers. Your work will span four core areas:

Funding & Grant Applications

• Research and identify suitable funding opportunities — grants, trusts, foundations, and public funding streams.

• Lead on drafting and submitting high-quality funding applications with compelling written cases for support.

• Maintain a funding pipeline and calendar, tracking deadlines, outcomes, and reporting requirements.

• Build relationships with funders and develop Archimake's profile in relevant funding communities.

Business Development & School Engagement

• Develop and pursue strategies to grow Archimake's school partnerships, workshop bookings, and public engagement.

• Research potential partnerships, sponsorships, and commercial relationships aligned with Archimake's mission.

• Identify and assess opportunities for Archimake to expand its reach and impact commercially.

• Contribute to the development of a medium-term business plan with the Founder & Director.

Team Leadership & Content Direction

• Manage and support the Operations & Admin Coordinator, Copy Writer, Social Media Manger and Events Coordinator

• Brief and direct the team on funding applications, school outreach, and external-facing written materials.

• Review and quality-check written outputs before submission or publication.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Annual reports for stakeholders & partners

We Are Looking for Someone Who

• Has demonstrable experience in fundraising, grant writing, business development, or commercial strategy.

• Has strong analytical skills and can interpret financial information clearly.

• Writes with exceptional clarity and persuasion — particularly for funding applications and business cases.

• Has experience managing or directing a small team, even in a voluntary or project capacity.

• Is self-motivated and able to work independently to a consistently high standard.