Head of Business Development (Yorkshire Cricket Foundation) Organisation The Yorkshire County Cricket Club Limited Salary Competitive Location Headingley Cricket Ground Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 22 February 2026 Job Description The OpportunityWe are looking for a Head of Business Development to lead the Foundation’s fundraising, partnerships, and income growth strategy. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, this role drives diverse income streams, including corporate partnerships, sponsorships, philanthropy, trusts and foundations, and public sector funding, to ensure sustainable investment in impactful cricket and community programmes.The role also oversees impact, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring every partnership and funding opportunity contributes to measurable outcomes and strengthens YCF’s profile and reach across the county.This is a chance to make a real difference in Yorkshire Cricket, shaping growth, building partnerships, and supporting inclusive, sustainable programmes that inspire communities.For more information, please visit our Careers Page to access the full job description including selection criteria for the role: https://talent.sage.hr/jobs/30faf749-4f69-4b49-bb64-d6a0662d91dcAbout YouWe are looking for people who meet the below criteria:• 4+ years’ experience in senior-level business development, income generation, fundraising, or commercial partnership roles, ideally within sport, charity, community development or similar sectors• Demonstrable success in securing high-value partnerships, sponsorships, grants, or philanthropic donations• Experience developing strategic business development, commercial, or fundraising plans• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and relationship-building skillsFor further essential and desirable criteria, please view the job description.Working at the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation Working at Yorkshire Cricket, you will benefit from the following: - Health cash plan provider - 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays which increases based on years of service- Pension contributions- Yorkshire County Cricket Club membership- Access to employee assistance programmes- Enhanced parental leave- Volunteering leave- Wellbeing and cultural leaveYorkshire Cricket is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. As part of that commitment, this post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Information about how we manage DBS checks can be found in our DBS Guidance.Should you have any questions regarding the vacancy, do not hesitate to get into contact with us at vacancies@yorkshirecricketfoundation.com How to apply For more information about the role and how to apply, please visit our Careers Page: https://talent.sage.hr/jobs/30faf749-4f69-4b49-bb64-d6a0662d91dc Share X LinkedIn Email