Volunteer Advisory Role: Commercial strategist to help grow income for youth-focused charity | Kainé Management
KAINE MANAGEMENT LTD
Date: 1 day ago
City: Leicester, England
Contract type: Full time
Remote
Provide strategic advice to help a community charity in Leicester grow its earned income through services, events, and enterprise activities. Flexible, project-based role.
What difference will you make?
Your expertise will help us make strategic, informed decisions about how to grow sustainably. By strengthening our income-generating activities, we can build financial resilience, reduce dependency on grants, and fund more staff and programmes. You’ll play a key role in helping us unlock the full potential of our arts and education work - making it more accessible, scalable, and impactful. Your input could shape not just how we work, but how many lives we touch. Whether you contribute a few hours each month or support through a short-term project, your advice will leave a lasting legacy.
What are we looking for?
Essential skills & experience Track record in commercial strategy, social enterprise or business development Ability to identify and shape income-generating opportunities Experience advising on pricing, delivery models or market positioning Analytical thinking and financial modelling skills Comfort working independently and flexibly with a small team Strong communication skills and a pragmatic, mission-led approach Desirable Experience in charity sector Knowledge of educational or creative service markets Understanding of community engagement or culturally responsive work
What will you be doing?
Kainé Management is a community charity that has operated for over two decades in Leicester. Our focus areas are Arts, Community, and Education, and we deliver innovative, culturally responsive programming for young people, seniors, BAME students, and the wider community. To support our long-term sustainability and reduce reliance on grants, we are seeking to expand our income-generating activities - including workshops, education services, events, and performance bookings. We are looking for a Commercial Advisor to work closely with our Co-Founders and trustees on a flexible, project-based basis. You'll act in an advisory capacity to help shape our commercial roadmap and identify opportunities for earned income growth. Your input might include reviewing current services for commercial potential, proposing pricing or delivery models, helping us assess markets, or advising on strategy for launching new offerings. You might also support us in designing staff roles, costings, and financial planning related to this growth. The time commitment is flexible and can be adapted to your availability. We welcome interest from people with a background in commercial strategy, social enterprise, or business development who are passionate about creating social impact. This role is ideal if you want to contribute strategically to a cause you care about, without taking on formal board duties.
What difference will you make?
Your expertise will help us make strategic, informed decisions about how to grow sustainably. By strengthening our income-generating activities, we can build financial resilience, reduce dependency on grants, and fund more staff and programmes. You’ll play a key role in helping us unlock the full potential of our arts and education work - making it more accessible, scalable, and impactful. Your input could shape not just how we work, but how many lives we touch. Whether you contribute a few hours each month or support through a short-term project, your advice will leave a lasting legacy.
What are we looking for?
Essential skills & experience Track record in commercial strategy, social enterprise or business development Ability to identify and shape income-generating opportunities Experience advising on pricing, delivery models or market positioning Analytical thinking and financial modelling skills Comfort working independently and flexibly with a small team Strong communication skills and a pragmatic, mission-led approach Desirable Experience in charity sector Knowledge of educational or creative service markets Understanding of community engagement or culturally responsive work
What will you be doing?
Kainé Management is a community charity that has operated for over two decades in Leicester. Our focus areas are Arts, Community, and Education, and we deliver innovative, culturally responsive programming for young people, seniors, BAME students, and the wider community. To support our long-term sustainability and reduce reliance on grants, we are seeking to expand our income-generating activities - including workshops, education services, events, and performance bookings. We are looking for a Commercial Advisor to work closely with our Co-Founders and trustees on a flexible, project-based basis. You'll act in an advisory capacity to help shape our commercial roadmap and identify opportunities for earned income growth. Your input might include reviewing current services for commercial potential, proposing pricing or delivery models, helping us assess markets, or advising on strategy for launching new offerings. You might also support us in designing staff roles, costings, and financial planning related to this growth. The time commitment is flexible and can be adapted to your availability. We welcome interest from people with a background in commercial strategy, social enterprise, or business development who are passionate about creating social impact. This role is ideal if you want to contribute strategically to a cause you care about, without taking on formal board duties.
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