Ceremonies Business Development Support - Consultant
Closing date: Sunday 2 August 2026
Humanist Ceremonies was the first organisation to provide non-religious ceremonies in the UK, and is the longest-standing training provider for celebrants. We are proud to have been pioneers and for our ceremonies to have changed how society thinks about weddings, funerals, and naming ceremonies.
We are now seeking a Business Development consultant to provide expert support to grow our ceremonies work.
Key Deliverables for the role include:
A business development strategy to engage trade and industry, to drive demand for Humanist Ceremonies;
Stakeholder engagement within relevant industries and networks, and representation of Humanists Ceremonies, and our network of celebrants, at relevant events and meetings;
Organisationally aligned marketing to increase understanding and awareness of humanist ceremonies and celebrants, and in supporting celebrants to market themselves to sector stakeholders;
Reports on the impact and return on investment of implemented marketing strategies and business development activities; and
State of the industry reports that share insights, trends and good practice from the ceremonies sector.
Is this the right position for you?
We are looking for someone who can step in and deliver impact. You are a great fit if you have:
A proven track record in B2B sales or building high-value professional partnerships.
The insight to show industry partners how Humanist Ceremonies and our celebrants deliver the professionalism and standards their clients demand.
Strong relationship skills, with a knack for building warm, constructive professional networks and working with trade publications.
Creative flair, capable of launching exciting marketing campaigns and commissioning design work that drives tangible results.
For more information and to apply
Please download the Ceremonies Business Development Support Role + Person Specification (PDF) or (.docx) for more information and click the 'Apply now' button to begin your application. You'll be asked to provide a supporting statement that describes how you meet the person specification criteria for this role, and tell us why you are interested in working with us.
Shortlisting and interviews
Candidates shortlisted for an interview will be notified via email. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held 12, 13, or 17 August 2026 at our offices at 3 Waterhouse Square, London EC1N 2SW.
If you have any questions about the post, please feel free to contact the hiring manager, Clare Elcombe Webber on clare@humanists.uk - she will be very happy to talk with you more about the role.
- Department
- Directorate of Community Services
- Role
- Ceremonies Business Development Support
- Locations
- UK-wide
- Monthly salary
- £1,500
- Employment type
- Contract
- Last date to apply
- 02 August, 2026
- Job type
- Consultant
- Remote Status
- Fully remote
About Humanists UK
We started out in 1896, and since then we’ve always been a growing movement at the forefront of social change. Today we’re trusted by over 120,000 members and supporters and over 70 local and special interest affiliates to promote humanism.
We put humanism into practice through effective campaigning and services, supporting lasting change for happier, more fulfilling lives. Our policies are informed with the support of over 150 of the UK’s most prominent philosophers, scientists, and other thinkers and experts and we seek to advance them with the help of over 100 parliamentarians in membership of the All Party Parliamentary Humanist Group. We bring like-minded people together to make change happen, and we strive to be their voice in public debate, drawing on contemporary humanist thought and the worldwide humanist tradition.
We’ve been conducting non-religious funerals, weddings, and baby-namings for 120 years. Our highly trained celebrants are the best you’ll find anywhere, and they support individuals to create authentic, bespoke ceremonies that put people and their stories at the heart of every occasion.
We also help vulnerable people easily access like-minded and effective non-religious pastoral support that is specially tailored to work for them. Our trained and accredited non-religious pastoral support volunteers operate across hospitals, prisons, and the armed forces.