Chief Executive Officer

We are looking for an inspiring and strategic CEO to lead the next phase of our development – strengthening our impact, driving sustainable growth and building on our reputation as a thriving community sport destination. The CEO will work closely with the Board of Trustees to deliver organisational excellence, strong governance and long-term strategic ambition. About the Role As CEO, you will provide strategic, financial and operational leadership, ensuring the Centre continues to grow sustainably while remaining rooted in community impact and strong governance.

You will shape and deliver the organisation’s long‑term vision and ensure services, programmes and operations remain high‑quality, inclusive and aligned to community need. This is a pivotal role for a leader who combines commercial instinct with values‑led leadership, and who can represent the organisation credibly across local, regional and national stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Lead the development and delivery of a bold, future‑focused strategy for the Charity. Translate long‑term vision into clear priorities, measurable objectives and sustainable growth Work closely with the Board to support strong and effective governance . Commercial & Financial Leadership Strengthen financial sustainability through robust budgeting, forecasting, planning and risk management. Grow income through partnerships, memberships, programmes, development of our retail arm, grants and commercial activity.

Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with charity governance requirements. People & Culture Leadership Foster a culture of trust, inclusion, safeguarding, respect and high performance. Lead, support and develop the senior leadership team; embed fair and compliant people practices. Champion equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation. Organisational Excellence & Compliance Ensure best‑practice policies, systems and processes across the organisation.

Oversee safeguarding, health & safety and regulatory compliance. Produce high‑quality reports for the Board, funders and regulators. Partnerships, Profile & Community Engagement Act as an ambassador for the organisation—locally, regionally and nationally. Build influential relationships with governing bodies, local authorities, schools, community partners and funders. Enhance the Centre’s visibility, reputation and reach. Programme & Service Oversight Provide strategic oversight of programme development to ensure high‑quality, inclusive offers aligned to community needs.

Support managers in driving innovation and impact across services. About You You will bring:
Senior leadership experience in sport, leisure, charity or community settings. A successful track record in delivering growth, developing partnerships and organisational development. Strong financial and commercial acumen. An inclusive, collaborative and empowering leadership style. Passion for community sport, wellbeing and widening participation. Applications will close on Friday 27 th February ase note provisional interview dates are as follows: first round interview:
Tuesday 17 th March, second round interview:
Tuesday 31 st March