Managing Director / Rheolwr Gyfarwyddwr

Join to apply for the Managing Director / Rheolwr Gyfarwyddwr role at Gwella (Flintshire Libraries and Leisure) Join to apply for the Managing Director / Rheolwr Gyfarwyddwr role at Gwella (Flintshire Libraries and Leisure) Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Flintshire Libraries and Leisure Limited, trading as Gwella, is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATC), wholly owned by Flintshire County Council, which manages leisure centres, libraries and heritage services via an Agency Agreement. As an independent organisation, Gwella works co-operatively with the Council to deliver valued and sustainable community services. Gwella employs circa 250 employees and 100+ relief workers. The organisation has an annual turnover of approximately £11 million per annum, with more than two million customers a year visiting and/or using its services. Gwella manages four leisure centres (in Buckley, Deeside, Flint and Mold), seven libraries (in Broughton, Buckley, Connah’s Quay, Deeside, Flint, Holywell and Mold), sports development, the National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS), museum and heritage services, and nearly 200 outdoor children’s play areas. This is a unique opportunity to shape and drive a commercially focused, socially driven organisation. You will: • Set / deliver the strategic vision for growth and operational excellence. • Lead talented teams across leisure, libraries and community services. • Develop and maintain strong partnerships with the council, key stakeholders and the wider community. • Drive financial sustainability, service innovation and customer excellence. • Champion a culture of empowerment, inclusion and continuous improvement. You will be an inspiring and entrepreneurial professional with: • A proven track record of success in your field. • Strong commercial acumen, with experience of driving business growth and operational efficiency. • Excellent stakeholder management skills, ideally within a public sector environment or arm’s length organisation. • A passion for delivering services that make a real difference to people\’s lives. • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to lead and influence through vision, collaboration and results. Why Join Us? • Influence and shape services that are vital to our communities. • Work as part of a dedicated, forward-thinking team. • Genuine opportunity to innovate and grow the business. Visit www.gwella.wales/careers Seniority level Seniority level Executive Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Business Development and Sales Industries Libraries Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Gwella (Flintshire Libraries and Leisure) by 2x Get notified about new Managing Director jobs in Queensferry, Wales, United Kingdom . Chief Executive Officer, ASYLUM LINK MERSEYSIDE Merseyside, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Programme Directors are you ready to take your career global? Australia is calling! Connah\’s Quay, Wales, United Kingdom 1 month ago Chester, England, United Kingdom 8 hours ago Wirral, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Liverpool, England, United Kingdom £34,000.00-£34,000.00 1 month ago General Manager : Leading Fast:Food Brand Merseyside, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Executive Director – Transformation and Improvement Warrington, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Merseyside, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago Warrington, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Assistant Vice President Corporate Accounts – Institutional \”Retain & Grow\” – UK, Ireland, Nordics, Switzerland & Benelux Northwich, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Assistant Vice President Corporate Accounts – Institutional \”Retain & Grow\” – UK, Ireland, Nordics, Switzerland & Benelux Northwich, England, United Kingdom 6 months ago Warrington, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Warrington, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Warrington, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Warrington, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Flintshire, Wales, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Ellesmere Port, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr