CEO for Circadian Trust

CEO for Circadian Trust

Full-Time 90000 - 110000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Moon Executive Search

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a dynamic charity, driving innovation and community health initiatives.
  • Company: Circadian Trust, a respected charity in the public leisure sector.
  • Benefits: Opportunity to shape community wellbeing and work with diverse stakeholders.
  • Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to creating healthier communities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on public leisure services and inspire active lifestyles.
  • Qualifications: Strong leadership skills, experience in charity governance, and strategic growth.

The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 £ per year.

Our client, Circadian Trust, is an award‑winning charity and social enterprise recognised as a high‑performing leader in the public leisure sector. Operating five Active Lifestyle Centres across South Gloucestershire, the Trust delivers outstanding physical activity, wellbeing and community health services, inspiring active lifestyles for all.

They are now seeking to appoint an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next strategic chapter following the planned retirement of their long‑serving CEO in April 2027. This role requires a visionary, energetic and values‑driven leader who can act as an ambassador for the Trust, sustaining its unique people‑centred culture while driving commercial growth, strategic innovation and long‑term sustainability.

You will work closely with South Gloucestershire Council, national bodies such as Sport England, NHS partners and Community Leisure UK, ensuring the Trust continues to deliver high‑quality services and meaningful social impact.

For this role we are keen to hear from candidates with:

  • Strong political awareness and confidence navigating complex stakeholder environments
  • Expertise in corporate finance, business management and charity governance
  • A track record of delivering organisational change, strategic growth and positive culture
  • Experience securing and managing multiple funding streams
  • The ability to inspire, empower and motivate a diverse workforce of c.600 colleagues

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a respected, financially resilient and community‑rooted charity at a pivotal moment in its evolution. The new CEO will shape the future of public leisure and wellbeing services across South Gloucestershire, championing innovation, inclusion and healthier communities.

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We think you need these skills to ace CEO for Circadian Trust

Visionary Leadership
Values-Driven Approach
Political Awareness
Stakeholder Management
Corporate Finance Expertise
Business Management
Charity Governance