Chief Executive Officer in Leeds

We are delighted to be supportinga charityin their search for a Chief Executive Officer. You will be a values-driven leader, helping to create a vibrant, healthy and prosperous Yorkshire through sport and physical activity supporting the work of local, regional and national organisations.

This is your chance to step into a mission-led CEO role at the heart of sport, health and community landscape in the South & West Yorkshire area. As they move into a new strategic phase, they are looking for someone who can connect people, influence systems, and build on strong foundations to lead them through exciting times ahead.

You dont need a background in sportbut you must be passionate about tackling inequality and creating opportunities through movement and community partnerships.

As Chief Executive Officer youll bring:

• Strategic leadership and people-first values
• Political and policy awareness
• Partnership-building experience across sectors
• A commitment to equity, inclusion, and collaboration
• Strong communication and the ability to inspire trust

Youll lead an experienced team, shapethe charity\’s next funding bid, and work with local and national partners to embed sport and physical activity into health, education, and place-based strategies. Youll also be supported by a dedicated Board and trusted as a visible, empowering presence within their organisation.

Location & flexibility

This Chief Executive Officer role is hybrid. While their office is in Morley, they are more interested in presence than postcode. Regular in-person engagement across South and West Yorkshire will be essential.

What they offer:

• 27 days holiday rising to 30 after three years and 32 after five years
• Group Personal Pension Scheme Employer contribution of 6%
• Group Life Assurance scheme of x4 salary
• Extensive Employee Assistance programme to support health and wellbeing
• Paid time off for volunteering

Message from their Chair about the CEO role:

You don\’t need to meet every requirement to apply. If this role excites you and you think you could make a difference, we want to hear from you.

A note on inclusion:

The charity is committed to building a team that reflects the communities they serve. They actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are underrepresented in leadership rolesespecially women, people of colour, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, and those with lived experience of inequality.

The Inclusive Recruitment Process:

• Your CV will be used for information purposes only and will not be a determining factor in the shortlisting process.
• Candidates will complete a series of anonymised work-related questions designed to assess problem-solving skills, knowledge, and experience. These will be reviewed by a diverse panel.
• Feedback will be provided to all candidates at the end of the process.

How to Apply for this Chief Executive Officer opportunity:

• Submit your CV via the apply link online to register interest by Tuesday 13th May 2025 at 5pm
• Complete the work-related questions by Thursday 15th May 2025 at Midday
• First Stage in-person carousel interview: 10th June 2025
• Second Stage interview: 11th June 2025

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