Managing Director

Organisation: Gwella
Salary: £79,712.00 per annum
Location: Flintshire, North Wales
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 22 June 2025
Job Description: The Managing Director is responsible for the leadership, strategic management and sustainability of Gwella, a local authority trading company managing leisure centres, libraries and heritage services on behalf of Flintshire County Council.

Gwella is in the early stages of its development and the Managing Director will lead on the implementation of the key pillars which will provide the organisation with stability and the platform to improve performance, to optimise resources, to meet customer expectations, and to maintain a financially sustainable operating model for the long-term.

The post requires a strategic thinker with comprehensive knowledge and experience of managing the balance between community services and commercial activity, of understanding the dynamics between the economic and the non-economic elements of the business.

The ability to collaborate effectively with partners will be a significant driver in moving the organisation to a broader health and well-being focus to meet the needs of local communities and the wider cross-cutting themes of public sector policy.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and drive a commercially focused, socially driven organisation. You will:

1. Set / deliver the strategic vision for growth and operational excellence.
2. Lead talented teams across leisure, libraries and community services.
3. Develop and maintain strong partnerships with the Council, key stakeholders and the wider community.
4. Drive financial sustainability, service innovation and customer excellence.
5. Champion a culture of empowerment, inclusion and continuous improvement.

You will be an inspiring and entrepreneurial professional with:

1. A proven track record of success in your field.
2. Strong commercial acumen, with experience of driving business growth and operational efficiency.
3. Excellent stakeholder management skills, ideally within a public sector environment or arm’s length organisation.
4. A passion for delivering services that make a real difference to people's lives.
5. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to lead and influence through vision, collaboration and results.

Why join us?

1. Influence and shape services that are vital to our communities.
2. Work as part of a dedicated, forward-thinking team.
3. Genuine opportunity to innovate and grow the business.
How to apply: Apply via the Gwella website at www.gwella.wales/careers