CEO Organisation Yorkshire Sport Foundation Salary c£95,000pa Location Morley, Leeds Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 13 May 2025 Interview date 10 June 2025 Job Description This is your chance to step into a mission-led CEO role at the heart of sport, health and community landscape in our area. As we move into a new strategic phase, we're looking for someone who can connect people, influence systems, and build on strong foundations to lead us through exciting times ahead.You don't need a background in sport, but you must be passionate about tackling inequality and creating opportunities through movement and community partnerships.You'll bring:Strategic leadership and people-first valuesPolitical and policy awarenessPartnership-building experience across sectorsA commitment to equity, inclusion, and collaborationStrong communication and the ability to inspire trustYou'll lead an experienced team, shape our next funding bid, and work with local and national partners to embed sport and physical activity into health, education, and place-based strategies.You'll also be supported by a dedicated Board and trusted as a visible, empowering presence within our organisation.Location and flexibilityThis role is hybrid. While our office is in Morley, we're more interested in presence than postcode. Regular in-person engagement across South and West Yorkshire will be essential.Message from our Chair about the roleYou 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.Watch this video to find out more about the role.Closing date for applications: 13 May 2025 at 5pmClosing date for work sample submission: 15 May 2025 at noonLonglisted candidates will receive a verification call by level=First Stage in-person carousel interview: 10 June 2025Second Stage interview: 11 June 2025Download the job pack How to apply https://yorkshire.sportsuite.co.uk/jobs/10706 Share X LinkedIn Email