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CEO
| Posting date: | 15 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £95,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2025 |
| Location: | Morley, Leeds |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Yorkshire Sport Foundation |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CEO |
Summary
About Yorkshire Sport Foundation
Yorkshire Sport Foundation is a National Lottery funded
charity working across the nine districts of South Yorkshire and
West Yorkshire, and part of a network of England-wide Active
Partnerships.
Our vision is a vibrant, healthy and prosperous Yorkshire where
everyone can move more.
We believe in the power of movement, physical activity and sport
to change people’s lives, bring us together and tackle inequalities.
We want as many people as possible to enjoy all the benefits
being active can bring. As a charity we work closely with partners
to help individuals and communities tackle inequalities, overcome
barriers and build healthy habits for life.
Why this role matters
This is a pivotal leadership role at a time of transition. Our next
CEO will build on the strong foundations laid by our outgoing
leader and guide us through the development of our next strategy.
You’ll influence at the highest levels - locally and nationally - while
staying grounded in our purpose: tackling inequality through
movement, sport, and community connection. We are looking for
someone who leads with humility, integrity, and a deep-rooted
belief in people and place.
What you will be doing
• Setting and leading our organisational strategy in partnership
with the Board, staff, and stakeholders
• Building strong, trusted relationships across health, education,
community, local government, and national sport and activity
bodies
• Championing inclusion and equality, making sure they stay at
the heart of all we do
• Being a visible, accessible leader who inspires our team and
role-models our values
• Working collaboratively with our Board to ensure effective
governance, financial oversight, and long-term sustainability
• Representing YSF externally and telling the story of our
collective impact - humbly but clearly
• Supporting local partners and communities to connect, lead,
and make change
• Keeping us agile and adaptive, responding to emerging policies,
funding opportunities, and community prioritiesWe’re looking for someone who has, or is:
• A good knowledge of governance and financial processes in
relation to the running of a charitable company
• A strategic leader who can build vision and lead people through
complexity and change
• Able to form trusted, high-level relationships across sectors
(e.g. health, government, community, education)
• A thoughtful communicator - skilled in influencing, listening, and
telling compelling stories of impact
• A strong people manager, committed to team wellbeing,
autonomy, and growth
• Driven by equity and social purpose - with experience tackling
inequality through systems or partnerships
• Comfortable operating in political environments, ideally with
experience across public or voluntary sectors
• Adaptable and calm under pressure, able to make sound
decisions with limited information
• Passionate about learning, values-led leadership, and amplifying
the work of others
In your first 6-12 months, you’ll:
• Build strong internal relationships and establish trust across our
team and Board
• Lead the development of our new strategy in collaboration
with key partners
• Strengthen relationships with local mayoral combined
authorities and Integrated Care Boards
• Position YSF to successfully bid for future funding
• Help us tell clear, more powerful stories about our impact -
especially around tackling inequalities
What we offer
• Flexibility - we offer agile working focusing on performance
driven outcomes rather than rigid schedules
• 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
• Friendly, passionate supportive team
• Extensive Employee Assistance programme to support health
and wellbeing
• Maternity, paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Yorkshire Sport Foundation is a National Lottery funded
charity working across the nine districts of South Yorkshire and
West Yorkshire, and part of a network of England-wide Active
Partnerships.
Our vision is a vibrant, healthy and prosperous Yorkshire where
everyone can move more.
We believe in the power of movement, physical activity and sport
to change people’s lives, bring us together and tackle inequalities.
We want as many people as possible to enjoy all the benefits
being active can bring. As a charity we work closely with partners
to help individuals and communities tackle inequalities, overcome
barriers and build healthy habits for life.
Why this role matters
This is a pivotal leadership role at a time of transition. Our next
CEO will build on the strong foundations laid by our outgoing
leader and guide us through the development of our next strategy.
You’ll influence at the highest levels - locally and nationally - while
staying grounded in our purpose: tackling inequality through
movement, sport, and community connection. We are looking for
someone who leads with humility, integrity, and a deep-rooted
belief in people and place.
What you will be doing
• Setting and leading our organisational strategy in partnership
with the Board, staff, and stakeholders
• Building strong, trusted relationships across health, education,
community, local government, and national sport and activity
bodies
• Championing inclusion and equality, making sure they stay at
the heart of all we do
• Being a visible, accessible leader who inspires our team and
role-models our values
• Working collaboratively with our Board to ensure effective
governance, financial oversight, and long-term sustainability
• Representing YSF externally and telling the story of our
collective impact - humbly but clearly
• Supporting local partners and communities to connect, lead,
and make change
• Keeping us agile and adaptive, responding to emerging policies,
funding opportunities, and community prioritiesWe’re looking for someone who has, or is:
• A good knowledge of governance and financial processes in
relation to the running of a charitable company
• A strategic leader who can build vision and lead people through
complexity and change
• Able to form trusted, high-level relationships across sectors
(e.g. health, government, community, education)
• A thoughtful communicator - skilled in influencing, listening, and
telling compelling stories of impact
• A strong people manager, committed to team wellbeing,
autonomy, and growth
• Driven by equity and social purpose - with experience tackling
inequality through systems or partnerships
• Comfortable operating in political environments, ideally with
experience across public or voluntary sectors
• Adaptable and calm under pressure, able to make sound
decisions with limited information
• Passionate about learning, values-led leadership, and amplifying
the work of others
In your first 6-12 months, you’ll:
• Build strong internal relationships and establish trust across our
team and Board
• Lead the development of our new strategy in collaboration
with key partners
• Strengthen relationships with local mayoral combined
authorities and Integrated Care Boards
• Position YSF to successfully bid for future funding
• Help us tell clear, more powerful stories about our impact -
especially around tackling inequalities
What we offer
• Flexibility - we offer agile working focusing on performance
driven outcomes rather than rigid schedules
• 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
• Friendly, passionate supportive team
• Extensive Employee Assistance programme to support health
and wellbeing
• Maternity, paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion