Location: London, Greater London (Hybrid)
Salary: £90,000 – £100,000 per year
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About Sported
Sported is one of the UK's leading sport-for-development charities, supporting more than 5,000 community groups across the UK to use sport and physical activity as a catalyst for positive social change. Through a combination of volunteer expertise, grants, learning and strategic partnerships, Sported helps grassroots organisations become stronger, more sustainable and more impactful. Having undergone significant growth and transformation in recent years, Sported is entering an exciting new chapter, with a clear strategy, strong foundations and a respected national profile positioning it to increase its reach, influence and impact across communities throughout the UK.
The Role
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive Officer will lead Sported through its next phase of growth and development - building on a strong platform, strengthening financial sustainability, deepening partnerships and increasing the organisation's influence across the sport and social impact sectors.
Key responsibilities:
Leading the delivery of Sported's strategy and long-term vision
Strengthening income generation and long-term sustainability
Developing high-performing teams, culture and organisational capability
Acting as Sported's principal ambassador with key stakeholders, funders and partners
Increasing the organisation's profile, reach and influence nationally
Ensuring strong governance, operational performance and impact delivery
Person Specification
A successful track record of leading a complex organisation, business unit or function with responsibility for strategy, performance and delivery
Experience of organisational growth, transformation or performance improvement
A demonstrable ability to secure income, develop partnerships and build sustainable funding streams
Strong commercial and financial acumen, balancing mission, impact and sustainability
Experience of working with Boards and building effective senior stakeholder relationships
A track record of leading and developing high-performing teams through change and growth
Excellent communication and ambassadorial skills, with the ability to represent Sported at the highest levels
A genuine commitment to Sported's mission and the role sport can play in creating stronger communities
Previous CEO experience is welcomed but not essential - candidates from a variety of sectors and backgrounds are encouraged to apply, provided they bring a genuine passion for sport for development.
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Salary: £90,000 – £100,000 per year
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About Sported
Sported is one of the UK's leading sport-for-development charities, supporting more than 5,000 community groups across the UK to use sport and physical activity as a catalyst for positive social change. Through a combination of volunteer expertise, grants, learning and strategic partnerships, Sported helps grassroots organisations become stronger, more sustainable and more impactful. Having undergone significant growth and transformation in recent years, Sported is entering an exciting new chapter, with a clear strategy, strong foundations and a respected national profile positioning it to increase its reach, influence and impact across communities throughout the UK.
The Role
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive Officer will lead Sported through its next phase of growth and development - building on a strong platform, strengthening financial sustainability, deepening partnerships and increasing the organisation's influence across the sport and social impact sectors.
Key responsibilities:
Leading the delivery of Sported's strategy and long-term vision
Strengthening income generation and long-term sustainability
Developing high-performing teams, culture and organisational capability
Acting as Sported's principal ambassador with key stakeholders, funders and partners
Increasing the organisation's profile, reach and influence nationally
Ensuring strong governance, operational performance and impact delivery
Person Specification
A successful track record of leading a complex organisation, business unit or function with responsibility for strategy, performance and delivery
Experience of organisational growth, transformation or performance improvement
A demonstrable ability to secure income, develop partnerships and build sustainable funding streams
Strong commercial and financial acumen, balancing mission, impact and sustainability
Experience of working with Boards and building effective senior stakeholder relationships
A track record of leading and developing high-performing teams through change and growth
Excellent communication and ambassadorial skills, with the ability to represent Sported at the highest levels
A genuine commitment to Sported's mission and the role sport can play in creating stronger communities
Previous CEO experience is welcomed but not essential - candidates from a variety of sectors and backgrounds are encouraged to apply, provided they bring a genuine passion for sport for development.