Chief Executive Officer

4 weeks ago


Wales, United Kingdom Love Recruitment Ltd Full time

Chief Executive Officer in Wales – Leisure Sector

Circa 90k plus benefits


My client is a fantastic leisure business that has been operating for over 20 years. The organisation has charitable status and operates on a not-for-profit basis by reinvesting its surpluses back into the service and/or facilities it operates – all for the benefit of the local communities it serves. They work with the local council and run a total of 6 sites (Wet and dry leisure centres and a cultural venue) employing over 300 staff. This is an incredible opportunity to lead this fantastic business as CEO.


The role

In this role you will have overall responsibility of the running of the business, leading a team of senior management and defining and executing the business strategy. You will also be the main point of contact with the board members and senior officers at the council.


Other key responsibilities include

  • Overall responsibility of the running and operations of the business
  • Working very closely with the board and providing them all information they need including writing and online reports and updating them on the progress of the business from a financial/target perspective
  • Continual review of business/company structures and business and financial plans.
  • Advising and implementing all decisions made by the Management Board
  • Overseeing and supporting as necessary the work of three Heads of Service


What are we looking for?

We are looking to speak to senior leader in the fitness and leisure industry who have specific experience of working in the public sector. Exposure of dealing with local councils is key in this role and you must have experience of running a business.

To be considered for this role you will have the following:

  • You must be in a similar senior management position as Managing Director/ CEO or equivalent in a cross-functional business
  • You must be coming from a background within leisure/ the public sector
  • Demonstrable experience in strategic planning, financial management, and operational excellence
  • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire, influence, and guide teams towards achieving ambitious goals
  • You must be based in Wales or willing to travel 2-3 times per week/ available to relocate


Please note only applicants matching the criteria above will be contacted as part of the recruitment process.


Your recruiter for this role is Helen Horton, Account Director at Love Recruitment and can be contacted simply by applying for the role below. Helen and Love Recruitment specialise in recruitment for the whole fitness and leisure sector and work on a number of jobs across


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