Chief Executive Officer for Wiltshire and Swindon Sport

1 week ago

Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Moon Executive Search Full time £720,000 - £840,000 per year

Chief Executive – Wiltshire and Swindon Sport (WASP)

Location: Wiltshire & Swindon (offices in Trowbridge)

Salary: £60,000–£70,000 + pension, Full-time, flexible working available

Are you a visionary leader who believes in the power of movement to transform lives?

Wiltshire and Swindon Sport (WASP) are seeking a dynamic Chief Executive to lead it into the next chapter as a Sport England System Partner. They are a trusted, collaborative organisation working across health, education, local government, and the voluntary sector to inspire active lives and tackle inequality through sport and physical activity.

About the Role

As CEO, you'll be the driving force behind their strategy, partnerships, and culture. You'll lead a passionate team and work closely with the Board to:

  • Champion physical activity across Wiltshire and Swindon
  • Build trusted relationships across sectors and communities
  • Secure funding and diversify income streams
  • Ensure excellence in governance, safeguarding and impact
  • Represent WASP locally, regionally and nationally

This is a rare opportunity to shape place-based change, influence systems, and grow an organisation with a strong track record and bold ambitions.

Who We're Looking For

You'll bring:

  • Senior leadership experience in the charity or public sector
  • Strategic thinking, financial acumen and governance expertise
  • A collaborative, inclusive leadership style
  • Passion for equity, community-led change and lifelong wellbeing
  • Entrepreneurial spark and the ability to spot opportunities for impact

Why Join them?

WASP is one of 43 Active Partnerships working to create the conditions for an active nation. Their strategy –
Starting Well, Living Well, Ageing Well
– is rooted in insight, inclusion and local voice. They are expanding their place-based work in Swindon and deepening their role in tackling health inequalities.

This is your chance to lead a values-driven organisation, making a lasting difference.

How to Apply:
Please send your CV to
Sandy Hinks
via , quoting reference
JO2682

Wiltshire and Swindon Sport has retained Moon Charity Practice to manage this campaign and is therefore unable to accept CVs from third-party agencies. All CVs and expressions of interest received will be forwarded directly to Moon Charity Practice for consideration.

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