1.5 million more men play sport than women every week and only 8% of girls are reaching recommended exercise guidelines. Women in Sport exists so that every woman and girl in the UK can experience the transformational lifelong rewards of sport, from the field of play to the boardroom, from early years and throughout her life.  Our vision is a fairer and stronger society with equal opportunities for women and men.  

We research, campaign and advise to drive changes in policy, practice and attitudes that lead to greater opportunities for women and girls in sport. We are the only organisation in the UK that researches sport purely from the perspective of women and girls and all our work includes women and girls in socially deprived communities, where sport can have a uniquely empowering effect. 

Chief Executive Officer
Women in Sport
Up to £75,000 per annum
London

We are looking for a CEO to grow Women in Sport to its next level of impact. Working with the Board, the CEO will strategically review the current landscape to maximise our impact and reach, building on our existing relationships and influence. This will include commercialising our business model, reviewing opportunities with partners and governing bodies, diversifying our funding and ensuring delivery effectiveness. The CEO will also lead the organisation externally with key stakeholders and internally support our passionate staff, ensuring robust operational leadership.

We are looking for a strong leader with a track record of developing organisations. With sound strategic experience and an ability to operate operationally, you will have reviewed and implemented growth strategies, including successfully diversifying and growing income. You will be experienced at representing the external face of the organisation to a variety of stakeholders as well as ensuring strong project delivery to deliver exceptional results. You will also be financially astute and used to balancing financial needs in a competitive funding climate. Crucially, you will be excited about the opportunity to effect real and lasting change for women and girls in the UK, in all areas of their lives. 

For full details, and to find out how to apply, please read the detailed Appointment Brief on the Prospectus website which can be reached by clicking on the Apply button.

If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information or would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Anna Gardet or Roberta Giubilini on 020 7691 1920 or via email at anna.gardet@prospect-us.co.uk or roberta.giubilini@prospect-us.co.uk

Closing date: Monday 29th April 2019
Initial interviews with Prospectus: 7-14th May 2019
Site visits at Women in Sport’s offices: 20th May 2019
Panel interviews at Women in Sport’s offices: 28th May 2019

Women in Sport is committed to achieve greater diversity in its executive team/board, and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.