CEO

Greyhound Board of Great Britain; London; On-site; GBP 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greyhound Board of Great Britain is seeking a CEO to lead the organization during its transformative phase. This role involves ensuring effective governance, managing relationships with stakeholders, and overseeing welfare strategies while safeguarding the integrity and future of greyhound racing. A commitment to inclusion and financial literacy is essential, with a competitive salary package on offer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CEO, MD, or senior board-level executive.
• Strong commitment to equality and inclusion.
• Knowledge of the current animal welfare landscape is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership during organizational change.
• Ensure effective regulation and delivery of strategies.
• Promote good governance, equity, and inclusion across the sport.
• Represent the organization externally.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Literacy

Change Management

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Inclusion

Education

Experience as a CEO or senior executive

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Greyhound Board of Great Britain

CEO at THE GREYHOUND BOARD OF GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED

• The chance to shape the future of a traditional and evolving British sport
• Drive strategy and improvements in welfare, governance, and commercial growth
  
  

• The chance to shape the future of a traditional and evolving British sport
• Drive strategy and improvements in welfare, governance, and commercial growth
  
  

About Our Client

The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) is an independently audited body accredited by UKAS. Established in 2009, GBGB replaced the British Greyhound Racing Board and the National Greyhound Racing Club to become a single regulatory body for the sport.

Greyhound racing is an important part of the British sporting landscape and tradition, which has proved resilient to many challenges. As the industry continues to invest in the future of the sport, it delivers economic benefits across Britain.

GBGB's role is to safeguard the integrity and future prosperity of British greyhound racing so that it remains a successful and sustainable sport with welfare at its heart. GBGB oversee 19 stadia across the country and ensure each race is run fairly and cleanly. They are also responsible for regulating the welfare and care of all racing greyhounds - from registration to retirement.

They are staffed by world-leading experts including veterinary surgeons, academics and animal welfare specialists all of whom love and care for greyhounds, putting them centre-stage in all they do.

GBGB's work over the last decade has seen huge advances in the welfare and care of their greyhounds. Looking to the future, it is essential that British Greyhound Racing and the Betting sector work together more closely to ensure a more equitable financial reinvestment into the sport.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible leadership during a period of organisational and industry change
• Ensure effective regulation and the delivery of GBGB's Welfare and Commercial Strategies
• Promote good governance and equality, diversity, and inclusion across the sport
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including bookmakers, to support sustainable levy funding
• Manage GBGB's staff and financial resources in line with budgets and strategic objectives
• Represent the organisation externally, including media engagement and public relations
• Support and report to the GBGB Board and represent the GBGB on the Board of the British Greyhound Racing Fund (BGRF)
  
  

The Successful Applicant

You will bring proven experience as a CEO, MD, or senior board-level executive. You are a strategic leader with the ability to drive change, manage complexity, and inspire teams. Financial literacy, including the ability to analyse budgets and financial reports, is essential. You will have a strong commitment to equality and inclusion, with excellent communication skills and the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders. Knowledge of or ability to develop an understanding of the current animal welfare landscape is essential.

What's On Offer

Salary circa £130K + car allowance + great benefits

Contact

Rochelle George

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