Chief Executive Officer

TipTopJob; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant town centre partnership in Harrogate seeks a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead its Business Plan and drive economic success. You will engage extensively with local businesses and stakeholders to enhance the town's vibrancy and manage impactful projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in leadership, project management, and public-private collaboration. This is a full-time role based in Harrogate with a competitive salary range of £50,000 to £60,000.

Benefits

NEST pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Experienced leader in Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) or economic development.
• Ability to manage budgets and people effectively.
• Confident in engaging with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the Business Plan for Harrogate BID.
• Build partnerships and manage project delivery.
• Engage with local businesses actively.

Skills

Leadership in place management

Stakeholder influence

Project management

Public and private sector collaboration

Organizational skills

Job description

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire : office based

Salary: A GBP 50,000 to A GBP 60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Full time, Permanent (subject to 5:year renewal ballots)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (some flexibility required)

Closing date: Friday 5 September 2025

Benefits

• NEST pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
  
  

Could you lead one of the UKs most vibrant and ambitious town centre partnerships?

Harrogate BID is looking for a driven and experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead the delivery of our Business Plan : an exciting, action:focused strategy shaped by the priorities of over 500 local businesses.

The BID plays a key role in making Harrogate cleaner, safer, more welcoming and more economically successful. As CEO, you will be the BIDs figurehead, building partnerships, managing delivery, supporting the board, and ensuring the BID brings real value to its levy payers and the wider town centre.

This is an on:the:ground leadership role, the CEO will be expected to spend most of their time in Harrogate, either in the office or engaging with businesses.

We are looking for a leader who is both strategic and practical : someone who can drive projects forward, influence key stakeholders, and respond quickly to the needs of the business community.

The Right Person Will Be

• An experienced leader in BIDs, place management, town centres or economic development
• Confident working with both public and private sector partners
• Skilled in managing people, budgets and projects
• Proactive, organised and full of ideas
• As comfortable in a meeting room as on the high street
  
  

Why This Role Matters

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a destination town with national recognition and real potential. Harrogate BID plays a central role in making the town centre more vibrant, welcoming and successful.

As CEO, your work will have a visible impact from improving public spaces and supporting local businesses to influencing strategic decisions and driving investment. You will collaborate with a committed board and partners across business, local government and the community all working together to help Harrogate thrive.

How

Please submit your up:to:date CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages) explaining why youre the right fit for this role.

Key Dates

• Application deadline: Friday 5 September 2025
• Interviews: Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 September 2025
  
  

Harrogate BID is committed to being an inclusive and equitable organisation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, and we are actively working to ensure our recruitment processes are as fair and open as possible.

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