Chief Executive Officer

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

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Harrogate seeks a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead its business plan. The CEO will foster community engagement, manage teams, and drive strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates will have senior leadership experience and a proactive mindset. A flexible working environment is offered alongside competitive benefits including a salary range of £50,000-£60,000.

Benefits

Nest Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Has senior leadership experience in BIDs, place-making, town centres or economic development.
• Is a confident communicator and relationship-builder with both private and public sector stakeholders.
• Brings strong financial, project and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and represent the organisation as the public face of Harrogate BID.
• Forge strong partnerships with private and public sector stakeholders.
• Manage the team and contractors, ensuring projects and services deliver real impact.
• Drive the delivery of the organisation's business plan.

Skills

Senior leadership experience in BIDs

Confident communicator

Strong financial management skills

Project management skills

Creative and proactive mindset

Hands-on delivery skills

Job description

Overview

Harrogate BID (Harrogate Business Improvement District) is seeking a dynamic, strategic and hands-on Chief Executive Officer to lead the delivery of its ambitious business plan.

Salary: £50,000-£60,000 per annum (DOE)

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Due to the nature of this role, the CEO will be expected to work most of their hours from Harrogate, either in the office or meeting with businesses.

Contract: Full time | Permanent (subject to successful ballots every five years). Notice period: three months

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working required).

Benefits: Nest Pension Scheme; 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.

Closing date: 5 November 2025.

Are you passionate about championing place, business and community in a thriving destination town?

Harrogate BID is seeking a dynamic, strategic and hands-on Chief Executive Officer to lead the delivery of its ambitious business plan. Representing around 500 town centre businesses, the BID plays a vital role in promoting, enhancing and shaping Harrogate as a vibrant, successful and attractive place to live, work and visit.

As CEO, you'll be the public face and driving force of the organisation - forging strong partnerships, championing the business community, managing the team and contractors, and ensuring projects and services deliver real, measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and represent the organisation as the public face of Harrogate BID.
• Forge strong partnerships with private and public sector stakeholders.
• Manage the team and contractors, ensuring projects and services deliver real, measurable impact.
• Drive the delivery of the organisation's business plan and strategy.

Qualifications & Skills

• Has senior leadership experience in BIDs, place-making, town centres or economic development.
• Is a confident communicator and relationship-builder with both private and public sector stakeholders.
• Brings strong financial, project and team management skills.
• Has a creative, proactive and business-savvy mindset.
• Can balance strategy with hands-on delivery.

Application process

To apply for this leadership opportunity, please submit:

• Subject line: CEO Application - Harrogate BID
• An up-to-date CV
• A covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your interest and suitability for the role

On receipt of your CV and covering letter you will be sent the full recruitment pack outlining the role in more detail.

Key Dates

• Application deadline: Wednesday 5 November 2025
• Interviews: 18/19 November 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.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY AGAIN AS YOUR DETAILS HAVE ALREADY BEEN CONSIDERED.

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