Group CEO, Rugby League — Lead Growth & Integrity

The Rugby Football League; Manchester; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A major sporting organization is seeking a skilled Group Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic leadership across its group. The role involves ensuring sustainable growth and commercial success while shaping the future of Rugby League in England. Candidates should possess a strong background in leadership within complex settings, ideally in sport or regulated environments, alongside exceptional strategic and governance skills. This influential position offers a chance to make a long-term impact on the sport.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CEO or senior executive in a complex organization.
• Strong track record of balancing governance and commercial ambition.
• Ability to operate confidently in high-profile environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide unified strategic leadership across the Rugby Football League Group.
• Ensure sustainable growth, integrity, and commercial success.
• Shape the future of Rugby League in England.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Commercial acumen

Governance

Inclusion

Job description

A major sporting organization is seeking a skilled Group Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic leadership across its group. The role involves ensuring sustainable growth and commercial success while shaping the future of Rugby League in England. Candidates should possess a strong background in leadership within complex settings, ideally in sport or regulated environments, alongside exceptional strategic and governance skills. This influential position offers a chance to make a long-term impact on the sport.