SL1630 Chief Executive Officer

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure and cultural trust is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead and enhance services in South Lanarkshire. The ideal candidate will have strategic leadership experience, a relevant degree, and a commitment to delivering high-quality services that meet community needs. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of leisure and culture in the region.

Benefits

Enrolment in award-winning local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave plus public holidays

Family-friendly policies including flexible working

Employee discounts, including cinema discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Proven track record of vision and leadership at senior levels.
• Experience in achieving high service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Support and provide recommendations to the Board of SLLC.
• Ensure high-quality, sustainable leisure and cultural services.
• Contribute to healthy and active living based on community needs.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Partnership Working

Service Delivery

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Qualification

Professional Qualification in the Field

Job description

Before applying for this role, please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV as your application.

Permanent - 35 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm & Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm

For an informal discussion or to find out more, please contact Kay Morrison at 01698 454374.

The assessment centre for this post will take place during the week commencing 07 July 2025.

About the Role

As a leisure and cultural trust, our vision is to provide opportunities to enrich people's lives. We are seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead us forward.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a proven track record of vision and leadership at senior levels, personal integrity, and a strong focus on delivering high-performing services and achieving positive outcomes for the residents and communities of South Lanarkshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and provide recommendations to the Board of SLLC as it delivers leisure and culture services, especially those on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council.
• Ensure high-quality, sustainable services including indoor and outdoor leisure facilities, cultural venues, libraries, attractions, festivals, events, and sports development services.
• Contribute to healthy and active living, ensuring local access to leisure and lifestyle opportunities based on community needs and expectations.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated strategic leadership experience in leisure and culture sectors.
• Experience working with partners to achieve high service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification, along with a professional qualification in the field.

Application Requirements

Please provide a separate supporting document addressing:

• Examples of leadership in developing and delivering strategic programmes and their successful outcomes.
• Examples of successful service outcomes achieved through partnership working.

Benefits

• Enrolment in an award-winning local government pension scheme.
• Up to 33 days of annual leave, plus up to 10 public holidays.
• Family-friendly policies including flexible working, leave, and maternity/paternity leave.
• Employee discounts, including cinema discounts.
• Additional benefits such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, and Employee Assistance Program.

Recruitment and Legislative Information

All applications should be submitted online. We conduct pre-employment checks including identity, immigration, and employment history verification. This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003 and is politically restricted under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Candidates with international employment gaps of three months or more in the last 10 years may need to provide a foreign police check.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to supporting disabled applicants and members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families, in accordance with our policies and the British Armed Forces Community Covenant.

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