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Chief Executive

About Us:

Active Oxfordshire are one of the national network of Active Partnerships operating across England. We are passionate about finding sustainable approaches to fighting inactivity and challenging health inequalities. We do this by working with local partners (Local Authorities, Education, Health, the voluntary sector and the business community) and national organisations including Sport England. Our aim is to make sure every adult and child in Oxfordshire has an equal chance of an active life.


Active Oxfordshire has just secured a 5 year funding agreement with Sport England as a system partner. We have an Operational Plan in place for 22/23 and a strong team working to agreed strategic priorities around young people/families; healthy place shaping and health for life. We are in the process of co-designing a new Collective Framework for Physical Activity and Well-Being in the County as we strive to create a movement of movement over the next 6 months.


The role:
The Chief Executive will lead and shape the strategic direction of Active Oxfordshire so we are seeking a dynamic Chief Executive with the drive, energy and ambition to lead our organisation into the next phase of its evolution.


This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a lasting difference and is open to working innovatively and collaboratively to drive Active Oxfordshire forward. We are looking for the right person to shape the future direction of the organisation and make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of people in Oxfordshire.


Requirements:
The successful candidate will have experience navigating complex organisations and exceptional leadership and advocacy skills to bring together organisations around a shared ambition to improve the lives of people in the county by reducing inactivity. A passion for physical activity and sport is key, as is a proven ability to build and manage a high performing team.

Experience of building partnerships and with the ability to develop business cases based on strategic and commercial reasoning, the Chief Executive will represent the organisation to the outside world. Therefore, you must be comfortable working with the media and have exceptional public speaking skills.


What we offer:
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week. Flexible and hybrid working options are available - please note that the postholder is required to spent most of their time based locally to enable them to carry out their role effectively
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000

Benefits: generous holiday entitlement of 38 days per year and 10% employer contributory pension


Please note a satisfactory basic DBS check will be required for this role.


The closing date is: Friday 1st April 2022 and it is currently planned that interviews will take place in person on Thursday 5th May 2022.


Ref: 107 774

Post source:jobs.theguardian.com

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