This is an executive leadership role within the organisation which sits directly below the CEO. This role is responsible for leading the strategic approach by Wesport across the health systems spanning the West of England. This is a pivotal role to the work of Wesport, demonstrating the value of physical activity, sport and moving more to improve health outcomes. This role is also tasked with supporting the development and implementation of Wesport’s organisational strategy, providing leadership and direction to staff, and managing resources to achieve our overall vision and mission.
To meet this challenge, you will be a proven strategic leader with the ability to apply whole system thinking as well as build & maintain cross-sector partnerships. This includes connecting & sharing Wesport’s work with our varied stakeholders and partners across the West of England, regionally and nationally. You will need to advocate for Wesport and the role that it can play in the sport & physical activity, VCSE, and health system. The West of England is a very complex area to work in and through,and the systems within it are also an intricate network. You will also have experience in leading beyond authority, setting strategy, managing projects and budgets, evaluating this type of work, and working collaboratively to develop and deliver a shared purpose. An ability to build trusted relationships across multiple sectors is crucial to the success of this role, as well as the ability to lead & manage a mix of existing and new staff.
Find out more about this role and the work Wesport does here!
Application form is here and the Equal Opportunities Form is here. Please complete both & submit them to the Moon email address on the application form.
