Vacancies

Active Gloucestershire is a great place to work. Each team member is passionate about their role and is committed to supporting people to live happy and healthy lives. 

Active Gloucestershire is a small team and have a limited number of employment opportunities but when we do, you will find them here.

Vacancies

Chief Executive Officer 

Salary: £70k per annum

Hybrid – with offices in Gloucester.

Full time with flexible working

Based: Gloucester

Active Gloucester is a charity that inspires and enables people to improve their lives through physical activity. They are the Active Partnership for Gloucestershire. They believe movement is magic – it has the power to transform lives and bring communities closer together.

The organisational vision is for everyone in Gloucestershire to live healthy and happy lives. This is delivered though we can move – a social movement committed to getting Gloucestershire physically active. As the coordinating body for we can move, Active Gloucestershire works with many partners to promote an active, healthy lifestyle; from community and voluntary groups to schools, local authorities and national organisations such as Sport England.

They are now seeking a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation. This is no ordinary leadership role. As CEO, you’ll be the driving force behind their mission to help Gloucestershire move more. The role is about inspiring, connecting and leading – from shaping strategy to forging partnerships, from nurturing culture to unlocking resources.

The essence of the role is about people, passion and purpose – and making a difference that lasts.

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Lead the development and delivery of their strategy with the Board and team.
• Be a passionate advocate for physical activity across Gloucestershire and beyond.
• Build trusted partnerships across health, education, local government and community sectors.
• Ensure good governance, safeguarding and risk management are always front and centre.
• Secure funding, diversify income and keep them financially resilient.
• Nurture, support and develop a motivated and inclusive team.

We are ideally seeking candidates who :

• Have led at senior level in charity, public or commercial sectors.
• Know how to influence and build trust across systems and sectors.
• Bring strategic thinking, financial know-how and governance savvy.
• Is passionate about equity, inclusion and community-led change.
• Loves working with people – leading, developing and celebrating their success.
• Has an entrepreneurial spark and can spot opportunities to grow our impact.

Download Recruitment Pack

For further details and to apply, please contact Sandy Hinks and Vanessa Moon via recruit@moonexecsearch.com quoting the applicable reference number: MC2636 role closes 11^th September and final stage interviews will be on Monday 29^th September at City Works Gloucester

Find out more: – Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan: https://www.activegloucestershire.org/diversity-and-inclusion

NB: Active Gloucestershire are unable to accept CVs from third party agencies. All CVs and expressions of interest received will be forwarded directly to Moon Charity Practice for consideration.

Why work at Active Gloucestershire?

We are a welcoming, inclusive, and values-led organisation dedicated to improving lives through physical activity. At its heart, Active Gloucestershire is a charity focused on supporting the least active communities in the county by fostering collaboration and driving positive change through a whole systems approach.

Our Vision, Mission, and Values

• Vision: Everyone in Gloucestershire living healthy and happy lives.
• Mission: We’re part of an inclusive community that connects and inspires people in Gloucestershire to improve their lives through physical activity.
• Values:
  • Be brave: Try new approaches and embrace innovation.
  • Be curious and listen hard: Learn from diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
  • Stand shoulder to shoulder: Support one another and grow ideas collaboratively.
  • Find the energy: Focus on strengths and challenge negativity constructively.
  • Build relationships of trust: Value connection as much as achievement.

These principles underpin a culture that is supportive, inclusive and people-focused, where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work and are empowered to thrive.

Our staff wellbeing is a top priority which is why we have a variety of benefits to ensure our staff have a good work/life balance, opportunities to develop and time to put their health and wellbeing first.

Key Benefits for Staff

Supportive Onboarding and Buddying 

New team members benefit from a structured induction and an onboarding buddy to help them navigate their first weeks and beyond. This peer support model ensures no one is left to “figure things out” alone.

 Inclusive, Flexible Working Environment

We champion work-life balance through:

• Core hours and hybrid working (home, office, or alternative spaces)
• A flexible approach to personal time off
• The opportunity to compress hours
• Outdoor, walking, and creative meeting formats that suit individual preferences and promote wellbeing.

 Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

We protect and promote mental health by providing:

• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Sessions on mindfulness, sleep, financial wellbeing, and resilience
• Blue Light Card
• Eyecare vouchers
• Birthday leave – a day off to celebrate your birthday however you choose.

 Professional Development Opportunities

Staff are encouraged to grow through:

• Year-round training in areas such as safeguarding, behaviour change, and leadership
• Opportunities for leadership coaching and attending seminars or external courses
• A culture that values continuous learning and personal growth.

 Strong Team Culture

Team cohesion is nurtured through:

• Regular team lunches, coffee catch-ups, and staff socials
• Annual events like team away days and celebrations
• An open culture of communication, where staff are encouraged to talk, reflect, and collaborate.

 Community and Volunteering

Staff are supported to engage with the local community through employer-supported volunteering, helping to strengthen local partnerships and deepen understanding of the charity’s wider impact.

Some of our previous volunteering opportunities include:

• Supporting schools with gardening
• Supporting the HAF programme
• Supporting local sports groups and clubs.

We live our values. We support staff as whole people – encouraging innovation and investing deeply in wellbeing, inclusion and development.

Our staff are the heart and soul of Active Gloucestershire and they are also our greatest resource, which is why we want to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, inspired and enabled to succeed. Read our People Plan to see how we aim to achieve that. Our culture is all about supporting people’s health and wellbeing.