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Active Lincolnshire Chief Executive Officer Recruitment Pack January 2020 Octavia Housing October 2019 1
Chief Executive
Your application
Thank you very much for your interest in this post. On the following pages, you will find details of the role
and the selection process to assist you in completing and tailoring your application. In order to apply you
should submit:
• An up-to-date CV which shows your full career history – we recommend that this is no longer than three
pages;
• A supporting statement explaining why you are interested in this role, detailing how you are a good
candidate for this post and how you fulfil the role profile and person specification – we recommend that
this is no longer than three pages;
• The declaration form – but completion of the equalities section is not mandatory, this is requested for
monitoring purposes in line with our commitment to equality and diversity; and
• Indicate on the declaration form if you cannot attend any of the interview dates.
Please note that applications can only be considered if all the documentation is complete. Please submit your
completed application documents using the online form, which is accessible via our jobs page:
https://www.campbelltickell.com/jobs/
Applications must be received by Friday 7th February 2020 – 12 noon.
Please ensure we receive your application in good time. If you do not see a confirmation message after
submitting your application using the online form, please call us on 020 3434 0990.
Do call me if you wish to have an informal discussion about the role and organisation, or if you have any
other questions to help you decide whether to apply.
Kind regards,
Kelly Shaw
Senior Associate Consultant
07900 3633 803
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Contents
Welcome letter 4
About Active Lincolnshire 5
Statistics 8
Equality & Diversity 9
Our Board 10
Active Lincolnshire Team 13
Structure Chart 16
Role Profile 17
Person specification 20
Terms and conditions 22
Key dates and the selection process 23
The media advertisement 24
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Welcome letter
Thank you for your interest in becoming Chief Executive of Active Lincolnshire. This could be the first step
into a rewarding new chapter of your career. We are delighted you are interested in this role which will be
pivotal in leading Active Lincolnshire through a period of transition and towards realising our vision and
mission. The successful candidate will be joining the organisation at a crucial and exciting time in our journey.
This pack aims to provide you with valuable insight into our business, ways of working and most importantly,
what we are looking for in our future Chief Executive.
Active Lincolnshire came into being on 31 March 2017 when we changed our name from Lincolnshire Sport,
to reflect our new primary role and focus on helping everyone in the county to become more active, whether
through sport or through everyday activities like cycling to work, walking to school or gardening. The scale of
our challenge cannot be underestimated. Within the county’s adult population, Lincolnshire is identified as
one of the most inactive areas in England (Sport England, The Active Lives: Adults Survey, 2019).
To take a fresh look at the challenge of inactivity, Active Lincolnshire, working with partners across the
county, launched an ambitious ‘Let’s Move Lincolnshire’ Blueprint in Spring 2019. The Blueprint along with
the funding and support we receive from Sport England and our partners, will help us to address the key
challenges we face and explore how we can best work as a whole system to get the most inactive people in
Lincolnshire, more active. We are proud of what we have achieved against a backdrop of significant change
in senior leadership over the last couple of years and a period of interim cover for both the Chair and CEO
role. We recognise however there is more to do, and we need to raise our profile. The board is therefore
keen to fully establish strategic partnerships across the county and develop the organisation in a way that
will deepen relationships at a local, regional and national level.
Last year the board commissioned a review of structural governance options to identify the best opportunity
for us to deliver our primary role. We accepted the recommendation of the review that Active Lincolnshire
remain as an independent organisation in order to focus on strengthening our purpose and delivering
benefits to the people and communities of Lincolnshire. The review also highlighted the need to further
explore a more place-based approach to partnerships and delivery in order to reach all communities in
Lincolnshire, especially those that have high levels of inactivity and where transport and communications are
challenging.
In order to make a tangible and significant impact we are now seeking to recruit a new Chief Executive who
will lead and strengthen our Active Lincolnshire team, can work with the Chair of the board and bring people,
partners and organisations together to make change happen. As a strategic leader you will have experience
of effective placed-based approaches and the ability to build strong partnerships, coupled with the ability to
build up the reputation of the organisation and make an impact across the county, the region and nationally.
We are looking for a Chief Executive who can help us get the county active and make a difference to people’s
lives across Lincolnshire. If you would like to lead the delivery of our strategy and are interested in helping
us deliver on this then we look forward to receiving your application.
Dennis Bell
Interim Chair
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About Active Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is the second largest of the English ceremonial counties, is predominantly agricultural and
includes over 50 miles of coastline stretching from The Humber in the North and The Wash in the South. Of
the two-tier counties it is fourth largest as it doesn’t include the unitary authorities of North Lincolnshire and
North East Lincolnshire. The County Council is based in the City of Lincoln and there are seven district
councils. The population is estimated at 757,000 living in an area covering nearly seven thousand square
kilometres.
Active Lincolnshire is one of a network of 43 Active Partnerships
across England working to make physical activity and sport a part of
everyone’s life, regardless of age or background. Mainly funded by
Sport England, we are helping to deliver their national strategy,
Towards an Active Nation, across Lincolnshire. The national strategy
focuses on groups that traditionally are more likely to be inactive,
such as women and girls, people living with a disability or health
condition or those from less affluent backgrounds.
Sport England’s funding into active partnerships for 2017-21 is provided largely to support our new ‘Primary
Role’. The purpose of this investment is to ensure there is an England-wide network of organisations who
help identify the best opportunities to maximise impact for their communities against the Government’s
outcomes for sport and physical activity. Active partnerships do this through:
• a strong granular understanding of the place and people;
• an ability to broker and facilitate a much wider range of relationships;
• where necessary, supporting projects and relationships on Sport England’s behalf, and
• supporting local authorities by consent.
To reflect our changing role, in 2018 Active Lincolnshire produced a three year Strategic Plan for Physical
Activity (2018-2021) which outlines some of the challenges in creating a more active society and how we
need people and organisations to come together to make change happen.
Active Lincolnshire’s VISION is for Lincolnshire to be a place where everyone, every day is physically active.
Our MISSION is to get those who are inactive, active.
Our VALUES are:
• Respectful – We consider the feelings, wishes, and rights of our people and partners
• Collaborative – Working with others helps us to achieve more through shared goals
• Innovative – We think creatively to be at the forefront of change
• Excellence – Achieving the best for Lincolnshire and its people drives what we do
• Inclusive – We involve everyone to create opportunities for all
We have a clear leadership role in sport and physical activity, advocating for it to be it at the heart of key
strategies across the county. We provide insight on physical activity to help our partners make better
informed decisions and work with organisations across the county to help them embed physical activity into
their work. This includes local authorities, businesses, schools, colleges and the health sector. We bring
partners together to work on shared issues, stage events and bid for funding projects. We also deliver a
number of projects and programmes; some on behalf of Sport England such as the Lincolnshire School Games
and others with local partners where we bring our physical activity expertise.
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In June 2018, the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy identified physical activity as one of the seven priority
strands for improving health in Lincolnshire. As a result, together with our partners we established the
Lincolnshire Physical Activity Taskforce which comprises leaders from across the county who are committed
to driving a different approach to tackling the growing problem of inactivity.
As coordinating organisation for the taskforce, Active Lincolnshire established an Executive Group and a
Steering Group to oversee the development and implementation of a ‘Let’s Move
Lincolnshire’ Blueprint.
The Blueprint outlines our shared vision and describes a new way of working, a “whole system
approach”, to increasing the opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to be more
physically active every day.
Along with the ‘Let’s Move’ branding, the Blueprint was launched in May 2019 to more than 60 partners from
across the county.
It sets out the vision, mission and four goals for implementing a countywide approach to increasing physical
activity, health and wellbeing:
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Since the launch of the Blueprint, Active Lincolnshire has continued to work closely with the County
Council, the seven district councils and a wide range of partners across Lincolnshire who are passionate
about making a difference the lives of local people through physical activity and sport.
The new Chief Executive will be key to leading the organisation through the next phase in our journey and
towards realising our vision and mission.
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Equality and Diversity
Active Lincolnshire Statement of Intent
Active Lincolnshire is fully committed to the principles of equality of opportunity and is responsible for
ensuring that no job applicant, employee, volunteer or member receives less favourable treatment on the
grounds of age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, colour, parental or marital status,
pregnancy, religious belief, class or social background, sexual preference or political belief.
Active Lincolnshire will ensure that there will be open admission to all those who wish to work in the
partnership or alongside Active Lincolnshire in all aspects of physical activity and sport activities and that
they are treated fairly.
Active Lincolnshire is committed to achieving gender parity (with a minimum of 30% female) and greater
diversity generally on its board, including, but not limited to Black, Asian, minority ethnic (BAME) diversity,
sexual preference and disability.
We actively pursue diversity but not for the sake of it or to achieve a ‘tick-box’ result; we do it because
diversity brings new thinking and challenge to old ideas. Not only do we want our board and staff to reflect
the population they serve we want them to ensure we consider and cater for all aspects of Lincolnshire
society when we make decisions about where we use our resources. We welcome and encourage
applications from all members of society without prejudice to age, sexual orientation, disability, gender,
religion or race and will ensure any vacancies receive the widest possible coverage to ensure that
opportunities are seen and available to all.
Active Lincolnshire equality documents:
• Equality and Diversity Policy • Board Leadership Diversity Policy
• Equality and Diversity Action Plan • Active Lincolnshire Staff and Board Survey
Results 2018
• Board Equality Champion – Role Descriptor
• Equality and Diversity Report 2018
Active Lincolnshire January 2020 9Chief Executive Our Board Dennis Bell – Interim Chair Dennis is an experienced leisure professional and non-executive director, having served in senior positions in local government and on several charity boards. The whole of his working life Dennis has promoted participation in sport to the community, firstly as a physical education lecturer and after as Head of Leisure Services in local government. He has been a sports coach in several sports and while Director of the British Equestrian Federation introduced the first UKCC coaching courses to equestrian sport. He is a strong believer in participants enjoying sport and being encouraged to make the most of their individual abilities. Dennis has management experience in managing change, improving performance and the building of positive partnerships. His local government experience and over 40 years in a variety of voluntary roles gives him extensive knowledge of governance and working with national governing bodies. Jo Metcalfe- interim Senior Independent Director As founder and Managing Director of Think4Wellbeing, Jo Metcalfe is an experienced business consultant with a particular focus on long term conditions and health related exercise. Working on complex projects across the public, private and voluntary sector, she brings a comprehensive understanding of the health landscape, including work with commissioners through to the voluntary and community sector. Jo has previously managed physical activity and health services within a local authority, including long term condition pathways / exercise referral / weight management. Academically Jo has a BA (Hons) in Health-related Fitness and Exercise alongside a Diploma in Public Health and is able to provide a practical as well as strategic knowledge of the service area, ensuring Active Lincolnshire has a real mix of skills to enhance this growing area of work. Jo has a passion for getting everybody active irrespective of ability, with a real drive for behaviour change and motivation interviewing approaches to build active daily living. Jo Richardson Jo has been employed in accountancy practices for over 21 years and joined Wright Vigar in 2001. During this time, she has worked in various roles, gaining experience with different businesses and now heads up Wright Vigar’s small business unit. Jo specialises in new and growing businesses and can help those businesses by giving practical accounts and tax advice as well as all round trading assistance in enabling clients to grow and succeed. Jo is a past Chair of Lincolnshire’s Business Women’s Link, a group supporting women in business, and remains on the working group as Treasurer. In her spare time Jo enjoys running and undertakes half marathon’s and 10k’s all over the UK, with the Great North Run being a regular fixture in her diary. When not keeping fit, she also enjoys long weekends away, Cornwall being a favourite destination. Active Lincolnshire January 2020 10
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Oliver Tasker
Oliver Tasker joined the board in March 2018 and is a Partner at the Lincoln office of Wilkin Chapman LLP,
the largest law firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire and the 106th largest in the UK.
Oliver has solely specialised in employment law since qualifying as a Solicitor in 2009 and predominantly
acts for employers across a wide range of sectors throughout the UK including charities.
Oliver is passionate about sport, health and wellbeing and is a strong advocate for Lincolnshire having
been born and raised in the County.
With his experience of providing strategic and commercial advice to businesses and charities, Oliver
supports the board, particularly from a legal perspective, to ensure that Active Lincolnshire achieves the
vision of getting more people active across Lincolnshire.
Peter Wass
Peter Wass is a Chartered Certified Accountant and Audit Manager with Dexter and Sharpe, a regional firm
of accountants and business advisers with offices throughout Lincolnshire.
He currently manages audits and other tailored work across a range of large regional private companies
and also charities in the ‘not for profit’ sector.
He has a strong audit background with the government watchdog the Audit Commission, for 18 years he
carried out statutory audit, performance management and VFM work across local authority, health and
probation board clients in the region.
Peter has performed responsible officer and audit work at academies following their conversion from a
LEA school to an academy and helped ensure their reporting responsibilities were fulfilled and remained
sufficiently robust.
Peter has participated in competitive sport throughout his life and his enthusiasm for sport remains. He is
a keen advocate and participant of the ‘parkrun’ and all that this brings to general health and well-being
in offering free access to exercise, for most with few restrictions throughout the country.
His accountancy skill set will provide ‘fresh eyes’ and focus to the board in ensuring our finance and
governance responsibilities are met.
Kelly Hunstone
Kelly is new to the board having joined in December 2019. She has dedicated the last 20 years of her career
to social marketing and public sector/government PR and marketing for social good and positive change.
An award- winning social marketer, communicator and researcher Kelly has significant experience working
at a senior and board level delivering social research programmes and creative and effective marketing
strategies for household brands, government departments and public sector clients. A former Government
advisor on climate change adaptation in business and behaviour change, Kelly continues to advise, senior
politicians and leaders on behaviour change, social marketing and purpose/cause related marketing which
is her real passion.
Kelly is now Chief Executive at Social Change UK - a social research and marketing agency working across
the UK and in Europe which specialises in behaviour change campaigns, purpose, sustainable marketing
and communications, corporate social responsibility and social business aims.
Kelly is a keen advocate for physical activity, building it into her everyday life. She is interested in making
physical activity and sport accessible and something that everyone can do – regardless of ability, age and
background.
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Dr Graham Basten
Graham is new to the board having joined in December 2019. Until recently Graham was Head of School
(Faculty / College Dean) at Bishop Grosseteste University and brings a wealth of experience from the
academic world.
Previously, he was Head of School of Allied Health Sciences at De Montfort University and led on
Biomedical Science and Medical Science. He also had overall responsibility for Health Studies, Audiology,
Healthcare Science, Cardiovascular Respiratory and Sleep, Clinical Tech / Clinical Physiology, Speech and
Language Therapy and Sociology.
In his role at Bishop Grosseteste University he led on a number of sports related initiatives including the
development of a new sports programme and sponsorship of Lincoln City Football Club.
Graham is an England and Wales Cricket Board Level 2 Cricket Coach and is particularly interested in the
social barriers to sport and physical activity, access diversity, and inclusion and exclusion.
Graham’s son and daughter both play sport.
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Active Lincolnshire Team
CEO - Vacant
To provide strategic leadership for Active Lincolnshire, to support the
board in all matters relating to the partnership's activities and to have
special responsibility for finance, human and physical resources,
business planning and leadership of the core team. To ensure that grass
roots sport is supported and connected across the core agendas of the
community.
Navaz Sutton - Director of Development
(currently Acting Managing Director)
Navaz is responsible for effective and high-quality operational
leadership, supporting Active Lincolnshire to achieve its vision, mission
and role within the county, as well as delivering against the business
objectives. He leads on the management of contracts, partner
engagement and all operational management of the charity. Navaz also
ensures successful delivery of all programmes, along with the
development of new concepts and opportunities.
Navaz currently has additional responsibility, as the Acting Managing
Director, overseeing all functions of the charity and supporting the
strategic leadership on behalf of the Trustees.
Finance & Business Manager - Vacant
This role ensures effective operation of financial controls, provides
leadership and advice on all financial matters. The postholder has
responsibility for all aspects of financial management and business
support in areas that include Governance, Health and Safety and data
management.
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Lynsey Norris - Senior Project Lead
Lynsey leads on ensuring the team delivers against funded
programmes. She oversees funded projects and ensures the work of
Sport England is delivered at a local level. Lynsey has a key role around
managing partnerships and is the lead liaison for South Holland and City
of Lincoln, offering support and guidance in all aspects of sport and
physical activity in the community.
Alex Mulligan - Project Delivery Team Officer
Alex leads on Satellite Clubs, building links between community sports
clubs, education providers and community groups to increase sporting
opportunity for 14 to 19-year olds. Alex coordinates specific
volunteering programmes through Higher and Further Education. Alex
is the lead contact for the Activity Zone at the Lincolnshire Show
bringing partners, clubs and National Governing Bodies’ together to
showcase what is on offer in Lincolnshire. He also manages the
coordination of the UTC sport contract for sports provision and is the
lead liaison for West Lindsey. He is also deputy safeguarding lead for
the organisation.
Donna Sutton - Project Delivery Team Officer
Donna leads on Local Workforce Development offering support to
clubs, coaches, volunteers and professionals of Lincolnshire and leads
on Health and Safety. This role also works with Lincolnshire Partnership
NHS Foundation Trust promoting the benefits of physical activity on
mental health and supporting the workforce to embed physical activity
into their everyday practise. Donna is the lead liaison for North
Kesteven; offering support and guidance on all aspects of sport and
physical activity in the community.
Ian Brown - Project Delivery Team Officer
Ian coordinates support for schools to complete the Active Lives
Survey. He leads on Equality and Diversity ensuring we meet the
required standards set by Sport England and offers support to the sport
and physical activity network. Ian also supports the team on District
engagement and is the lead liaison for East Lindsey and Boston. He
manages the Wheelchair Sports Programme engaging schools, events
and companies in workplace fitness and team building, as well as
working with partners to support athletes of the future, through the
Lincolnshire Elite Athlete Programme (LEAP).
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Jessica Lovett - Project Delivery Team Officer
Jessica leads on engagement with the school’s network and partners to
coordinate the delivery of the Lincolnshire School Games programme
and to support Primary Schools with their Sports Premium Funding
spend. Jessica also supports the One Network and is the lead liaison for
South Kesteven; offering support and guidance in all aspects of sport
and physical activity in the community.
Llara Munn - Marketing and Communications Officer
Llara develops and implements the Active Lincolnshire marketing,
public relations, press, media and communications strategy. Her role
involves planning and delivering multi-channel marketing
communications to support objectives in accordance with strategic
marketing plans. Llara offers marketing support to individual projects,
in addition to working closely with partners and sponsors. She also
leads on the GoExplore Lincolnshire project, a walking app designed to
encourage more walking throughout Lincolnshire.
Louise Key - Commercial Programmes Coordinator
Louise coordinates partnerships with resource providers to increase
physical activity opportunities within the education sector, community
and workplace. She leads on engaging workplaces in the physical
activity agenda and the development of partnerships and offers that
generate income to support the work of Active Lincolnshire in
delivering its key objectives.
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Role Profile
Reports to: Trustee Board
Responsible for: All Staff, Line Manager to Director of Development and Finance and Business Manager
Job Level: Level 7
Location: Lincolnshire
Principle Purpose of the post:
Work with and on behalf of the trustees to strategically lead the direction and development of the
organisation in accordance with strategic plans, ethos, vision and mission of the organisation for the
benefit of Lincolnshire residents, and to have overall responsibility for the operational running of the
organisation, ensuring the organisation meets statutory and regulatory responsibilities.
Key Responsibility Areas:
Leadership and Management:
• Lead the organisations development to become more evidenced based, insight led, and customer
centred.
• Lead the staff team through periods of transformational change and to deliver the organisation’s
strategic plans, through developing and managing operational matters
• Act as the Accountable Officer to Sport England, ensuring the organisation successfully delivers
against Sport England’s primary role and programmes within Lincolnshire, and any other
programmes Active Lincolnshire commissions or is commissioned to deliver.
• Act as the Accountable Officer to the board of trustees.
• Lead on the production and delivery of a board approved Strategy and Business Plan.
• Have overall responsibility for performance management and people issues ensuring that
appraisals and performance management are embedded in the organisation, and leaders and
managers are aware of their responsibilities in relation to people management.
• Lead on continuous improvement of the team and organisation, providing inspirational
leadership.
• Act as appraiser to identified staff.
• Role model the development of physical activity and sport strategic interventions to achieve
organisation aims.
• Role model the organisation’s values and aims.
Relationship Management:
• Lead the development and negotiation of partnerships and working relationships with key
regional agencies and individuals, including advice and guidance for Local Authorities, sports
organisations, umbrella bodies and funding agencies.
• Broker and facilitate strong strategic relationships, networks and partnerships to influence
partner strategies and delivery plans to ensure best use of resources and achieve economies of
scale.
• Secure stakeholder commitment and investment.
• Provide support to help Sport England resolve issues which arise as a result of projects,
investments or relationships encountering challenges locally.
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• Provide support to Local Authorities by consent, guided by what Local Government wants and
needs.
• Develop and maintain effective working relations with a range of stakeholders and partners,
ensuring clarity over respective aims, roles and responsibilities, in order to develop and broker
opportunities to further the aims of the organisation.
• Act as an influencer of relevant policy and practice, at local, regional and national level.
Communication and Public Relations:
• Represent the organisation, as appropriate, to a range of external and internal audiences to
inform and promote the role and value of the organisation.
• Act as media spokesperson when dealing with media enquiries.
• Advise the board of any public relations issues that may impact the work and professionalism of
the organisation.
• Act as the external advocate for matters relating to the organisation.
Governance, Finance and Statutory Responsibilities:
• Coordinate in conjunction with the board chair, the calendar and content of board and board
working group meetings.
• Work effectively with and report to the board and board working groups on all strategic matters
of delivery, staffing, finance and budget management, and advise on operational issues and areas
of risk.
• Act as Accountable Officer for statutory and regulatory purposes, working with the Board to
ensure the organisation fully complies with the Code of good Governance, Charity Commission
and Companies House requirements and good practice in relation to health and safety,
safeguarding, equality and diversity.
• Ensure the board is ‘fit for purpose’ through the development of appropriate recruitment,
selection, induction and training of Trustees.
• Lead on governance, policy review and development and implementation of procedures.
• Lead on financial accountability and compliance by developing annual budgets for approval by the
board and supporting key staff within the team to plan, monitor and report finance effectively.
• Identify and attract additional financial or physical resources.
• Have responsibility for the financial and physical resources within the organisation.
Common Requirements for all posts:
• All staff are expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional
conduct and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, in line with the Code of Conduct.
• To contribute to the development of a professional working and learning environment within the
organisation.
• To actively engage in the performance review process.
• To continue personal professional development as required.
• To contribute to the organisation’s understanding of diversity, inclusion and equality and its
implications for sports and to ensure that this understanding informs all the organisation’s
activities.
• To support the work of Sport England and other Active Partnerships.
• Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training and development events as
required.
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• To ensure adherence to the organisation’s policies and procedures with particular reference to
Equality, Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding, Data Protection and Health and Safety.
• To work in a flexible manner in line with the organisation’s objectives and be willing to undertake
other duties as reasonably requested.
• To provide excellent customer care in dealings with the public.
• Be willing to work unsociable hours, including some weekends and evenings.
• With notice, willingness to travel and work across England routinely.
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each
individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any
reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job
description.
This job description is current at the date shown, but, in consultation with you, may be changed by the board
to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title.
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Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Degree level education or equivalent relevant training/experience.
• Evidence of and commitment to continual professional, leadership and personal development.
• Relevant policy, community development or sport development field experience (Desirable).
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Substantial senior level leadership experience preferably within a physical activity, sport,
community development or related sector.
• Substantial experience of placed-based approaches and working across organisational
boundaries, and developing positive and productive relationships with a range of strategic
partners and stakeholders to achieve a common purpose.
• Substantial experience of governance within a Third sector and/or publicly funded service
delivery organisation and development of effective relationships with a Board and Trustees.
• A proven track record of effectively planning and managing budgets and dealing with financial
issues and risks.
• Senior level experience of line management, with an ability to improve team and individual
performance supported by a strong understanding of HR practices that support effective people
management.
• Experience of building and managing a high-performing team and leading and delivering complex
change in teams and organisations.
• Experience of service and strategic planning and performance management and improvement.
• Experience of successfully generating income through developing and securing commercial
partnerships in order to grow and develop a small to medium size business.
• Practical knowledge of sport and physical activity and the social and economic benefits that sport
can bring. (Desirable)
• Practical knowledge of sport development infrastructure, governance and political environment
that drives investment into sport. (Desirable)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills including the ability to present complex
information at the highest level, engaging the team in continuous improvement.
• Exceptional presentation and public speaking skills, and ability to work with the media.
• Highly developed strategic planning skills.
• Proven advocacy and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence other stakeholders and
partners.
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• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills to enable financial scenario planning and the development
of business cases to support strategic plan delivery.
• A proven ability to engage and inspire others in the development and delivery of a shared vision
and purpose.
• A proven ability to identify opportunities to create new partnerships in support of delivering vision,
mission and business objectives.
• A proven ability to respond quickly and on own initiative to changing complex circumstances while
maintaining a clear view of overall strategic direction.
• A proven ability to motivate and lead a diverse team.
PERSONAL DISPOSITION:
• Acts with integrity, transparency and authenticity.
• Is focused, confident and able to make difficult decisions for the future of the organisation.
• Is inspirational, with a highly developed and adaptable leadership style.
• Is highly motivated and demonstrates a passion for the positive role that physical activity and sport
can play in developing people and communities.
• Is innovative, and fresh thinking with great ideas to make a bigger difference to the ambition of the
organisation.
• Is self-aware, with strong interpersonal skills to develop productive and strategic working
relationships within a political environment.
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Terms and Conditions
Position:
Chief Executive
Remuneration:
c.£55K
Travel Allowance
Staff can claim travel expenses required for work purposes, in line with the Expenses Policy. Any
claims made will be paid with your monthly salary.
Pension
You will automatically be enrolled in the Stakeholder Pension Scheme (SPS).
Leave
25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank / public holidays. In addition, the office is closed
between Christmas and New Year and you are not expected to take annual leave for these 3 days.
Hours of Work
The standard working week is 37 hours and the company operate a flexible working hours system.
The working week is usually Monday – Thursday 7.5 hours per day and 7 hours on a Friday (this
equates to 7.24 hours per day). All employees are expected to be actively engaged in formal Active
Lincolnshire activities during the core hours of 10am – 4pm, excluding lunch breaks.
Probation
Confirmation of appointment is subject to successfully completing a six-month probation period.
The probation period could be extended if it is felt you need additional time to evidence that that
you are effective in your role. This will be discussed with you during the initial probationary period.
The notice period during the probation period is one month on both sides.
Notice
The notice period you need to give after the probation period is three months. Active Lincolnshire
will provide the relevant statutory notice period.
Location
Your place of work is Active Lincolnshire, The Point, Newland House, Weaver Rd, Lincoln.
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Key dates and the selection process
Closing date: Friday 7th February 2020 (12 noon)
The client meeting to agree longlisted candidates will take place shortly after the closing date. Successful
candidates will be informed by Friday 14th February.
All unsuccessful candidates will be offered feedback by Campbell Tickell.
First interviews: Thursday 27th February 2020
Longlisted candidates will be interviewed by a Campbell Tickell panel: Kelly Shaw and Deb Bannigan.
Final interviews: w/c 9th March 2020
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by an Active Lincolnshire panel.
Interviews will be held within the Lincolnshire region.
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c.£55k
Active Lincolnshire is one of a network of 43 Active Partnerships across England working to make
physical activity and sport a part of everyone’s life, regardless of age or background. Mainly funded
by Sport England, we are helping to deliver their national strategy, “Towards an Active Nation”,
across Lincolnshire alongside the delivery of our three-year Strategic Plan for Physical Activity (2018-
2021).
As an organisation that is seeking to make an impact and bring people and organisations together to
make change happen, we are now seeking to recruit a new Chief Executive who will lead the
strategic direction, build strong partnerships and further explore placed-based approaches, build up
the reputation of the organisation and build further on our current networks and
relationships across the county.
As a strategic leader you will offer passion, energy and pace and have the ability to gain an in-depth
understanding of the areas in which we operate. If you would like to lead the delivery of our
strategy and wish to be a part of a changing organisation, then we would like to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion with our retained recruitment specialist, Campbell Tickell, contact our
lead consultant Kelly Shaw on 07900 363 803 or 020 3434 0990.
You can download a job pack www.campbelltickell.com/jobs
Closing date: Friday 7th February 2020 (12 noon)
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