The Mount Batten Centre, based in Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City, offers a world-class location for diverse water sports, including dinghy sailing, windsurfing, paddlesports, diving, and land-based adventure/learning activities.

The Centre and its affiliates provide prestigious, innovative training courses, competitions and events to individuals, schools, youth groups, and many other organisations:

Homepage - Mount Batten Centre (mount-batten-centre.com)

In addition, the Mount Batten Centre is a major ‘gateway’ into the UK’s first National Marine Park, which has recently secured a £22m grant funding package to enable people in Plymouth and surrounds to enjoy and learn about Plymouth Sound, its conservation and protection:

Homepage - Plymouth Sound National Marine Park

We now require a new, commercially minded CEO, who can demonstrate relevant leadership and management experience to lead a small team of instructors and administration staff to develop and deliver the Centre’s ambitious and exciting new vision.

Applicants will need to evidence a successful track record of driving inspirational leadership and operational excellence. Your mission is to cultivate strategic partnerships, ensure financial stability and propel the Centre towards becoming a hub for community engagement and water sports in Plymouth, Devon.

Flexible working arrangements, as some evening and weekend duties will be required.

The recruitment information pack is available upon request, please email: diana.byrne@plymouth.gov.uk

Please clearly state in the email subject line: ‘Job Application for Mount Batten Centre CEO Position - Confidential’.

Closing date for applications: COP 6 May 2024

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