Chief Executive Officer

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the biggest sport charities in the world, and make a difference to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people every year. Launched in 2010 to support the delivery of the Premier League Communities strategy, the Premier League Charitable Fund distributes around £35million a year to professional football club community organisations (CCOs), from the Premier League and partners.

As Chief Executive, you will be responsible for leading a team of 30 to deliver Board-approved strategic priorities – ensuring the organisation is operationally excellent and delivering outstanding social impact.

The successful candidate will bring:

1. Senior leadership experience with the ability to drive a collaborative, high performing culture across the Premier League Charitable Fund and the Premier League.
2. Experience navigating complex structures to develop and deliver shared strategies whilst ensuring operational excellence.
3. Experience of successfully delivering social impact for beneficiaries, and evaluating it to steer future focus.
4. Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, from local communities to senior leaders across both Premier League Charitable Fund and Premier League.
5. Knowledge of progressive grant-making in sport and/or social impact sector.

For more information on the role, please view the dedicated microsite via the Apply button.

Recruitment Timeline
Deadline for applications: 4th May 2025
Interviews with Prospectus: 7th – 9th May 2025
Interviews with Premier League Charitable Fund: w/c 26th May 2025 & 2nd June