Current opportunities

The Head of Leisure Services will be accountable for setting an innovative, compelling strategic direction for their portfolio, focused on productivity, income generation, exceptional service and risks and opportunities. You will have a demonstrable track record at this level and be able to evidence experience of significant transformational change.

You will be a proven leader who has led large teams through whole-system cultural change, with the ability to identify learning and development opportunities to improve the team’s productivity, capabilities, and competencies.

Your focus will be on delivering transformational change that improves services, increases income generation, and widens inclusion across the portfolio. You will lead the delivery of the portfolio’s strategic plan with the drive and passion to bring innovation and deliver the business case targets within your remit.

Live Borders is a charity and key community delivery partner to a wide range of organisations. A fundamental element of the remit is to develop strong delivery partnerships and initiatives that can help the organisation secure additional funds and grants, and accelerate the delivery of national, regional, and our own strategic priorities.

The Head of Leisure Services will be accountable for delivering key performance measures of both financial and social impact across their portfolio.

Live Borders is at a pivotal moment. Following the recent council-led review of our services, the Head of Leisure Services will be a key programme manager, supporting the CEO in delivering the launch of the Business Transformation Programme, designed to secure a sustainable future for our diverse portfolio of facilities and services.

This ambitious three-year programme will provide significant improvements in efficiency, productivity, and customer experience, ensuring that the Scottish Borders remains a vibrant place to live, work, and visit.

You will lead over £5m of capital investments in our estate. You should have a proven track record in senior project management and be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of project management methodology.

For a confidential discussion please get in touch with Catriona Mackie or David Currie at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.

To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter (as one combined document).

Applicants will be shortlisted for interview by matching the details given in their CV and covering letter / supporting statement against the role profile. We would therefore ask applicants to provide clear evidence to show how your experience, skills and knowledge match those requirements as well as why you are interested in the role. We would also be grateful if you could also include details of two referees (please note that referees will not be contacted until offer stage or without prior consent), current salary and notice period.

Please note that you will receive an automatic acknowledgement of your application – if you do not receive this please contact Nicole Don at Aspen on 0141 212 7555.

Offers of appointment are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Timeline

We have provided below a note of the critical dates within this recruitment campaign which will help you plan your diary:

• Closing Date: Monday 27th April
• Assessment Day: Thursday 7th May