Job Description
THE ROLE: OVERVIEW
• Lead the development and execution of UKA’s strategy
• Lead, manage and motivate the senior management team, with
clear objectives and accountabilities
• Work in partnership with the CEOs of the HCAFs on those areas
of the vision for athletics in the UK that require close collaboration.
• Ensure delivery of the World Class Performance Programme and
the associated targets for medal success on the world stage
• Drive the continued delivery and innovation of world class events
to build the brand of athletics and engage the public
• Drive the development of new sources of commercial income to
maximise investment back into the sport
• Develop an inspirational culture that is open, collaborative and
drives behaviours consistent with UKA’s values
• Develop long-term, effective working relationships with key
international and national stakeholders and the wider sport
• Build a world class organisation characterised by the highest
standards of leadership and governance

THE CANDIDATE: ESSENTIAL SKILLS
• Experience in successfully setting and implementing strategy for
an organisation of a similar scale and complexity as CEO, or senior
equivalent, particularly through periods of change
• Knowledge and an understanding of sport (athletics desirable),
especially governance structures and the opportunities and
challenges that affords
• Experience of negotiating and maintaining significant commercial
contracts with sponsors and broadcasters (desirable)
• Ability to work effectively with a Board of Directors, cultivate
strong working relationships and lead in partnership with others
• Strong commitment to professional development of staff;
successful track record of retaining a diverse and high
performing team
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, communication and
influencing skills
• Energetic and enthusiastic leader with the ability to set clear
priorities, delegate and guide investment in people and systems
• Strong financial acumen, analytic, organisational and problem
solving skills, which support and enable sound decision making
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How to apply
For the full candidate brief and details of how to apply, please email ukaceo@sriexecutive.com