Chief Executive

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.

Chief Executive
Premier League Charitable Fund
London (Hybrid) - willingness to travel within England & Wales when required
£100,000 - £115,000 (commensurate with skill set and experience)

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: 

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

For more information on the role including how to apply, please view the dedicated microsite here: https://www.prospect-us-site.co.uk/plcf-ceo/.

We are also holding a webinar on 10th April as an opportunity to learn more about the role and the Premier League as an organisation itself. During this, prospective candidates will be able to anonymously ask any questions they may have about this exciting role. Register to attend the webinar here.

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

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate, and we are committed to supporting you throughout the process. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process.