Head Of Strategic Partnerships

We are recruiting the Head of Strategic Partnerships on behalf of Central South Active Partnership. This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in the operations of CSAP. You'll join a small but ambitious team and work closely with the Managing Director.

• Location:
  
  Remote (Central South Region) with travel
• Remuneration: £50,000 - £58,000 per annum depending on experience
• Working hours:
  
  Full‑time, 35 hours per week

The Head of Strategic Partnerships will drive collaboration with and between partners and stakeholders to embed a systems approach to increasing sport and physical activity across communities. The role will focus on identifying, connecting, influencing and supporting partners to create a significant step‑change in the health and wellbeing of our local communities through collaboration across the region, so that collectively we address inequality and improve activity levels.

• Experience of building strong relationships, influencing stakeholders and fostering collaboration
• Experience of using research and insight to shape strategic direction and influence change
• Experience of working with impact measurement frameworks
• Experience of leading complex projects
• Organisational, leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire and influence others
• Ability to prioritise tasks, adapt and manage time effectively to meet multiple deadlines
• Fully committed and conversant with principles and practice of equity, diversity and inclusion
• An understanding of the drivers of physical activity and the barriers to participation
• Proficient in IT systems

• An understanding of the sport and physical landscape in Wales and related policy framework
• Experience of systems leadership and partnership working in a multi‑sector environment
• Ability to speak/communicate in Welsh and understand the logistics of working bilingually
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Please find the full candidate pack attached on our website.

Please be aware that as part of your application, you will be required to provide:

• Updated CV
• A supporting statement (maximum one page) outlining why you wish to join the partnership and why you are a credible candidate, referencing the person specification

Deadline:
Midnight 11th February

Interviews: W/C 23rd February 2026 and W/C 2nd March 2026.