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.

Key Details

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.

Purpose

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.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have experience, knowledge and skills in the following areas:
Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• 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 bi-lingually.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Please find the full candidate pack attached on our website

How to Apply

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

Deadline:
Midnight 11th February

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

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