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Chief Executive
Job summary
A leading adventure centre in the UK is seeking a dynamic Chief Executive to lead its future. This role offers the opportunity to provide strategic leadership while managing a diverse team in a thriving outdoor environment. You will be responsible for driving growth and innovation, ensuring operational excellence, and safeguarding the organization's charitable ethos. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in leisure or not-for-profit sectors along with exceptional people leadership skills. A competitive salary and benefits package are included.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven senior leader with experience in leisure, tourism, or not-for-profit sectors.
- Demonstrable success in attracting large-scale events.
- Ability to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Provide visionary leadership and deliver the long-term strategy.
- Develop new revenue streams and secure events.
- Lead a diverse team of staff and volunteers.
- Build relationships with schools and community organisations.
Skills
Role: Chief Executive
Company: Walesby Forest
Location: North Nottinghamshire
Salary: Competitive Salary + benefits
Walesby Forest is a commercially successful, not-for-profit organisation attracting an annual footfall of circa 200,000 visitors. Set in 250 acres of stunning Sherwood Forest, we offer more than 30 adventure activities alongside accommodation, catering, retail, and event facilities. Our reputation as a leading educational adventure centre is underpinned by industry accreditations and national awards, including recognition for our apprenticeship programmes.
We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic Chief Executive to lead Walesby Forest into its next exciting chapter. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic vision with hands‑on leadership in a thriving outdoor environment. You will be the figurehead of the organisation, driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence while safeguarding our charitable ethos.
- Provide visionary leadership and deliver Walesby Forest’s long‑term strategy.
- Develop new commercial revenue streams and secure major events.
- Lead and motivate a diverse team of staff and volunteers.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety and safeguarding standards.
- Build strong relationships with schools, youth organisations, event organisers, and the wider community.
- A proven senior leader with experience in leisure, tourism, visitor attractions, or not‑for‑profit sectors.
- Strong commercial acumen and financial management skills.
- Demonstrable success in marketing, fundraising, and attracting large‑scale events.
- Exceptional people leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A passion for inspiring young people and delivering outstanding visitor experiences.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, and on‑site parking.
- The chance to shape the future of a nationally recognised organisation in a unique natural setting.
For further information and details on how to apply, please visit http://www.berwickpartners.co.uk/95254
For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners:
Lisa Henry
Principal Researcher
Berwick Partners
0121 654 5974
lisa.henry@berwickpartners.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 6th February 2026
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