EIS CEO (National Director) Vacancy
The EIS is recruiting a CEO (National Director) to join the organisation, to lead the EIS through to the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond.
Described as ‘one of the most interesting and impactful roles in high performance sport’, this is an exciting opportunity to join the EIS at an important time, as we prepare for a truly unique three-year Olympic cycle.
The EIS is unlike any other organisation in high-performance sport, focussed on its mission of delivering outstanding support that enables sports and athletes to excel.
The EIS is made up of c.400 people who form an unrivalled network of experts in Sports Science, Medicine, Technology and Innovation, delivering people-first solutions to over 40 Olympic and Paralympic sports.
The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to lead the refining and driving of the future strategic direction for the EIS through to Paris and beyond.
John Dowson, Chair of the English Institute of Sport, said: “This position is one of the most interesting and impactful roles in high-performance sport.
“This is a role that demands an outstanding leader who understands performance in a sporting context.
“We are seeking someone who has the stature and energy to influence a wide variety of stakeholders and customers, who inspires and motivates an impressive group of employees at all levels, and who is a team player.
“We are confident that the right person is out there to take on this amazing opportunity, and we encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.”
A key part of being the CEO (National Director) is leading our people, so this role will require someone who can provide inspirational and authentic leadership to the EIS, role modelling our values and supporting all our brilliant people to feel motivated and able to deliver.
The individual will also be required to work in partnership with key stakeholders in National Governing Bodies, the Home Country Sports Institutes and UK Sport.
The successful candidate will replace Nigel Walker OBE, who will depart the EIS after over a decade as the current CEO (National Director) during autumn 2021.
To apply, please log in to our recruitment portal and follow the instructions here.
The closing date for applications is Friday 24th September.