Active Together, the Active Partnership for Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland, is seeking a strategic, values-driven leader to shape our next chapter. This rare opportunity offers the chance to lead a well-established partnership working with system partners to create a more inclusive and accessible offer across physical activity and sport—supporting healthier, more active communities.Location Office Base: County Hall, Glenfield (LE3 8RA). Role covers Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland, LE3 8RA Organisation Active TogetherWe believe physical activity and sport are powerful tools for change—reducing inactivity, tackling inequality, and fostering inclusion. As Director, you will lead our strategic evolution, embedding physical activity and sport with wider system partners.About the RoleThis is more than a leadership role in physical activity and sport. You will drive a movement to address inequality, reduce inactivity, and support wellbeing. Reporting to the Board Chair, you will represent Active Together with clarity and purpose, responding to local needs and national priorities.You will lead strategic planning, strengthen partnerships, and position Active Together for future funding and long-term sustainability. Working with a supportive Board, you will aim to build trusted relationships, across sectors, to deliver a lasting impact.About YouYou do not need a background in physical activity and sport. What matters is your passion to address inequality, your ability to connect across sectors, and your commitment to making physical activity and sport matter. You will be able to:Lead with empathy and purposeChampion inclusion and equityInfluence systems and policy to reduce inactivity and improve wellbeingWe are looking for someone who can demonstrate:Strategic leadership and delivery in a relevant settingExperience navigating political environments and engaging senior stakeholdersStrong planning and implementation skills focused on outcomesUnderstanding of national policy around physical activity, sport, and school PESuccess in securing public or private sector funding, including Lottery bidsA strategic mindset with the ability to lead through complexityYou must show a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and apply this in practice. We will ask you to evidence alignment with our values during the interview process.For further information please read the attached Active Partnership Director Recruitment Pack.Final interviews: Friday 28th November 2025To apply for this job, please click on the apply button. You will need to upload a supporting statement (max 1500 words) as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria in the 'About You' section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site.Flexible WorkingWe support flexible arrangements including part-time, compressed hours, and remote working. Contact us to discuss options.Leicestershire County Council, as host of Active Together, is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially Ethnically Diverse, LGBTQ+ communities, and people with disabilities. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.We are committed to protecting your data. If any contact details have been provided, it is recommended that you contact them directly for any information not contained in this posting.Interested in sport and things happening in your area? Sign up to our monthly newsletter today! #J-18808-Ljbffr