Job Description

The Head of Leisure Services will be accountable for setting an innovative,

compelling strategic direction for their portfolio, focused on productivity, income

generation, exceptional service and risks and opportunities. You will have a

demonstrable track record at this level and be able to evidence experience of

significant transformational change.

You will be a proven leader who has led large teams through whole-system

cultural change, with the ability to identify learning and development

opportunities to improve the team's productivity, capabilities, and competencies.

Your focus will be on delivering transformational change that improves services,

increases income generation, and widens inclusion across the portfolio. You will

lead the delivery of the portfolio's strategic plan with the drive and passion to

bring innovation and deliver the business case targets within your remit.

The Head of Leisure Services will be accountable for delivering key performance

measures of both financial and social impact across their portfolio.

Live Borders is at a pivotal moment. Following the recent council-led review of

our services, the Head of Leisure Services will be a key programme manager,

supporting the CEO in delivering the launch of the Business Transformation

Programme, designed to secure a sustainable future for our diverse portfolio of

facilities and services.

This ambitious three-year programme will provide significant improvements in

efficiency, productivity, and customer experience, ensuring that the Scottish

Borders remains a vibrant place to live, work, and visit.

You will lead over 5m of capital investments in our estate. You should have a

proven track record in senior project management and be able to demonstrate a

thorough understanding of project management methodology.

Live Borders is a charity and key community delivery partner to a wide range of

organisations. A fundamental element of the remit is to develop strong delivery

partnerships and initiatives that can help the organisation secure additional

funds and grants, and accelerate the delivery of national, regional, and our own

strategic priorities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 53,865.60-58,360.83 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Melrose TD6 0SA