Chief Executive Officer, Mount Batten Centre
Organisation: Mount Batten Trust
Salary: Up to £65,000 based on experience
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Workplace: Mount Batten Centre, Plymouth


The Mount Batten Centre, based in Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City, offers a world-class location for diverse water sports, including dinghy sailing, windsurfing, paddlesports, diving, and land-based adventure/learning activities.

The Centre and its affiliates provide prestigious, innovative training courses, competitions and events to individuals, schools, youth groups, and many other organisations:
Homepage - Mount Batten Centre (mount-batten-centre.com)

In addition, the Mount Batten Centre is a major ‘gateway’ into the UK’s first National Marine Park, which has recently secured a £22m grant funding package to enable people in Plymouth and surrounds to enjoy and learn about Plymouth Sound, its conservation and protection:
Homepage - Plymouth Sound National Marine Park


We now require a new, commercially minded CEO, who can demonstrate relevant leadership and management experience to lead a small team of instructors and administration staff to develop and deliver the Centre’s ambitious and exciting new vision.

Applicants will need to evidence a successful track record of driving inspirational leadership and operational excellence. Your mission is to cultivate strategic partnerships, ensure financial stability and propel the Centre towards becoming a hub for community engagement and water sports in Plymouth, Devon.

Flexible working arrangements, as some evening and weekend duties will be required.


Closing date for applications: 6 May 2024


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