Sports organisation recruitment
Recruiting chief executives, board members and interim leaders who understand the power of sport.
We recruit chief executives, senior leaders, board members and interim appointments for sports organisations across the UK, helping you find people who understand both performance and purpose.
Get in touchValues-led recruitment for sports organisations across the UK.
We provide executive, board and interim recruitment for sports organisations, charities and foundations across the UK.
Sport brings passion, collaboration and energy into daily life, giving people of all ages the chance to learn, move and grow. Many sports organisations are developing their workforce, strengthening governance and building long-term sustainability. You need leaders who understand the value of sport in people’s lives and can lead with purpose.
As executive and board search specialists, this aligns with our purpose: to deliver better leadership that accelerates social change.
Executive, board and interim recruitment for sports organisations
We support sports and recreation organisations to appoint senior leaders who combine empathy, inclusion and commercial awareness.
Our work spans:
- Executive search for permanent leadership roles
- Board and non-executive recruitment
- Interim leaders for periods of transition, restructure or delivery
We can help you recruit:
- Chief executives and executive directors
- Directors of sport, programmes or community development
- Finance, operations and safeguarding leads
- Commercial, partnerships and fundraising directors
- Marketing, communications and engagement leads
- Board chairs, treasurers, trustees and NEDs
- Committee chairs and specialist co-optees
- Interim leaders for transition, restructure or delivery
Types of sports organisations we support:
- National governing bodies and sporting charities
- Awarding and accrediting bodies
- Community trusts and foundations and recreation charities
- Specialist fundraising and development organisations
- University and education-based sport providers
- Grassroots clubs and participation networks
- Health, wellbeing and physical activity charities
- Social enterprises and SMEs working in sport
“Rachel and the team at Peridot were supportive at all stages of the process, making the time to answer queries and provide appropriate guidance. The whole process was well structured and informed, which helped to reduce stress and enable me to focus on the application and interview process.”
Dave Marshall, Chief Executive Officer, British Taekwondo.
Why work with Peridot Partners?
We are a values-led executive search firm working across charity, non-profit, social enterprise, health and social care, education and membership sectors.
We challenge traditional views of leadership and go beyond familiar candidate pools to attract people from corporate, public and not-for-profit settings. This brings fresh perspectives and strengthens leadership for the future.
Our approach is personal, bespoke and grounded in quality research, inclusive practice and a strong candidate experience.
Our selected track record
1st4sport Qualifications | Head of Awarding, EPA and Quality Manager, Quality and Assessment Manager
Alive and Kicking | Trustee (Marketing/Retail)
Bloomsbury Football | Director of Fundraising
British Taekwondo | Chief Executive Officer
Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity | Chair
Coach Core Foundation | Head of Development (maternity)
Cycling Scotland | Interim Strategic Growth and Development Director
Greenhouse Sports | Deputy Director of Fundraising
Gunnersbury Park and Museum Trust | Numerous ‘Head of’ roles
London Cycling Campaign | Chief Executive Officer
NCFE | Trustee (Sport and Active Leisure Industry), Head of Business Operations at the FA
parkrun Global | Trustees x2
Scouts | Chief Fundraising Officer
SportCheer England | Chair of the Board
The Ogden Trust & Rochdale AFC Community Trust | Founding Director of Dale Future Alternative Provision
The Outward Bound Trust | Head of Major Gifts Events
Together Active | Trustees x3
UK Coaching | Chair of the Awarding Board, Non-Executive Director
University of Greenwich | Head of Sport Strategy
“I really enjoyed the whole process, and Emily was a true partner throughout it. She provided thorough briefings, insightful feedback after each round, and positive and supportive communication at every step.”
Andy Sallnow, Deputy Director of Fundraising, Greenhouse Sports.
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