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.
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.
The Role
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 inefficiency, 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 aproven track record in senior project management and be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of project management methodology.
Further information and applications
Closing Date: Monday 16 February 2026 at 12pm Noon