Chief Executive Officer

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire - office based

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Full time, Permanent (subject to 5-year renewal ballots)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (some flexibility required)

Closing date: Friday 5 September 2025

Benefits:

NEST pension scheme
25 days annual leave plus public holidays
Could you lead one of the UK's most vibrant and ambitious town centre partnerships?

Harrogate BID is looking for a driven and experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead the delivery of our (Apply online only) Business Plan - an exciting, action-focused strategy shaped by the priorities of over 500 local businesses.

The BID plays a key role in making Harrogate cleaner, safer, more welcoming and more economically successful. As CEO, you will be the BID's figurehead, building partnerships, managing delivery, supporting the board, and ensuring the BID brings real value to its levy payers and the wider town centre.

This is an on-the-ground leadership role, the CEO will be expected to spend most of their time in Harrogate, either in the office or engaging with businesses.

We are looking for a leader who is both strategic and practical - someone who can drive projects forward, influence key stakeholders, and respond quickly to the needs of the business community.

The right person will be:

An experienced leader in BIDs, place management, town centres or economic development
Confident working with both public and private sector partners
Skilled in managing people, budgets and projects
Proactive, organised and full of ideas
As comfortable in a meeting room as on the high street
Why this role matters:

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a destination town with national recognition and real potential. Harrogate BID plays a central role in making the town centre more vibrant, welcoming and successful.

As CEO, your work will have a visible impact from improving public spaces and supporting local businesses to influencing strategic decisions and driving investment. You will collaborate with a committed board and partners across business, local government and the community all working together to help Harrogate thrive.

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages) explaining why you're the right fit for this role.

Key dates:

Application deadline: Friday 5 September 2025
Interviews: Monday 22 & Tuesday 23 September 2025
Harrogate BID is committed to being an inclusive and equitable organisation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, and we are actively working to ensure our recruitment processes are as fair and open as possible.

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