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Chief Executive Officer

Harrogate, England , United Kingdom

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Negotiable

Permanent

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Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £50,000-£60,000 per annum (DOE)
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire (Due to the nature of this role, the CEO will be expected to work most of their hours from Harrogate, either in the office or meeting with businesses)
Full time | Permanent (subject to successful ballots every five years. Notice period is three months)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working required)

Benefits:

NEST Pension Scheme
25 days annual leave plus public holidays
Closing date: 5 November 2025

Are you passionate about championing place, business and community in a thriving destination town?

Harrogate BID (Harrogate Business Improvement District) is seeking a dynamic, strategic and hands-on Chief Executive Officer to lead the delivery of its ambitious 2024–2028 business plan.

Representing around 500 town centre businesses, the BID plays a vital role in promoting, enhancing and shaping Harrogate as a vibrant, successful and attractive place to live, work and visit.

As CEO, you’ll be the public face and driving force of the organisation - forging strong partnerships, championing the business community, managing the team and contractors, and ensuring projects and services deliver real, measurable impact.

We’re looking for someone who:

Has senior leadership experience in BIDs, place-making, town centres or economic development.
Is a confident communicator and relationship-builder with both private and public sector stakeholders.
Brings strong financial, project and team management skills.
Has a creative, proactive and business-savvy mindset.
Can balance strategy with hands-on delivery.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK’s most celebrated destinations.

To apply for this exciting leadership opportunity, please submit:

Subject line: CEO Application - Harrogate BID

An up-to-date CV
A covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your interest and suitability for the role
On receipt of your cv and covering letter you will be sent the full recruitment pack outlining the role in more detail.

Key Dates:

Application deadline: Wednesday 5 November 2025
Interviews: 18/19 November 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.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY AGAIN AS YOUR DETAILS HAVE ALREADY BEEN CONSIDERED.

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No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-175419
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
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