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Job Title


Chief Executive Officer


Company : The National League


Location : Birmingham, West Midlands


Created : 2025-05-25


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

The National League is the highest level of the National League System (NLS) consisting of the fifth and sixth tiers of the English football league system.If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.The League sits just below the English Football League and is responsible for the administration and regulation of 72 member clubs across the National League, National League North and National League South.The Chief Executive Officer of The National League will provide strategic leadership, drive commercial growth, and uphold the integrity, sustainability, and competitiveness of the League. This pivotal role involves managing relationships with clubs, the FA, Leagues, Government, broadcasters, sponsors, and other stakeholders while ensuring operational excellence across the League's three divisions.For those interested in discovering more, please apply to this advert. Potential candidates will be sent the full role profile and recruitment schedule shortly after the recruitment deadline.We are seeking a proven leader in sports, commercial or media industries with a strong understanding of the football ecosystem. Experience of working with boards and good governance experience ideal. Previous leadership within a sports governing board, league or club a desirable extra.Applications close Monday 16th June at 5pm.#J-18808-Ljbffr