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 manag...