Chief Executive Officer - Black Swimming Association

Chief Executive Officer - Black Swimming Association

Location - Home based with national travel
Salary - £75k FTE

Founded in 2020 with a clear mission to ensure African, Caribbean, and Asian communities have equitable access to vital water safety education, drowning prevention, and the benefits of aquatics, the Black Swimming Association (BSA) is spearheading a transformative movement within the aquatic sector, providing an invaluable bridge into communities that have been historically excluded, disenfranchised, and invisible in the context of aquatics and water safety.

In the UK, swimming and water-based activities have long been cherished for their physical and mental health benefits. However, the unfortunate reality is that not everyone has equitable access to these opportunities. Historical, social, and economic inequalities, coupled with institutional bias, have resulted in some communities being significantly underrepresented across all aspects of aquatic engagement.

By amplifying the voices and experiences of ethnically diverse and other marginalised communities, we aim to challenge the status quo and dismantle the barriers that prevent individuals from fully participating in and benefiting from aquatics. Importantly, the BSA's work extends beyond swimming pools, encompassing all water-based activities that rely on swimming skills and water safety knowledge. By broadening our scope through the formation of Inclusive Aquatics C.I.C., we seek to create a comprehensive and inclusive approach to aquatics that ensures everyone, regardless of their background, can safely and confidently enjoy the benefits of water-based activities.

The BSA group consists of the award-winning Black Swimming Association (charity) and Inclusive Aquatics (C.I.C) and the CEO role will contribute to the work of both the charity and the C.I.C. If you're ready to make a difference to communities across the UK and be part of something truly impactful and inspiring, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining why you feel you are the next CEO for the BSA group to .

We will close for applications on Friday 10th January 2025 and will then move into the interview process. All candidates will be contacted following the closure of the advertisement, but please note we may not be able to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates.

Timeframes for recruitment:

Applications deadline: Friday 10th January 2025 by 5.00pm
1st stage interviews: w/c 27th January 2025
2nd stage interviews: w/c 3rd February 2025
Appointment made by 10th February 2025

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of a team driving positive change in water safety and aquatic skill development.