Help to shape the future of leisure in Shropshire

News from our partners Shropshire Community Leisure Trust

Do you have strategic vision, good independent judgment, the ability to think creatively, work as a team and motivate those around you?  If you do, then you are the type of person we are looking for to help shape the future of leisure provision in Shropshire.

Shropshire Council has appointed Shropshire Community Leisure Trust to be responsible  for running and developing five of the council’s leisure facilities, in partnership with the Trust’s operating partner Serco Leisure.  The Trust is actively seeking people with the right skills and commitment to join Shropshire Community Leisure Trust.

You will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the trust, setting policy to ensure that the aims and objectives are achieved and that the service provider, who will be appointed by the Trust, delivers a service that anticipates and meets the leisure needs of the communities within Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Market Drayton and Whitchurch.

An interest in sport and leisure is an advantage, as is a desire to see that sporting opportunities are provided for all members of the community both now and in the future. Training will be given to successful applicants; this will include outlining the roles and responsibilities you will accept as a Trustee.

We are seeking an effective balance of trustees, in terms of skills and attributes, and would particularly welcome applicants with a background in community development, health services, education, financial management, and law and business management.

So if you have always wanted to have a say in the way that your sport and leisure services are provided then this is your chance.  An application form and information pack are available from Brian Taylor at brian@cdrltd.co.uk.  If you would like an informal discussion about the roles and responsibilities of the position please speak to Brian on 07738 516923.

Please note that this is an unpaid position, undertaken in a voluntary capacity.  However, traveling expenses and subsistence will be reimbursed as appropriate.