Executive Search for the Sports and Leisure Sector
Board-level recruitment for fitness, community sport, events, venues and membership organisations.
Top Tier Recruitment and Head Hunting for the Sports and Leisure Sector
The sports and leisure industry continues to evolve, shaped by digital innovation, shifting consumer trends and growing focus on wellbeing, participation and inclusion. Whether you are running a professional sports body, a fitness brand, or a multi-site leisure operator, strong leadership is key to delivering impact, resilience and growth.
At Moon Executive Search, we work with organisations across the sports, fitness and leisure sectors to recruit senior leaders who bring both commercial focus and a deep understanding of the communities they serve. Our clients include governing bodies, membership organisations, health and wellbeing brands, sports charities, venues and operators.
Typical roles we recruit include:
Chief Executives and Managing Directors
Commercial, Marketing and Membership Leaders
Operations and Estates Directors
Finance and Governance Roles
Strategy, Partnerships and Policy Leads
Inclusion, Impact and Safeguarding Executives
Chairs and Non-Executive Directors
Each appointment begins with understanding your purpose and priorities. Whether your focus is community engagement, commercial growth or organisational transformation, we tailor every search to reflect the challenges and opportunities you face.
Moon Executive Search is known for it’s distinctive, ethical and approachable way of working. We bring over 25 years of experience in senior recruitment and work closely with both clients and candidates to deliver successful, long-term appointments. We operate across the South West and nationally, supporting both not-for-profit and commercial organisations.
Leaders in the sports and leisure sector must be able to inspire teams, manage resources, and navigate the pressures of public expectation. We help you find individuals who lead with credibility, commitment and clarity.
If you are planning a senior or board-level appointment in the sports or leisure sector, we would be pleased to support you. Get in touch with our team today.
Executive Recruiters with a Global Reach
Moon Executive Search are incredibly proud of our network that spreads not just across the UK but also across the globe, meaning we have both the reach and capability to conduct search campaigns all around the world.
We have successfully managed campaigns in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, offering retained executive search services to many global branded corporations, from manufacturing to professional services and retail.
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