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Today we bring you news of a role as a non-executive director with Cricket Ireland

 

Non-Executive Director

Cricket Ireland is looking to add to its Board through the appointment of a new independent Non-Executive Director.

The Board comprises a Chairman, six nominees of the four provincial cricket unions and five independent directors, appointed to bring specific additional skills and expertise to the Board and provide independent judgement and objective challenge on issues of strategy, governance, performance and resources. All Board members are non-executive and act in a voluntary capacity. Meetings take place approximately every two months: currently they are being held by Zoom but in normal circumstances, most would take place in Dundalk.

Each Board member is likely to be asked to serve on at least one sub-committee, with a broadly similar meeting pattern.

This newly defined independent director role has been introduced following a recent evaluation by the Board of its effectiveness with the specific objective of constructively challenging and supporting management to ensure the system delivers optimum performance by national squads on the world stage.

Experience of high-performance sport at senior representative level (as player, coach, selector, media commentator or high-performance expert) is required, alongside operational experience of a sporting high-performance team environment; detailed knowledge of the dynamics and pressures experienced by elite players/athletes/coaches ; and an understanding of high-performance systems and structures in sport.

Knowledge of cricket is desirable but not essential

The closing date for expressions of interest will be Wednesday, March 3rd.

A letter from the applicant describing what he or she would bring to the role and a concise CV setting out how and when the relevant experience has been gained should be sent by email to info@cricketireland.ie for the attention of the Chairman of the Nominations Committee and will be confidential.

If deemed necessary by the Nominations Committee, online interviews will be held in the week beginning March 8th

If the Board decides to recommend an appointment, it will nominate the person for election at the 2021 Annual General Meeting on April 25th, with a view to their joining the Board at its next meeting on June 16th.

 

Three previous roles which are still open for applications:

 

Digital Media Manager and Communications Assistant

Basketball Ireland is inviting applications for the role of Digital Media Manager and Communications Assistant.

The role is to create content and maintain Basketball Ireland’s website and social channels, working closely with the Media and Communications Manager.

It includes writing previews, game reports and press releases, as well as creating video content.

You would be assisting the Media and Communications Manager in all communications and media relations for Basketball Ireland, including both internal and external communications;  dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, helping build and maintain effective working relationships; and helping to create new and innovative ways to promote and market Irish basketball.

The successful candidate would be expected to have, among other skills, at least two years experience in a similar role; a third level qualification in Digital Media/Communications/Journalism, or relevant discipline;  competence in and understanding of all social media platforms and knowledge of content management systems, such as WordPress.

Applications for the role must include:

  • A sample match report (approx. 400 words)
  • Cover letter
  • CV

All three elements of the application should be sent by email to Bernard O’Byrne, CEO  and Secretary-General, Basketball Ireland at bobyrne@basketballireland.ie on or before 1700 on Monday, February 22nd, 2021.

Senior Account Manager – Titan Experience

 

Titan Experience are looking to appoint a new Senior Account Manager.

The successful candidate will likely have three years experience in a similar role in an agency and would be working across a wide range of different projects.

Among the different roles and responsibilities that will come with the job are:

  • Responsible for management and full ownership of key client relationships
  • Communicate with clients at a senior level to resolve issues and enquiries
  • Work closely with the Client Services Director and provide frequent client reports/updates to same
  • Assist in the idea generation process and prepare client pitch presentations and cost proposals
  • Develop and deliver consultancy, create and deliver substantial campaigns and events for clients as required
  • Project manage large scale sports, sampling and corporate events and campaigns
  • Budgetary Management – P&L ownership for projects and accounts under their remit
  • To negotiate beneficial and competitive rates and contracts with suppliers and maximize third party revenues to specified targets
  • Supplier relationship management including supplier payment process
  • Provide timely project reports and summaries to clients as required
  • Liaise with account managers and executives to manage workload and resource support requirements
  • Attend weekly management meetings and provide project updates
  • Actively contribute to the Titan Weekly WIP for accounts/projects in their remit

Application for the role is through Linked in with all the details available here.

 

Performance Operations Executive – Cricket Ireland

 

Cricket Ireland is seeking a Performance Operations Executive to help ensure the smooth professional running of the High Performance and International Operations department, supporting players and coaches, and the organisation and logistics of the Cricket Ireland Talent Pathway competitions for girls and boys both at home and abroad.

This is a position suiting someone hungry to get into the sports and high-performance world, and not afraid to roll their sleeves up. The role will provide executive and operational support to the High-Performance Director and the HP systems and processes; and help deliver the talent pathway programme through world-class logistics and operations, working with the Head of Operations – International Cricket and Talent Pathway Manager.

The role involves both written and oral communication skills, organisational skills and requires excellent IT skills as well as the ability to multi-task and work well under pressure and often to tight deadlines. We are seeking an individual who will flourish in a high performing environment and have a positive impact on those around them, and where confidentiality is key.

The Performance Operations Executive will report into the High-Performance Director and will be based at the Cricket Ireland HQ in Malahide, North Dublin.

A detailed Job Description and further details on the application process can be downloaded here.

A full CV and detailed covering letter should be sent by email to recruitment@cricketireland.ie with the subject title ‘Performance Operations Executive’ and will be confidential.

The closing date for applications is Monday 22nd February.

 

 

 

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