Sport for Business Jobs in Sport

We currently have 12 featured positions in the Irish sports and sports-business job market.  These include roles with the FAI, the IRFU, Golf Ireland, Hockey Ireland, the FAI, Active Disability Ireland, Titan, Athletics Ireland, and Whoop.

One of the benefits of Sport for Business membership is the opportunity to connect with our highly engaged audience and share available positions.

If you’re interested in filling a role, please send us the details at rob@sportforbusiness.com, and we’ll take it from there.

 

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    Sport Inclusion Officer at Active Disability Ireland

 

Active Disability Ireland, through the support of the Dormant Accounts Fund, is looking for a full-time Sport Inclusion Officer to help support and enhance opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in sport and physical activity throughout Ireland by working with Local Sport Partnerships, National Governing Bodies, and the wider Disability sector.

The Sport Inclusion Officer will support the further roll out of the National Xcessible Programme and Xcessible Club Toolkit to Local Sports Partnerships, National Governing Bodies of Sport and community clubs as well as the further promotion of the Sports Inclusion Disability Charter and national ‘I’m In Too’ campaign.

This is an opportunity for a highly motivated, driven individual to contribute to our vision of ‘An Ireland where people with disabilities have equal opportunity to be active’ and play a key role within a dynamic team operating in a rapidly evolving national pan disability sport and physical activity organisation.

Click here to read the full job description

Deadline for submission of applications: Monday 22nd of June 2026, 12 noon

Please submit your CV and cover letter electronically to Brenda O’Donnell, CEO at bodonnell@activedisability.ie

Queries may be directed to Stephanie Mac Sweeney, Strategic Operations Manager at smacsweeney@activedisability.ie

 

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Head of Safeguarding at the FAI

Introduction

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) is the national governing body for football in Ireland, driving the growth, promotion, and development of the game at all levels. We are passionate about inspiring participation, supporting talent, and celebrating the power of football to unite communities across the country. With a proud history and an ambitious vision for the future, the FAI is committed to fostering excellence on and off the pitch, ensuring the game is inclusive, accessible, and a source of national pride.

Context of the Role

The Head of Safeguarding is the FAI’s senior safeguarding lead and will be responsible for designing, embedding and overseeing a modern, Association-wide safeguarding framework covering children, young people and adults at risk.

Role Purpose

• Lead and continuously improve the FAI safeguarding framework across grassroots football, leagues, academies, referee structures, education programmes, women’s and girls’ football, elite and international environments.
• Act as the Association’s principal safeguarding adviser to the General Counsel and Governance Director, CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board / relevant Board committee.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the future Safeguarding Unit, ensuring clear role design, effective case management, strong assurance and a prevention-focused culture.
• Lead delivery of the adult safeguarding agenda, while ensuring coherence with existing child safeguarding arrangements and smooth transition of concerns from underage to adult football.

 

Key Accountabilities

• Strategic leadership and operating model
• Lead the safeguarding strategy, annual delivery plan and continuous improvement agenda for the Association.
• Implement the future-state safeguarding structure and embed the new generic safeguarding model across child and adult concerns.
• Review the operating model for intake, triage, escalation, case oversight, training, audit, vetting interfaces.
• Adult safeguarding framework and policy development
• Lead development and implementation of a comprehensive adult safeguarding policy and procedures framework, including definitions, thresholds, roles, escalation routes and case-handling standards.
• Review connected policies, codes and procedures to ensure safeguarding language and responsibilities are explicit and aligned across the organisation, including disciplinary, dignity at work, grievance, protected disclosures, communications, event operations and employment-related policies.
• Ensure safeguarding arrangements address transition cases from underage to adult football and avoid inappropriate routing of adult concerns through child-only or HR-only processes.
• Case oversight, risk management and serious matters

• Act as senior escalation point and decision-maker for serious, complex, high-risk, sensitive, cross-functional safeguarding matters.
• Chair or direct safeguarding case oversight meetings and ensure consistent thresholds, protective measures, referrals, case recording, supervision and closure disciplines.
• Oversee arrangements for external independent assessment, investigation or specialist support where appropriate.
• Ensure suitable processes exist for concerns that may not meet statutory referral thresholds but still require safeguarding intervention, risk management or internal action.
• Governance, Board reporting and assurance

• Optimise and maintain governance processes for safeguarding oversight, risk escalation, lessons learned, evaluation and monitoring.
• Prepare Board-quality reports, KPIs, thematic analysis and assurance updates on safeguarding risks, trends, compliance and remedial actions.
• Support the CEO, Board and relevant committees in discharging their safeguarding oversight responsibilities and escalating material concerns appropriately.
• Lead internal reviews and contribute to internal audit, external review and assurance work relating to safeguarding.
• Training, education and culture
• Lead the safeguarding education strategy for employees, volunteers, coaches, referees, clubs, committee members and others in positions of trust, authority or influence.
• Ensure FAI training is engrossed to include adult protection, legal context in Ireland and Northern Ireland, responding to disclosures, communications with adults at risk, and confidence in recognising and responding to both child and adult concerns.
• Commission or oversee bespoke safeguarding training and guidance for the women’s game and Football for All.
• Promote a culture of listening, dignity, inclusion, early intervention and safe participation across the Association and wider game.
• Club, licensing, contracts and third-party assurance
• Embed safeguarding standards into Club Mark, licensing, audits, programme approvals and other assurance mechanisms.
• Establish safeguarding due-diligence requirements for third-party, commissioned and affiliated arrangements, including contract standards and reporting obligations.
• Ensure there are robust processes for tracking persons of concern, safeguarding-related exits and reporting back obligations where required.
• Strengthen safeguarding controls in environments where FAI staff, tutors, contractors, clubs or other partners operate across shared or external settings.
• Women’s game, Football for All and elite/international environments
• Lead the safeguarding response in the women’s game and Football for All, including bespoke policies, guidance or dedicated sections within generic policies.
• Ensure safeguarding arrangements address travel, accommodation, fan behaviour, athlete welfare, elite team environments, disability-related considerations and international activity.
• Support practical safeguarding responses for players, officials, referees and participants in domestic and international football settings.
• External partnerships and statutory interface
• Build effective relationships with Tusla, HSE adult safeguarding services, An Garda Síochána, relevant Northern Ireland safeguarding bodies, Sport Ireland and other relevant agencies or sector bodies.
• Develop protocols for referral, information-sharing, joint working and cross-jurisdiction responses.
• Represent FAI at external safeguarding forums, case discussions and strategic stakeholder engagements.
• Leadership of the Safeguarding Unit

• Provide line management, coaching and quality assurance across the future Safeguarding Unit.
• Set clear role boundaries, supervision arrangements, service standards and escalation routes.
• Ensure the unit has an effective BAU operating rhythm balancing live casework, vetting interfaces, standards, training, assurance and continuous improvement.

Person Specification

Experience – Essential

• Senior-level experience in some of the following areas; safeguarding, child protection, adult safeguarding, welfare, social care, safe sport, regulatory, compliance or an equivalent field.
• Strong experience of managing complex safeguarding concerns, triage, risk assessment, referrals and protective measures.
• Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing safeguarding policy, procedures, governance frameworks or equivalent control frameworks across a complex organisation.
• Experience of advising executive leadership, Boards or committees on sensitive risk matters.
• Experience of line management and leading high-trust teams handling sensitive casework.
• Experience of working with statutory agencies or multi-agency safeguarding structures.

Experience – Desirable

• Experience in football, sport, a national governing body, charity, education, youth work, policing, social care, health, regulatory or similarly networked environment.
• Experience spanning both grassroots and elite / high-performance settings.
• Experience of adult safeguarding system design in addition to child safeguarding practice.
• Experience of disciplinary, integrity, investigations, whistleblowing or complaints-handling interfaces.

 

Experience and Qualifications

Essential:

Knowledge Essential

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding law, policy and practice relating to children and adults at risk in Ireland, together with sufficient awareness of Northern Ireland requirements relevant to FAI’s operating model.
• Strong understanding of case management, thresholds, confidentiality, information-sharing and risk management.
• Knowledge of safer recruitment, vetting, codes of conduct and safeguarding expectations for persons in positions of trust, authority or influence.
• Understanding of governance, escalation and accountability in a federated, membership-based environment.
• Understanding of equality, inclusion, dignity and anti-discriminatory practice as they intersect with safeguarding.

Desirable:

• Experience working in sport, public-sector, non-profit, or similarly regulated environments.
• Legal, audit or accountancy qualification, where combined with relevant risk/compliance experience.
• Relevant professional qualifications:
  • Risk management (e.g. Institute of Risk Management).
  • Compliance (e.g. Professional Diploma in Compliance).
  • Governance (e.g. Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland).
• Knowledge of Sport Ireland Governance Code, Irish Corporate Governance Code, or similar oversight frameworks.
• Experience supporting external audits, forensic reviews, or regulatory investigations

Qualifications and training

• Degree-level professional qualification and/or equivalent professional experience.

• Relevant safeguarding, welfare, social care, legal, governance, compliance or risk qualification, or substantial equivalent experience.

• Up-to-date safeguarding training covering children and ideally adults at risk.

• Evidence of continuing professional development and reflective practice.

 

Skills and attributes

• Excellent judgment, credibility and risk-assessment capability.

• Ability to manage highly sensitive, distressing and contentious matters calmly and proportionately.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare Board-standard papers and present difficult issues clearly.

• Ability to influence and challenge constructively at senior level.

• High standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.

• Strong change-management and implementation capability.

• A person-centred, rights-based and trauma-informed approach.

Our Benefits

We are proud of the range of benefits we can provide:

• Two premium level tickets to each home international game
• Sick pay scheme and family friendly leave
• Opportunities to work at international matches
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Bike to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Employee assistance programs
• Hybrid working arrangements and flexible hours working arrangements
• Discounted access to the National Aquatic Centre and gym complex

 

Application Details

Closing date for receipt of applications is the close of business on 5th June 2026. The shortlisting and interviewing process will take place thereafter.

 

Online Application

 

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Head of Digital Marketing and Analytics with the IRFU

The successful candidate will lead the development of IRFU’s digital capabilities, empowering the Commercial, Marketing, and Communications functions through strategic use of data, analytics, and technology to drive engagement and create a sustainable digital revenue stream.

The position is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis (subject to a 6-month probationary period). The role will be based in our Head Office at 10-12 Lansdowne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The IRFU operates a hybrid policy with a minimum of 2 days in the office each week, which may increase during busy times.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 7th June 2026.

First round interviews are expected to take place on 11th June 2026.

The IRFU is an equal opportunities employer.

Role and purpose

To lead the development of IRFU’s digital capabilities, empowering the Commercial, Marketing, and Communications functions through strategic use of data, analytics, and technology to drive engagement and create a sustainable digital revenue stream.

Working relationships

Chief Commercial Officer

Director of Communications

Head of Commercial

IRFU SLT and staff

Communications staff

Commercial and Marketing staff

Context

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is embarking on a transformative journey to enhance its digital capabilities across Commercial, Marketing, and Communications. This newly created role will unlock the power of data, analytics, and digital tools to enable and empower these functions. This is a highly commercial-focused role that must deliver new revenue streams.

The successful candidate will oversee the shaping and delivery of a digital strategy that drives audience growth and commercial growth.

The Head of Digital Marketing and Analytics will be responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive digital commercial growth strategy that aligns with IRFU’s strategic priorities.

This role will oversee the growth of the IRFU’s audience, deepen engagement, and support and input into strategic initiatives across areas such as comms, all commercial opportunities, ticketing, and sponsorship.

In addition, to realise the above, this role will own the development and optimisation of IRFU’s data infrastructure and cross-functional digital growth initiatives to foster a culture of data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

This role requires a strategic thinker with proven leadership capabilities and expertise in digital platforms, marketing, and commercial growth to deliver measurable impact on fan growth, engagement, and revenue.

They will understand the power of storytelling and will input into and assist the Content team in using data and audience insights to tell those stories effectively.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and implement a Digital Marketing strategy aligned with the IRFU’s strategic objectives.
• Within that strategy, identify and prioritise opportunities to boost fan engagement (e.g., content, marketing) with the desired outcome of driving new revenue.
• Take ownership of the IRFU Supporters Club with a remit to revamp and relaunch Identify and execute pilot projects that demonstrate immediate value and build momentum, delivering quick wins.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Communications, and Technology teams to ensure alignment and impact.
• Create and present digital sponsorship proposal alongside the Commercial team
• Provide strategic guidance on end-to-end data processes to streamline data collection, analysis, and reporting to support decision-making across departments.
• Provide strategic ownership on platform and software enhancements (digital products, data infrastructure, email/communication tools), identifying needs and priorities for development, while implementation and day-to-day management remain with IT.

KEY QUALITIES

•  Proven results in:
  • Developing and implementing digital growth strategies
  • Delivering strategic campaigns and engagement initiatives
  • Utilising data to drive customer engagement and, ultimately, commercial growth
  • Analysing and utilising customer data to drive KPIs
  • Reporting roadmap and progress to senior leadership
  • Managing cross-functional projects and stakeholder engagement
  • Pitching digital partnerships & sponsorship proposals
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Deep understanding of digital platforms, data systems, and marketing technologies.
• Outstanding and demonstrated leadership in building and managing high-performing teams.
• Ability to build trust and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Data Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Strong understanding of data analytics and customer engagement.
• 3+ years of experience in digital, marketing, and communications roles.
• 3+ years in a senior leadership role, managing teams and strategic initiatives.
• Professional certifications in Data Analytics, Digital Marketing, or related disciplines are a plus.
• Track record in presenting and selling digital partnerships

Online Application Here

 

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Partnerships & Marketing Manager (Maternity Cover) with Golf Ireland

 

Reports to: Commercial & Marketing Director

Direct Reports: n/a

Location: Golf Ireland Headquarters, Carton Demesne, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, W23 R8C6

Contract: 1-year fixed-term contract

 

About the Role:

Principal Responsibilities

Reporting to the Commercial & Marketing Director and working alongside other Department Directors across the organisation.

• Manage the planning, delivery and evaluation of marketing and stakeholder events, including the Women in Sport Scramble and other key events as directed by the Commercial & Marketing Director.
• Lead the growth, positioning and promotion of the Golf Ireland Volunteer of the Year Awards, enhancing engagement, visibility and stakeholder participation.
• Design, develop and implement Golf Ireland experiential activities at major events across the island including, but not limited to, the Men’s and Women’s Irish Opens.
• Act as a custodian of the Golf Ireland brand, ensuring brand consistency and quality across all marketing collateral, uniforms, digital platforms, promotional materials and club resources.
• Lead the briefing, coordination and traffic management of all marketing design and print projects across the organisation, ensuring effective prioritisation of internal and external resources.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with Golf Ireland’s corporate and community partners, developing and implementing annual activation and leverage plans to maximise partnership value and fulfil contractual commitments.
• Support the Commercial & Marketing Director in identifying and developing new commercial opportunities through market research, lead generation, prospecting and proposal development.
• Support colleagues across all departments in the effective and consistent use of Golf Ireland brand assets and marketing materials.

 

Relationship Management

• Work collaboratively as part of the Marketing, Communications & Commercial team, supporting colleagues across the team and wider organisation as required.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with third-party suppliers, including designers, production agencies, event partners and service providers.
• Build positive and collaborative relationships with Golf Ireland corporate and community partners, ensuring high levels of service and engagement.

 

About the Candidate:

We are looking for a passionate and proactive team member who has a desire to make a tangible and positive impact on the new organisation of Golf Ireland.

 

Experience & Knowledge:

Essential

• A third level qualification in Marketing, Communications or a related area.
• 3- 5 years’ experience in a similar managerial role.
• Experience developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating Marketing strategies and plans.
• An ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• An ability to prioritise and delegate.

 

Desirable

• Experience managing relationships with strategic partners
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
• A deep and broad understanding of the golfing landscape within Ireland.
• Experience working within the golf industry.
• Strong IT skills.
• Strong Communication skills.

 

Competencies & Attributes:

• Calm, confident, decisive and objective, especially under pressure.
• Willingness to be accountable and measured on performance.
• Skilled at prioritising, multi-tasking and problem solving.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Energetic, highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• An ability to cope with continual change and tight deadlines.

 

Terms And Conditions:

This is a fixed-term contract, reporting to Golf Ireland’s Commercial & Marketing Director.

 

Application Process:

Applicants must be eligible to work in the EU & UK.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday, June 9th at 5pm. Interviews will take place from June 15th-17th at Golf Ireland HQ, Carton Demesne, Maynooth, Kildare, W23 R8C6.

 

A detailed letter of application and full CV (max. 2 pages) should be sent by email to careers@golfireland.ie with the subject “Partnerships & Marketing Manager”

Applicants will be short-listed on the basis of the information supplied. Your application will be retained as confidential. Golf Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

 

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High Performance Director at Hockey Ireland

Reporting To:

CEO

Direct Reports

• National Programme Coaches
• High Performance Support Staff
• Relevant operational/logistics personnel

Location

Hockey Ireland National Headquarters at the Sport Ireland Campus, Dublin
(with national and international travel)

Hours

Full-time (37.5 hours per week), including evenings, weekends and travel as required.

Role Purpose

The High Performance Director is a senior leadership role within Hockey Ireland with responsibility for the strategic leadership, management and sustained success of Hockey Ireland’s high performance system across men’s and women’s programmes.

The role will lead the design and delivery of a world-class high performance strategy that enables international success, builds a sustainable talent pathway, strengthens coaching capability, and aligns national and regional performance environments within the resources available.

The postholder will oversee:

• Senior international programmes
• Junior age group pathways
• Coach development
• Performance services
• Stakeholder relationships
• Budget management

This is to ensure Hockey Ireland remains competitive on the world stage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership, Culture & System Development

• Develop, implement and regularly review a rolling 5-year High Performance Strategy aligned to Hockey Ireland’s overall strategic plan and international competition cycles.
• Establish clear performance objectives, KPIs and success measures for senior teams, pathway teams and high performance functions.
• Provide expert advice to the CEO, Board and High Performance Committee on all high performance matters.
• Lead and embed a high performance culture aligned to Hockey Ireland values, promoting excellence, accountability, inclusion, athlete wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• Create an environment in which athletes and staff can perform, develop and thrive.
• Ensure Hockey Ireland’s high performance programmes are sustainable, future-focused and benchmarked against leading international hockey nations.

 

2. Performance Programmes & International Success

• Lead all national high performance programmes including:
  • Senior men’s teams
  • Senior women’s teams
  • Development squads
  • Junior age group teams
• Ensure multi-annual plans are in place for all squads covering:
  • Competition
  • Training
  • Camps
  • Athlete development
  • Performance outcomes
• Work with domestic competitions stakeholders to align national team programmes with the domestic competition calendar.
• Establish a cohesive performance and tactical philosophy across Hockey Ireland teams, aligning core playing principles and performance behaviours.
• Support Head Coaches and programme staff to optimise preparation for major events including:
  • Olympic qualification
  • World Cups
  • European Championships
  • Other FIH competitions
• Monitor programme performance through robust review systems and recommend improvements where required.
• Lead national selection frameworks, ensuring fairness, transparency and alignment with performance objectives.
• Ensure alignment between pathway and senior programmes to accelerate athlete progression.

 

3. Coach Leadership, Development & Education

• Lead the recruitment, management and performance review of national programme coaches and relevant high performance staff.
• Design and implement a national coach development framework for performance coaches operating at regional and national level.
• Lead the education, mentoring and continuous professional development of performance coaches across the Hockey Ireland system.
• Create a clear coaching pathway and succession planning model for emerging Irish coaches.
• Build a connected coaching community that shares:
  • Best practice
  • Current trends
  • Technical/tactical innovation
  • Consistent standards
• Work in partnership with Hockey Ireland’s four provinces, clubs and education partners to strengthen the overall coaching ecosystem.

4. Talent Pathway & Player Development

• Oversee the identification, development and transition of talented players from provincial, club and junior environments into national programmes.
• Ensure the player pathway is inclusive, transparent and accessible to all eligible athletes.
• Maintain a long-term athlete development model aligned to the:
  • Technical demands
  • Tactical demands
  • Physical demands
  • Psychological demandsof modern international hockey.
• Work with provinces, clubs and schools to support talent identification and progression opportunities.

5. Performance Services, Welfare & Innovation

• Lead the integration of:
  • Sports science
  • Sports medicine
  • Physiology
  • Strength & conditioning
  • Nutrition
  • Psychology
  • Analyticsacross all programmes.
• Lead the use of data, technology and performance intelligence to enhance:
  • Coaching
  • Selection
  • Athlete development
  • Competitive advantage
• Ensure consistent standards, policies and service delivery models across senior and pathway teams.
• Build strong relationships with:
  • Sport Ireland Institute
  • Sport Northern Ireland
  • Other specialist providers
• Promote athlete health, welfare, wellbeing and safe return-to-play processes.
• Ensure athlete voice, safeguarding and welfare are embedded across all high performance environments.

6. Stakeholder & External Relations

• Develop effective working relationships with:
  • Sport Ireland
  • Sport Northern Ireland
  • Olympic Federation of Ireland
  • Provinces
  • Clubs
  • FIH
  • EHF
  • Other relevant bodies
• Represent Hockey Ireland as an ambassador for high performance nationally and internationally.
• Support communications, advocacy and profile-building of Hockey Ireland’s high performance programmes.
• Collaborate internally with finance, participation, coaching, competitions and commercial functions to align organisational priorities.

7. People Leadership

• Recruit, lead and develop a high calibre coaching, specialist and support team.
• Ensure the consistent application of a performance management system across the high performance function.
• Establish annual performance plans for staff with clear objectives and targets to be attained or exceeded.
• Ensure clear communication, accountability and collaborative ways of working across all programmes.

8. Financial & Operational Management

• Develop and manage annual high performance budgets in conjunction with the CEO and Finance team.
• Ensure effective resource allocation, strong governance and value for money across all programmes.
• Contribute to funding applications, reporting requirements and income generation opportunities linked to high performance.
• Oversee contracts, service agreements and operational planning relevant to the high performance system.

Person Specification

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Relevant third-level qualification in sport, coaching, performance science, management or related discipline.
• Significant leadership experience in elite/high performance team sport.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing staff performance.
• Strong understanding of:
  • International team sport environments
  • Athlete pathways
  • Coach development
• Experience in:
  • Strategic planning
  • Budgeting
  • Performance reporting
• Experience managing relationships with:
  • Funding agencies
  • Governing bodies
  • Key stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to build high-performing cultures and deliver results.
• Eligible to work in Ireland.

Desirable

• Experience in hockey or another international team sport.
• Experience at:
  • Olympic level
  • World Cup level
  • Major championship level
• Experience designing:
  • Coach education systems
  • Talent pathways
• Experience securing public or commercial funding.
• Knowledge of Irish sporting structures and funding systems.

 

Key Competencies

• Strategic leadership
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• People leadership and coach development
• Decision-making under pressure
• Financial and operational management
• Innovation and continuous improvement
• Collaboration and relationship management
• Integrity, discretion and professionalism

General

This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive. Duties may evolve in line with the needs of Hockey Ireland

For all applications, please contact sam@cricket.jobs

 

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Board Positions with Active Disability Ireland

Active Disability Ireland has a number of opportunities to allow dynamic and energetic individuals to join and be part of its board of Directors in an
exciting time of delivery in line with its strategic plan 2023 – 2027.

Active Disability Ireland is currently increasing the capacity on its board of Directors and is specifically looking to appoint passionate, innovative and
knowledgeable individuals in the following five areas:

• Fundraising and Business Development Director
• Marketing and Communications Director
• Advocacy Director

Individuals are sought who will provide effective leadership and oversight across these areas to the board and will also support the executive management team in delivering the key performance indicators set out in the organisation’s strategic plan.

Fundraising and Business Development Director

• Candidates will have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in fundraising, business development, income generation, or a related strategic role, with a strong track record of delivering against financial and growth targets.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and identifying diverse income streams, including grants, partnerships, corporate sponsorship, and/or earned income opportunities.
• Experience with other organisations or Boards of management where financial & fund development is essential.
• Experience with the development of business proposals.
• Experience in Fund Acquisition with Charities.
• Knowledge and understanding of the requirements under the
• Governance Code for Sport and the Charities Code of Community,
• Voluntary and Charitable Organisations.

Advocacy Director

• Candidates will have a minimum 3 to 5 years supporting organisations to engage more actively in policy advocacy, public relations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in the development and delivery of advocacy campaigns and programmes that would help to support greater awareness of the work that Active Disability Ireland do.
• Evidence of building and maintaining relationships with key policymakers, government officials, and stakeholders to advance advocacy objectives.
• Have a passion for the attainment of greater access to opportunities for people with disabilities into sport and physical activity.

Marketing and Communications Director

• Candidates to have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of Communications and marketing experience.
• Experience with the development of Marketing and Communication Plans and various communication strategies.
• Experience of the development of strategic communication initiatives.
• Experience with other organisations or other Boards or management roles where marketing and communications were necessary.
• Credibility in and knowledge of the Irish sporting and/or disability sectors.
• Experience of working to align with a Strategic Plan and KPI’s.
• Experience of working closely with executive management in relation to the development and implementation of specific communication objectives, strategies and tactics.
• Experience with the development of press releases and other public engagement tools.

For expression of interest, please email a high-level biography and CV and a note outlining your interest by Friday, 5th of June 2026.

Brenda O’Donnell, CEO
Active Disability Ireland
bodonnell@activedisability.ie

 

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Senior Account Executive at Titan

We are looking for an experienced Senior Account Executive (Events) with 3+ years of industry experience who is currently working in an agency or has worked in one. You must be eager to succeed and have the energy to thrive in a fast-paced agency environment.

For this role, you need to be comfortable in an events environment and have the confidence and ability to support and lead activations. You should be a self-starter, as you’ll be responsible for supporting some of our leading client accounts and will have opportunities to own aspects of certain client projects in full.

You must be a team player with a meticulous eye for detail. You must be confident in your abilities to build rapport and develop relationships with your colleagues and clients. It is important to note that evening and weekend work as part of client delivery is expected of this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Event Operations & Delivery

• Own the end-to-end operational delivery of multiple events to certain scales, from concept through to execution
• Develop and implement detailed operational project plans in collaboration with the Account Manager
• Lead all event logistics, including venue sourcing and management, On-site branding and A/V coordination, Food and beverage planning, Registration management, Ambassador/host staffing planning and ensure exceptional on-site execution and attendee experience

Financial & Supplier Management

• Support the development of initial project budgets alongside the wider accounts team
• Track, manage, and control all supplier costs throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed budget parameters
• Coordinate and oversee external suppliers and promotional staff, from briefing through to post-event feedback

Client, Team & Stakeholder Communication

• Attend client meetings and actively contribute to discussions and planning
• Develop and maintain key project documentation
• Communicate project progress clearly and consistently to internal teams and stakeholders
• Provide regular updates internally and externally, ensuring alignment across all parties
• Collaborate effectively across multiple teams to drive projects forward

Project Management, Creativity & Brand Representation

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks and deadlines effectively
• Contribute to brainstorms with innovative and creative ideas across projects
• Conduct research to inform pitches, proposals, and internal initiatives
• Create compelling presentations and proposals using tools such as PowerPoint
• Act as a brand ambassador by upholding company values and always representing the organisation professionally
• Complete relevant project administration as and when required

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Overall Performance

• Delivers high-quality event experiences that meet or exceed client objectives and KPIs
• Maintains exceptional attention to detail while managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Contributes consistently to smooth, end-to-end project delivery from planning through to execution
• Ability to work on your own initiative

2. Technical Skill

• Strong background in event, activation and logistics-led projects
• Confident in developing project plans, timelines, and post-event reports
• Skilled in budget tracking, supplier coordination, and cost control
• Experience using project management tools and systems to manage workflows effectively

3. Objectives

• Supports the development and delivery of clear project objectives aligned to client goals
• Identifies opportunities to optimise delivery, improve efficiencies, and enhance attendee experience
• Contributes to account growth through proactive thinking and strong execution

4. Responsibility

• Takes ownership of assigned projects and key operational workstreams
• Manages budgets, timelines, and supplier deliverables with accuracy and accountability
• Ensures quality control across all event elements and client outputs

5. Direction

• Provides clear briefs and direction to internal teams, suppliers, and partners
• Communicates confidently with clients & stakeholders at all stages
• Demonstrates proactive problem-solving and forward planning

 

OUR VALUES

The Senior Account Executive is expected to live and embed our values in everything they do:

• Imagination – Championing bold thinking, innovation, and creative solutions
• Teamwork – Collaborating openly across departments and supporting teams to succeed together
• Respect– Building trusted relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues
• Humility – Remaining open to feedback, learning, and continuous improvement
• Passion – Bringing energy, commitment, and pride to every project

 

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Whoop

Senior Manager, Membership Services

WHOOP is hiring a Senior Manager of Membership Services Operations to drive operational excellence while amplifying the member experience through a hospitality-first mindset. Reporting to the Director of Membership Services Operational Excellence, this leader will translate the Membership Services vision — We empower every member to perform every day — into scalable, high-impact operational practices. You will serve as a critical bridge between strategy and execution, leading frontline leadership while championing cultural transformation that extends beyond service into a deeply member-centric experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop Operations Managers and their teams, fostering a high-performance culture rooted in accountability, empathy, and a hospitality-driven approach to member experience.
Translate strategic priorities set by senior leadership into clear operational plans, ensuring consistent execution across teams and alignment with Membership Services vision and KPIs.
Drive performance against key operational metrics (e.g., CSAT, service levels, first contact resolution), identifying trends and implementing improvements that elevate both efficiency and member satisfaction.
Champion a hospitality mindset across Membership Services, embedding principles that go beyond transactional support to create meaningful, trust-building member interactions.
Partner cross-functionally (Product, Engineering, Logistics, People Operations, and more) to ensure seamless execution of initiatives and continuous improvement of the end-to-end member journey.
Identify and implement process, tooling, and workflow enhancements that improve scalability, quality, and team effectiveness, leveraging data and frontline insights.
Coach and mentor leaders to strengthen their capabilities in performance management, employee engagement, and change leadership.
Act as a culture and change champion, helping evolve Membership Services into a proactive, insight-driven, and member-obsessed organization.

Qualifications

5–8+ years of experience in customer service or membership operations, with 2–4+ years managing managers or leading multi-layered teams.
Proven ability to translate strategy into execution, driving measurable improvements in operational performance and member experience.
Strong leadership and coaching skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams and future leaders.
Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments with the ability to balance tactical execution and strategic thinking.
Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze performance metrics, identify trends, and drive actionable insights.
Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
Passion for delivering exceptional member experiences, with an interest in redefining service through a hospitality-oriented approach.
Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive clarity in ambiguity.
Must be eligible to work in Ireland and able to work on-site in WHOOP’s Limerick office.
Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.

This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Limerick, ireland The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Limerick, Ireland office.

Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.

WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility

The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.

At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long-term growth and success.

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Athletics Ireland

Accounts Assistant

 

Position Overview
Reporting to the Finance Director, the Accounts Assistant will support the delivery of accurate and timely financial information, contributing to the effective operation of the organisation’s finance function. The role requires a high level of attention to detail, strong technical skills, and the ability to work to deadlines in a structured environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Processing and reconciliation of supplier invoices, employee expenses, and credit card transactions
• Completion of bank reconciliations and timely investigation of variances
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Maintenance of the general ledger and accurate posting of financial transactions
• Supporting month-end and year-end close processes
• Preparation of financial reports for internal stakeholders
• Ensuring adherence to internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve queries efficiently
• Providing general support to the finance function as required
Candidate Profile
• Demonstrated experience using AccountsIQ accounting software
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and month-end processes
• Experience supporting the preparation of management accounts
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the wider MS Office suite
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
What We Offer
• Competitive remuneration package
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options
• Opportunity to contribute to a leading national sporting organisation
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
Remuneration and Location
• The package will include a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Position Tenure: Permanent after six month probation period.
• Location: Athletics Ireland Head Office at 19 Northwood Court, Santry, Dublin 9.
• Appointment will be made subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting and suitable reference checks.
• Athletics Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Hours of work
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 9am to 5.00pm.
Salary band:
Band 1 (€29,931 to €41,718 per annum).
Our benefits include:
• Paid Maternity, Paternity leave
• Family-friendly policies
• Sick pay scheme
• Education assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to work scheme
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to the Athletics Ireland Human Resources Manager at kieronstout@athleticsireland.ie
Please include “Accounts Assistant” in the subject line. The closing date for applications will be Friday, the 29th of May at 5 pm.

 

 

 

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