Job Opportunity: Athletics Ireland Women in Sport Lead (WIS) September 2023 - Athletics Ireland
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Job Opportunity: Athletics Ireland Women in Sport Lead (WIS) September 2023

26 September 2023

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Athletics Ireland is the National Governing Body for Athletics in Ireland. Athletics Ireland’s Head Office is based at Northwood Court, Northwood Business Campus, Santry, Dublin 9. Athletics Ireland is a company limited by guarantee with approximately 38 employees. For further information, please see our website at www.athleticsireland.ie.

 

Job Description

An exciting opportunity exists to become part of the Athletics Ireland participation team as a Women in Sport Lead reporting to the Director of Participation. The Women in Sport Lead will work towards delivering on our vision to ensure that our actions, programmes, and initiatives are member-centred, and committed to the promotion and representation of female athletic endeavour.

The successful candidate will manage and implement the objectives and actions as set out in the Athletics Ireland WIS Strategic Plan.  This strategic plan expresses Athletics Ireland’s commitment to Women in Sport. 

Since 2019, Athletics Ireland received investment from Sport Ireland to deliver agreed Women in Sport objectives as identified by Sport Ireland.  This role is funded by Sport Ireland and is offered on an initial fixed term contract for 2 years.

 

Full Job Description

 

Remuneration and Location

Salary: Band 2, €37,002 (min) to €50,061 (max).

Position Tenure: Six months’ probation, 2 year fixed-term full-time contract.

Position 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

 

How to apply

Applications should be emailed to the Athletics Ireland Human Resources Manager: kieronstout@athleticsireland.ie with the subject line of: [ATTN: WIS Lead]

Please provide the following when submitting your application:

• Letter of introduction detailing skills and experience relevant to the selection criteria.

• Curriculum Vitae outlining your skills and work experience.

 

Deadline for receipt of applications: 5pm on Wednesday the 11th of October 2023.

Applicants should note that this job description is not exhaustive and is subject to change as required as appropriate.

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