Job description

We are delighted to be recruiting a Sport Participation Executive on behalf of our client, Sport Ireland, on a 13 month contract

Job Purpose

To develop and support projects and initiatives offered in the area of Sports Participation. To develop and support strong working relationship with the Local Sports Partnership (LSP) network and to analyse and administer sport participation applications for investment.

Reporting To: Partnerships Manager

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Partnerships Executive will have the following principal duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and support strong working relationship with the Local Sports Partnership (LSP) network and other funded bodies, which are key elements of the sports infrastructure in Ireland.
• Implement the analysis and administration of government investments in sports participation to LSPs and other funded bodies.
• Develop and co-ordinate sports participation projects and initiatives as required, such as Active Cities and the Physical Activity for Health programme.
• Assist with the review and evaluation of sports participation projects as required
• Roll out the Performance Evaluation of Sport Ireland funded Monitor the implementation of key recommendations arising from the evaluation process.
• Assist with the management of the Unit’s budget, ensuring adherence to established financial controls.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders at both a national and local level
• Represent Sport Ireland at events and meetings as appropriate (including some out of hours and weekend work).
• Compile periodic reports and presentations on unit activity and sports participation in Ireland as required
• Develop communications and marketing support for the LSP network to further promote the work of the LSP’s locally and nationally
• Provision of administrative support in the areas of Freedom of Information, Data Protection, Risk Management, Legal Affairs, Internal Audit, Standards in Public Office returns and Insurance and other areas of corporate services or governance as required.

This is not an exhaustive list, and the role will include any duties required by Sport Ireland from time to time which are appropriate for the position and the needs of the organisation.

Person Specification:

Essential: Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have a relevant third level
• Must have at least 2 years’ prior relevant professional experience
• Must have experience in building strong working relationships and communicating with individuals at all levels within the organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Must have excellent Administration, Project Management and Organisational skills
• Must be detail orientated
• Must have the ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative
• Must have excellent presentation and written communications skills
• Must be proficient with operational planning and budgeting
• Must be highly efficient, results focused and with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Must have experience handling large administrative tasks and producing coherent judgements.
• Must have a high level of proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook).

Desirable: Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience working in a busy office enviornment
• Knowledge of the sports participation sector in Ireland
• Experience in sports development or in community development work
• Understanding of the key concepts underpinning the sports participation agenda
• Knowledge in the following areas: media, marketing, sales and communications
• Has the ability to think critically in order to bring new perspectives to the participation function

Additional Information:

Contract: Full-time, 13 month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover).

Salary Scale: EO Standard Scale. The appointment will be made on this scale at a point in line with current Government Pay Policy. New entrants to the public sector commence on the first point of scale.

Location: Sport Ireland Campus, Snugborough Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15

If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV in confidence to sportirelandjobs@orangerecruitment.ie . Closing date for applications is Wednesday 25^th February 2026, 5pm.

Sport Ireland is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of the workforce. Sport Ireland is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals. We actively welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on any protected groups. If you require reasonable accommodation for the interview, please let us know and we will do our best to assist.

Sport Ireland is a Great Place to Work® Ireland.