Postgraduate Manager

This is a full-time permanent position and salary for this role will start at point 1 of HEO salary grade €56,556.
Reporting day-to-day to the Director of National Governing Bodies, the National Governing Bodies Manager will work as part of the Sport Ireland NGB Unit.
They will manage Sport Ireland's engagement with the National Governing Bodies of Sport including the lead role in the management of relevant grant programmes.
Manage and administer core NGB grant schemes, ensuring strict adherence to the terms and conditions of the programmes, established financial procedures, and compliance requirements.
* Lead specific projects relating to the NGB sector including management and coordination of any on-going liaison processes.
* Lead the NGB Recognition Programme.
* Support the area of Women in Sport including any WIS grant schemes for NGBs.
* Liaise with all Sport Ireland operational units to ensure cohesive and effective engagement with NGBs across the organisation.
* Manage the Unit's budget in accordance with established financial controls, ensuring efficient and responsible use of resources.
* Manage the Unit's staff to ensure they are motivated, trained and developed in accordance with Sport Ireland's HR policies.
* Ensure a strategic approach is adopted to the development of sport in Ireland in line with the Sport Ireland Strategy and the National Sports Policy.
* Undertake any other ad-hoc duties and responsibilities as required from time to time.
A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field would be a significant advantage.
* 3 years' experience in a related field.
* Capable of producing impactful and high-quality business writing in all communication ranging from standard daily correspondence to the production of comprehensive business reports for consideration by senior stakeholders.
Capable of researching complex qualitative and quantitative data from various literary sources and synopsizing this information for reproduction in a clear and comprehensive manner (written & verbal) for the Unit Head as required.
Capable of building and maintaining healthy, effective and mutually respectful business relationships with all key stakeholders.
A high level of proficiency in MS Office.
* Excellent planning & organising skills and be able to prioritise tasks effectively under tight deadlines.
* Experience of effectively managing projects and programmes on time and within agreed budget parameters.
Direct work experience in project management, strategic planning and programme evaluation.
* A qualification or experience in accounting /budgeting or financial management.
* A full driving license and access to a vehicle.
Additional Information: Contract: Full Time, Permanent.
The appointment will be made on this scale at a point in line with current Government Pay Policy.
Sport Ireland is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of the workforce.
If you require reasonable accommodations to interview, please let us know and we will do our best to assist.
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