National Governing Bodies Manager

4 weeks ago

United Kingdom Ascension Full time £55,000
National Governing Bodies Manager Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced National Governing Bodies Manager to join our team at Sport Ireland. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing Sport Ireland's engagement with National Governing Bodies of Sport, including the lead role in the management of relevant grant programmes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage strategic relationships with National Governing Bodies of Sport, providing advice, support, and assistance as required.
  • Manage and administer core National Governing Bodies grant schemes, ensuring strict adherence to terms and conditions, financial procedures, and compliance requirements.
  • Lead specific projects relating to the National Governing Bodies sector, including management and coordination of liaison processes.
  • Lead the National Governing Bodies Recognition Programme.
  • Act as secretary to the Sport Ireland Grants and Eligibility Committee, facilitating meetings, preparing documentation, and ensuring smooth operation.
  • Support the compilation of responses to parliamentary questions, public queries, and other relevant correspondence, ensuring accurate and timely communication.
  • Support the area of Women in Sport, including any Women in Sport grant schemes for National Governing Bodies.
  • Liaise with all Sport Ireland operational units to ensure cohesive and effective engagement with National Governing Bodies 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.
Person Specification:
  • Academically strong with at least a primary degree.
  • Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field would be a significant advantage.
  • 3 years' experience in a related field.
  • Highly efficient, results-focused, and with a keen attention to detail and high standards in all business activity.
  • Solutions-focused in all business activity.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Capable of presenting information verbally in a clear, concise, and confident manner.
  • Capable of producing impactful and high-quality business writing in all communication.
  • Capable of researching complex qualitative and quantitative data from various literary sources and synthesizing this information for reproduction in a clear and comprehensive manner.
  • Capable of building and maintaining healthy, effective, and mutually respectful business relationships with all key stakeholders.
  • Capable of handling conflict and resistance.
  • Capable of handling sensitive information in a confidential manner.
  • A high level of proficiency in MS Office.
  • A proven ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative.
  • An enthusiastic approach to work and career.
  • A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in all business activity.
  • Excellent planning and organizing skills and be able to prioritize tasks effectively under tight deadlines.
  • Experience of effectively managing projects and programmes on time and within agreed budget parameters.
Desirable Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Direct work experience in project management, strategic planning, and programme evaluation.
  • A qualification or experience in accounting/budgeting or financial management.
  • A high-level experience in stakeholder engagement.
  • Experience of line managing staff.
  • A full driving license and access to a vehicle.

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