The Camogie Association is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to join the Association’s Leadership team in the senior management role of Operations Manager.
The Camogie Association is the National Governing Body for the sport of Camogie, responsible for promoting and developing the game. Camogie is on UNESCO’s list of protected cultural activities around the world. The Camogie Association operates at club, county, provincial and international levels with teams of all ages participating in our sport in recreational and competitive activities.
The post holder will report directly to the CEO , will lead the operations team, and will be required to work in collaboration with management and staff team colleagues, and with the Association’s network of volunteers at club, county, provincial, national and international levels, to deliver on the strategic plan and annual work plans.
Responsibilities of the role include:
- Operations Team & Manager (Staff and Volunteers)
- Event Planning and Management
- National Fixtures and events Co-ordination
- Office Management
- Strategic Planning & Budget Preparation
- Health & Safety
- GDPR
Requirements
- A degree or equivalent level 8 qualification in a subject/discipline that can be proven relevant to the post
- Three years’ comparable work experience including proven planning and management experience, including leading and motivating people.
- Experience of managing complex projects
- co-ordination and delivery of large scale and / or public events.
- An understanding of the nature of sporting events, including fixtures planning, scheduling and operations
- Demonstrated experience of managing diverse workstreams and operating in a dynamic environment, planning and scheduling multiple projects and events, prioritising tasks and adaptability to changing workloads and delivering on targets
- Demonstrated proficiency in information management and information communication technologies, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other packages.
- Demonstrated experience and effectiveness as a communicator including report writing, oral and presentation skills.
- Experience of working in a cross-functional, team-based environment.
- An understanding of the role of organisational governance and legal compliance requirements in a sporting organisation
The successful candidate will also have the following:
- Current full clean driving license, insurance, and access to own transport.
- The appointment will be subject to Garda/PSNI vetting clearance.
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Pension Contributions
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Continuous Training and Development Opportunities
Location – this role is based in the Camogie Association Offices beside Croke Park, Dublin
Job type: Permanent (subject to 6-month probationary period).
Working hours: Hours of attendance will be as fixed from time to time but will not amount to less than 39 hours per week. The successful candidate will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of their duties subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations.
This role requires flexibility and will entail out of standard office hours working.
The responsibilities and accountabilities might differ from those outlined, and other duties as assigned might be part of the job.
If you think this role is for you, and you meet the criteria above, please sent a Current CV and Cover letter to jobapplications@gaa.ie, with Operations Manager in the email title no later than 12 noon on Monday 9th June 2025.
Late applications will not be considered.
Candidates must have all required permits / visas etc. and be eligible to work in Ireland.
