Sports Recruitment International

Background

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is the governing body for the sport of rugby union in Ireland. It comprises four provincial branches Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster, as well as the national governing body. The IRFU is currently inviting applications for the position of ‘Chief Executive, Connacht Rugby’.  This is an exciting and challenging time for Connacht Rugby, and we wish to build on our involvement in the Heineken Cup. This position represents a unique opportunity to play a strategic role in development of rugby in Connacht. 

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Executive will play a critical role in leading the branch to develop, foster and promote the game of rugby in line with the strategic goals.The primary responsibilities will be:

• To develop, lead and manage the establishment, implementation and evolution of the long and short-term goals of the Connacht Branch of the IRFU.
• To work with the Professional Game Board and Connacht Branch to manage and develop the game in Connacht at Professional and Domestic levels. This will include all financial and commercial aspects of the business affecting players, contracts, sponsorship, staff management, facilities and relationships with key stakeholders.

 

Skills and Experience Required

The successful candidate will:

• Be educated to degree level preferably in a business management or related discipline and be able to demonstrate a track record of growing a commercial organisation in a very competitive business environment.
• Have excellent leadership and people management skills and can successfully operate within and lead through a Non-Executive Board or Committee environment.
• Be an excellent communicator with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and be at ease presenting, including to government departments and officials and the media.
• Have the credibility to command respect at the highest levels of sport, business and government while having the influencing and motivational skills to lead and enthuse a sizeable team.
• Preferably have an understanding of the structures of Rugby.

 

Other Information

• The successful candidate will receive a remuneration and benefits package commensurate with this responsibility.
• This position is being offered on a 3 year fixed term basis.
• Applicants should note that this role will be based in Galway.
• Closing date for applications is 24 Feb 2012.

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