Operations and Partnerships Lead

Partnerships Lead

Alternatives is proud to partner with Her Sport, Ireland's leading organisation driving equality for girls and women in sport, to appoint an Operations & Partnerships Lead.

Her Sport is a fast-growing, purpose-led organisation making real impact through visibility, education and empowerment. With a clear vision of equal opportunity in sport regardless of gender, Her Sport has become the voice for girls and women in sport in Ireland and one of the largest platforms of its kind in Europe.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a creative, innovative and high-performing team at a pivotal stage of growth.

About the Role

The Operations & Partnerships Lead is a central leadership position responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, people management and strategic partnerships.

You will lead a small, passionate team united by a shared purpose, keeping girls in sport and promoting women's sport at every level. The role blends operational excellence and people leadership with business development, marketing and event coordination.

You will work closely with the founders to shape future plans, strengthen internal systems and processes, and build relationships that fuel Her Sport's continued growth and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, processes, team scheduling, project tracking and performance management.
• Lead, motivate and develop a small, high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and impact-driven culture.
• Coordinate internal reviews and Board meetings, ensuring strong communication and follow-through.
• Identify and nurture partnerships across corporate, media and public sectors.
• Support sponsorship activation, marketing initiatives and event delivery.
• Help refine and develop Her Sport's products, services and community engagement activities.
• Continuously improve workflows, systems and reporting to enable growth and efficiency.

Who We're Looking For

• 4+ years' experience in operations, partnerships, business development or project management.
• A natural organiser with strong attention to detail and a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Excellent communicator and relationship-builder, confident engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Asana, Clockify or similar tools.
• A passion for sport, gender equality and social impact.

Why Join Her Sport?

• Be part of a movement driving cultural change and equal opportunity in sport.
• Work in a collaborative, values-driven and supportive team environment.
• Hybrid working model and access to unique sporting events.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and team-wide bonus scheme.

Based in Dublin North, working on a hybrid basis (4 days onsite) salary €45 - €50k plus bonus.

Ready to help change the game for girls and women in sport?

Click apply below or contact Eimear Walsh in Alternatives.