VACANCY - Sport Inclusion Lead role

Active Disability Ireland are recruiting for a lead role.

Sport Inclusion Lead

Responsible for the implementation of key objectives specific to increasing sustainable community sport and physical activity opportunities for people with disabilities. A key priority is to guide and support the national network of Local Sports Partnerships and National Governing Bodies of sport through collaboration with Sport Ireland's Participation Unit and the national network of Sports Inclusion Disability Officers. The Sport Inclusion Lead will support the further development and roll out of the National Xcessible Programme and Xcessible Club Toolkit to Local Sports Partnerships, National Governing Bodies of Sport and community clubs as well as the further promotion of the Sports Inclusion Disability Charter and national 'I'm In Too' campaign. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated, driven individual to contribute to our vision of 'An Ireland where people with disabilities have equal opportunity to be active' and play a key role within a dynamic team operating in a rapidly evolving national pan disability sport and physical activity organisation.

Person specification

• Essential Qualifications and Experience: Minimum 3+ year experience in programme management, preferable in sport development, community development and disability sport
• Inclusive Sport knowledge: In-depth understanding of inclusive sport and physical activity practices
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines effectively
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present to and engage with diverse audiences
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team and in partnership with a range of stakeholders
• Leadership: Proactive, confident, and capable of taking initiative and leading on key areas of work
• IT Proficiency: Strong computer literacy, including experience with MS Office, online collaboration tools, learning Management Systems, and data reporting systems
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Competency in evaluating programme outcomes and producing clear reports on impact and participation
• Capacity Building: Experience developing and delivering training or educational supports that build inclusive practice
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to foster and manage relationships with national and local partners, including LSPs, NGBs, and disability organisations
• Knowledge of Policy and Strategy: Familiarity with the National Sports Policy and relevant national frameworks
• Financial Control: Experience managing budgets, fundraising, programme monitoring, evaluation, and reporting

Interviews

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place in person.

Salary

Remuneration will be dependent on qualifications and experience ranging €36,000- €40,000 per annum.

Location

Excellent working conditions in our office located at Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown Dublin 15. Opportunity for hybrid working arrangements also available.

Company benefit's

Access to Active Disability Ireland benefits, outlined in final page of this advert.

Contract type

This is a 1-year fixed term contract, renewal subject to continued annual funding from our funding partners.

Application Process

Applicants must clearly demonstrate, with relevant examples, how they meet the essential criteria. Only those meeting the requirements will be shortlisted for the next stage. Please note this job specification is not exhaustive and may be adjusted in line with organisational needs.

The closing date for this advert is Monday 16th of March 2026.