LGFA Seek Commercial and Communications Manager

The Ladies Gaelic Football is seeking applications for the position of Commercial and Communications Manager. Applications for the position must be received by no later than September 8th. Click HERE for full Job Description. To apply for the position please click HERE to download the Application Form

The Ladies Gaelic Football Association (Association), founded in 1974, has over 180,474 registered members in Ireland. The game is played in countries across the world.

 

To continue its development as one of the largest, fastest growing, active and dynamic sports in Ireland, the Association is looking to fill the vital position of Commercial and Communications Manager based in our Head Office in Dublin.

 

This is a really exciting position for a dynamic and driven individual wishing to enhance their career. 

 

Reporting to the Chief Executive you will be responsible for:

• The implementation of our Public Relations strategy covering all major events held by the Association.
• Liaising with the media and using a variety of Public Relations and Marketing strategies and tools to raise and maintain the strong public profile of the Association.
• Enhancement of all current social media platforms and online content.
• The development and management of relationships with commercial partners.

 

Successful candidates will have:

• Degree in public relations, journalism, communications or marketing.
• A minimum of 3 years public relations/ communications/commercial experience gained either in-house or in an agency role with exposure to sports related industry highly preferable.
• A high degree of initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to build effective relationships with a variety of diverse stakeholders at local and national level.
• The ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
• Interest/ experience of web management and the use of social media.
• Have an interest in the sport and a knowledge of the structures and operations of a sporting organisation.
• Ability to work to deadlines.

Commercial and Communications Manager Job Application Form

LGFA Commercial and Communications Manager Job Description

Applicants should submit completed application forms for this position to:

Helen O’Rourke, CEO,

Ladies Gaelic Football Association,

Croke Park,

Dublin 3. 

Email: helen.orourke@lgfa.ie

 

Completed application forms must be received by the Association not later than 4.00pm on Friday 8^th September 2017.   Late applications will not be accepted.