Job Opportunity: Head of Volunteer Development

We have an exciting job opportunity available in the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, with applications now open for the role of Head of Volunteer Development.

Full details on the role is below. Come join the team.

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Founded in 1974, Ladies Gaelic Football is one of the fastest growing sports in Europe with over 200,000 registered members. With over 1,200 clubs in Ireland and membership growing by the day, Ladies Gaelic is reaching women and girls from all over the country, and internationally.

The Ladies Gaelic Football Association strives to be a modern, innovative and progressive organisation that provides a quality service and support system for all members. From a young girl kicking her first ball in her local club to a high-performance athlete representing her county in Croke Park.

To continue its development as one of the largest, fastest growing, active and dynamic sports in Europe the Association is looking to fill the vital position of Head of Volunteer Development.  This is a full-time position and will be subject to a hybrid working schedule.

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

Reporting to the National Development Manager, you will be responsible for:

• The implementation and monitoring of the Association’s National volunteer development strategies and objectives
• As part of the development team, designing and driving the implementation of a range of programmes and policies to support volunteer development
• Ensuring a suite of education supports and resources are in place in line with the LGFA Administrator Pathway
• Working as part of the Association Development team, deliver projects and programmes as they arise

Successful candidates will have:

• Relevant 3^rd level qualification in sports related discipline or equivalent relevant to the post
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a position responsible for the development and delivery of programmes in a sporting organisation ideally with direct experience of volunteer development
• A high degree of initiative with proven planning and organisational skills
• 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.
• Have an interest in the sport and a knowledge of the structures and operations of a sporting organisation.
• Ability to work to deadlines.

Applicants should submit completed application forms for this position to:

Lyn Savage

National Development Manager

Ladies Gaelic Football Association,

Croke Park,

Dublin 3.

Email: lyn.savage@lgfa.ie

Completed application forms must be received by the Association not later than Friday 13^th February 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

2026 Head of Volunteer Development – Application Form

Head of Volunteer Development – Job Description