Hillwalking and Environment Officer

Closes Monday 10th February 2025 at 5PM

The Role

This position is suited to a self-motivated, competent, and proactive individual who can effectively prioritise and complete a diverse range of tasks and projects. The role provides opportunities for learning and development within a growing organisation committed to promoting responsible participation in hillwalking, climbing, and mountaineering, while safeguarding the environments in which these activities take place.

Key Elements of the Role

The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Collaborating closely with the Hillwalking Development and Club Officer, as well as the Access and Conservation Officer, to support Mountaineering Ireland’s key areas of work.
  • Organising workshops, events, and programmes, and promoting them via social media.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with volunteers, training providers, and external partners.
  • Representing Mountaineering Ireland professionally and serving as an ambassador for the organisation.

General Responsibilities

  • Preparing reports, managing correspondence, and attending relevant meetings.
  • Supporting the management of financial aspects of the role, including preparing, monitoring, and managing budgets effectively.
  • Taking minutes at committee and sub-group meetings.
  • Undertaking additional tasks as assigned by line management to support Mountaineering Ireland’s work.

Remuneration, benefits and role location

  • Salary band between €35,000 – €40,000 per annum subject to qualifications and experience.
  • Subject to a satisfactory six-month probation period, this is a permanent, full-time post of 35 hours per week. The role will require evening and weekend work at times, with time off in lieu.
  • Annual leave 23 days per annum, increasing by one day per year of service up to 26 days.
  • The post is based at the National Sports Campus Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, with scope for hybrid working.
  • Mountaineering Ireland offers an outdoor clothing allowance and the bike-to-work scheme, as well as training and development opportunities.

 

For more information and how to apply click here. 

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