Mountaineering Ireland is the National Governing Body on the island of Ireland for hillwalking, climbing and mountaineering in all its facets.
- We represent the interests of hillwalkers, climbers and mountaineers.
- We provide advice and support relevant to clubs, individual members, participants, stakeholders and the public.
With an active membership of 16,000+, we work to
- maintain and improve access to the places where we enjoy our sports
- protect and sustain those places and the mountain environment
- educate and provide skills and safety training and advice
- administer qualification awards and schemes
- create opportunities for all to participate
- influence national and local government and the policies which affect our interests
The role:
- Drive strategic initiatives which serve our members and grow our organisation
- Explore opportunities for new and improved offerings in response to member needs.
- Lead and motivate by example, embody values, and encourage open communication.
- Build strong relationships with our membership, stakeholders, government bodies, and the outdoor community.
- Continuously improve the operations and administration of the organisation to ensure high levels of efficiency, effectiveness and reliability
You will have:
- Proven CEO or executive leadership experience.
- Track record in strategic planning, business development, financial and people management with an organisation of similar size and scale.
- Strong strategic leadership, people, organisational and management skills to inspire, motivate and develop people, thus maximising capability and performance;
- Strong understanding of governance, risk management and compliance.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills and the capacity to influence and work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders
- While not essential, experience or involvement in the outdoor recreational sector is beneficial.
Location: Dublin, Ireland & hybrid
Expressions of Interest: If you are interested submit a brief expression of interest (300 to 500 words) before the 22nd of January detailing relevant experience and motivation to jobs@mountaineering.ie .
For queries contact Noel at 087 2424772.