League Operations & Admin Lead (Hybrid)

Football Association of Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two premium level tickets to home国际?"

Sick pay scheme

Company pension

Life assurance

Bike to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance program

Hybrid working arrangements

Discounted gym access

Job summary

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) is seeking a proactive League of Ireland Executive to manage the League Office operations and provide high-level admin support to the Management Team and club stakeholders. The role involves coordinating match-related data, contracts review across Men’s and Women’s divisions, and ensuring timely kit delivery and documentation, with weekend work possible.

Based at the FAI Headquarters in Dublin, the role requires strong organisational skills, football

Qualifications

• Experience working in a team environment and supporting management.
• Background in project management or operating processes.
• Highly organised with ability to see the big picture.
• Strong passion for football in Ireland and good communication skills.
• Energetic, personable and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the League of Ireland Management Team.
• Act as primary contact for League of Ireland clubs.
• Oversee day-to-day League of Ireland office operations and queries.
• Verify match cards, attendance reports and disciplinary sanctions weekly.
• Assist in review of professional contracts for Men's and Women's divisions.
• Coordinate kit reviews, timelines and supplier delivery, and document kit specs.
• Support UEFA European competition applications for clubs.
• Review changes to Participation Agreement and prepare comparison tables.
• Coordinate gear orders with Referee Department and clubs.
• Assist in delivery of Cup Finals and trophy presentations.
• Manage internal/external communications for League Office.
• Schedule meetings/events and manage department projects.
• Contribute to research and development initiatives for league growth.
• Maintain gear orders and accurate meeting minutes; may require weekend work.

Skills

Teamwork

Project management

Operational processes

Football knowledge

Organised & detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

IT proficiency

Education

IT literate

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) is seeking a proactive League of Ireland Executive to manage the League Office operations and provide high-level admin support to the Management Team and club stakeholders. The role involves coordinating match-related data, contracts review across Men’s and Women’s divisions, and ensuring timely kit delivery and documentation, with weekend work possible.

Based at the FAI Headquarters in Dublin, the role requires strong organisational skills, football