VACANCY: Executive Manager

Irish Sport; Dublin; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Irish Martial Arts Commission is seeking a competent Executive Manager to work with the IMAC Executive Committee and Officers in implementing IMAC policies, rolling out the strategic plan, and overseeing operations across IMAC and its nine advisory boards. The role is full-time, based in Dublin, with a hybrid work option possible.

Candidates should have a track record in programme management, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting, plus governance and funding experience within Irish sport.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in a relevant role in Irish sports sector or similar.
• Experience in programme or project management.
• Experience in budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Understanding of governance & funding structures in Irish sport – or similar.
• Hybrid work plan may be considered; post based primarily in Dublin.
• Knowledge of martial arts is not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of IMAC policies and programmes.
• Assist in creating and rolling out IMAC’s strategic plan.
• Provide operational oversight of the organisation.
• Coordinate with the IMAC Executive Committee and Officers.
• Liaise with Advisory Boards / NGBs.

Skills

Programme management

Budgeting

Governance

Reporting

Job description

A Sport Ireland appointed National Governing Body of Sport representing 9 Internationally Recognised Martial Arts

Executive Manager

The Irish Martial Arts Commission is seeking a competent and qualified person to work alongside the IMAC Executive Committee and designated Officers in over-seeing the implementation of IMAC Policies and Programmes, the creation and rolling out of IMAC’s next Strategic Plan, the operational oversight of the organisation including the relationship between the IMAC Executive and IMAC’s 9 designated Advisory Boards / NGBs.

Applications are invited for the full-time post of Executive Manager on an initial 2-year fixed contract

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 4 years experience in a relevant role in Irish Sports sector – or similar
• Experience in programme or project management.
• Experience in budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Understanding of governance & funding structures in Irish Sport – or similar
• Hybrid Work Plan May Be Considered. Post will primarily be based in Dublin.
• Salary Scale: €48,500 to €61,540
• Knowledge of, or experience in, Martial Arts in NOT a requirement.

Latest date for receipt of completed application is Sunday 6th Sept 2026

Candidates will be short-listed for interview.