We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, the Irish Athletic Boxing Association, for a CEO to join their team The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) is the national governing body for boxing on the island of Ireland.
Established in 1911, the IABA's main role is to develop, foster and control amateur boxing in 32 counties of Ireland.
The IABA is committed to providing the environment in which support and opportunities are given to our athletes, coaches, and clubs in Irish boxing.
The IABA operates from the National Stadium in Dublin, the only purpose-built amateur boxing stadium in the world, and there are currently over 360 clubs affiliated with the association across the Island of Ireland.
It is a volunteer-led organization where the hard work, dedication, and significant time afforded by each member have contributed to the growing success of the sport in Ireland.
Our vision is to honor our standing as Ireland's most successful Olympic Sport and become Ireland's most innovative, inclusive, and development-focused sporting community.
Our purpose is to develop a culture of unity, promote engagement and participation in clubs and communities, and advance performance at all levels.
THE POSITION As Chief Executive Officer, you will lead the organization and be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA).
You will be accountable to the Board as you drive the organization forward.
As CEO, you will be expected to understand members' needs while managing a complex portfolio of organizational responsibilities, including commercial and strategic priorities, operational effectiveness, stakeholder management, communications, and financial/governance controls.
To be considered for this role, you will need to be a strong leader with excellent stakeholder management capabilities and the ability to attract new revenue streams through sponsorship and funding initiatives.
You should have excellent skills in management prioritization and be experienced in delivering strategic plan goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLeadership / Strategic Planning Act as an organizational culture champion.
Continue to develop the values of IABA and lead by example by delivering objectives through inclusivity, integrity, respect, the pursuit of excellence, and teamwork.Maintain and develop best practice management and governance protocols.Represent IABA and the IABA community, nationally and internationally, in a responsible manner in line with the organization's values.Work proactively and respectfully with all the organization's key stakeholders to deliver the goals of the Strategic Plan.Stakeholder Management Create an environment where excellent relationships with all stakeholders are maintained – including Sport Ireland, government, commercial partners, referees, coaches, volunteers, schools, colleges, and clubs to help deliver IABA strategic outcomes.Ensuring an inclusive environment, with consultation and dialogue at its core, is a key priority for the organization.Actively engage with the IABA community in creating an open dialogue.Financial/Governance/Risk Management Manage the financial dealings of the Association prudently in line with Board oversight.Ensure IABA is at the forefront of best peer practice in all Governance matters and in full compliance with statutory frameworks with full Board engagement.Continue to actively explore and drive existing and potentially innovative and new revenue streams outside of statutory funding vehicles.Ensure all IABA risk management systems and policies are appropriate, current, and applied.Ensure the successful ongoing operation and resourcing of Board Committees in line with Board policies.Commercial, Marketing, and Communications Manage commercial and sponsor relationships to maximize revenue certainty by building long-term partnerships.Identify new programs and other innovative opportunities to expand the revenue base.Ensure that marketing and communications activities are structured to strengthen the reputation of IABA and that of the sport.Assume the role of primary spokesperson for IABA, supported by the marketing/communications professionals and with board oversight.Experience RequirementsEssential: Degree or similar level qualification, or equivalent expertise in a sports or management-related discipline.Strategic experience in a similar field, ideally in the sporting or not-for-profit sectors.Minimum of 5 years senior management or executive experience in a fast-paced and challenging environment nationally/internationally.Experience managing budgets.Experience in securing commercial sponsorship contracts with leading national and international brands.Experience of effectively managing and motivating a team of diverse professionals.Demonstrated strong project management skills & methodologies.Visionary thinker with the ability to facilitate and lead change.Strong, yet inclusive management and leadership style, with the ability to effectively build relationships with a wide variety of IABA enthusiasts, volunteers, professionals, governing bodies, and other stakeholders.A passion for excellence while maintaining impeccable standards of integrity, both organizationally and personally.Previous experience of reporting to a Board.Experience of building relationships and collaborating effectively with multiple organizations and stakeholders to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes.A leader who values diversity and inclusion at all levels, who will champion this agenda and continue to deliver real change inside the organization and across the sport as a whole.A confident spokesperson when representing our organization, with the ability to demonstrate previous experience in doing so with stakeholders, commercial partners, media, and others.Desirable: A passion for sport in general and boxing in particular with a knowledge of boxing infrastructures and systems.Experience in working with a diverse range of stakeholders in Ireland and internationally.Experience of working with the media.To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV and cover letter outlining why you are suitable for this position to our recruitment partner Ascension Executive Recruitment – ****** no later than 5pm on Monday 27th of January 2025.
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