About the Company/Position
Our client, a large, complex Dublin-based organisation, is seeking an Executive Director of Sport Transformation to lead a landmark change programme. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this senior appointment will establish a new standalone Sport & Recreation Department and drive strategic, cultural, and capital transformation projects that position sport as a central part of organisation life.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the overall vision and transformation of Sport & Recreation in line with institutional strategy.
* Oversee the development of new sports facilities and associated capital projects.
* Manage senior leaders and a multidisciplinary team, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with long-term goals.
* Champion a culture that embeds sport, wellbeing, and inclusion across the organisation.
* Engage key stakeholders, including external partners, to strengthen the visibility and impact of sport.
Experience/Requirements
* Extensive senior management experience (10+ years) in sport, transformation, or commercial operations.
* Degree in business, sport management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* Proven ability to lead large-scale change and manage multi-million-euro budgets.
* Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience in education or public-sector settings advantageous.
Why Work Here?
This is a rare opportunity to lead one of Ireland's most significant sport transformation projects, shaping a lasting legacy that promotes excellence, inclusion, and wellbeing across an entire institution.
Remuneration Package
Attractive and competitive remuneration package.
Contact
For more information and a confidential discussion on this Executive Director of Sport Transformation opportunity, please contact Yvonne McNulty at Brightwater Executive on