Volleyball Ireland, the National Governing Body for Volleyball across the twenty-six counties of Ireland, affiliated to the Olympic Federation of Ireland, as well as the European and World Volleyball Federations, is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organisation into its next exciting chapter.
With a bold vision to become the fastest growing National Federation in Europe and a recognised leader in inclusion, Volleyball Ireland is on a dynamic growth trajectory. From hosting the U20 Women’s European Championship in 2024 to launching a state-of-the-art Beach Volleyball Centre at the Sport Ireland Campus, the momentum is real—and they’re just getting started.
The Opportunity
This is a unique chance to lead a culturally diverse, innovative, and high-performing organisation with a strong reputation among stakeholders, funders, and the wider volleyball community. As CEO, you will:
- Deliver the current strategic plan, Feel the Buzz, and shape the next chapter from 2027 onward.
- Champion the sport nationally and internationally.
- Drive commercial growth, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence.
- Lead a passionate team of staff and volunteers, supported by a professional and ambitious Board.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Deliver and evolve Volleyball Ireland’s strategic vision.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with Sport Ireland, international federations, clubs, and commercial partners.
- Operational Excellence: Oversee governance, financial management, safeguarding, and performance systems.
- Commercial Growth: Develop innovative revenue streams, sponsorships, and marketing strategies.
- Cultural Stewardship: Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture across the organisation.
The Candidate
You are an energetic, ambitious leader with a growth mindset and a passion for sport. You bring:
- 5+ years of senior leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
- A proven track record in stakeholder management, team leadership, and commercial development.
- Experience in digital transformation, governance, and financial oversight.
- A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and sustainable development.
Odgers Berndtson Ireland have been exclusively retained by Volleyball Ireland to manage the appointment process.
If you believe you have the drive, passion and experience necessary to take on this role, please submit a single document with the following elements included to [email protected] referencing Volleyball Ireland CEO:
- A comprehensive CV.
- A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e. no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your personal qualities, qualifications, specialist knowledge, experience and values meet the requirements of the position.
Please note only applications submitted as instructed above will be considered for the role.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 12noon Friday 6th June 2025
