Cumann Lthchleas Gael (GAA) is Irelands premier sporting and cultural organization, with over 500,000 active participants and a large base of non-playing members. Celebrating its amateur status, the GAA is driven by the voluntaryeffortsofitsmembers,dedicatingallresourcestothegrowthofGaelicGames andCulturebothnationally and within local communities. RoleProfile Cumann Lthchleas Gael is now seeking applications from suitably qualified persons for the role of Operations Manager,Sligo GAA. Thesuccessful candidate willbe responsible forthe day-to-day management of the County Committees activities and to develop and manage the delivery of a collective vision for the county to meet the challenges faced by the Association. Location:SligoGAACountyOffices Reporting to:The Office of the Ard Stirthir. The role holder shall report directly to the Ard Stirthir, or alternativelyto amanagerdesignatedbyhim/her.Theroleholderwillhavea secondaryreportingrelationshipwith the Chairperson of the County Committee. PrimaryResponsibilities General Oversee HR functions to support the management and the supervision of full and part-time personnel. Embed best in class governance structures in Sligo GAA ensuring the highest standards of transparency, integrity, accountability, and reporting. Assist the County Chairperson with implementation of the Sligo GAAs 5 Year Strategic Plan, including the production of an annual operations plan and a framework to enable officers to operate as an effective team. To assist the designated County Officer(s) with the fixtures planning of all codes to ensure a meaningful and balanced programme of games is provided for Child, Youth and Adult players. Responsible for operating the Competition System and liaising with the County CCC and other committees to facilitate our games. Support the implementation of information technology and improved systems of communication to advance the work of the County Executive. Financial Management Management of all financial and funding services or operations by the County Treasurer and others, which must meet best practice guidelines in terms of governance and accountability. Develop and manage annual budgets in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders. Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and cash flow management. Monitor financial performance against budget and provide recommendations for improvement as necessary. Responsibility for financing of Capital Development works in conjunction with the Management Committee. Financial administration of county grounds and of the Inter County Player Injury Scheme. Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards. Commercial Development Lead the identification and development of the commercial opportunities (to include fundraising) on behalf of Sligo GAA through marketing initiatives and by building and maintaining relationships and partnerships with external parties and businesses in support of the strategic goals of Sligo GAA. Develop and maximise the commercial and financial potential of the Sligo GAA Centre of Excellence. Seek and secure additional revenue through funding opportunities in conjunction with the County Treasurer. Support the County Executive in the implementation of the Capital Development Projects including upgrading and improvement to Markievicz Park GAA Grounds and Scarden Centre of Excellence and securing of grant funding for various projects. Stakeholder Engagement Establish, build, and maintain strong communications with Ard Comhairle and associated county, provincial and national bodies. Responsibility for the development and training of a cohesive officer team focused on delivering excellence in all areas of administration and games development within the county. Establish, build and maintain key lines of communication with Clubs, Schools and relevant Community groups, to ensure the effective promotion of the Gaelic Games through Club, Schools and Community links. To act as a conduit between County Executive and Sub-committees by maintaining key lines of communication and build relationships with key local stakeholders and other agencies including recruitment and management of sponsors and partners and lead a successful county over a sustained period. Providing the necessary leadership, management, decision making and organisational skills to enhance the operation of the County Executive. EssentialCriteria: An appropriate qualification with at least 5 years working experience working in a senior management role. Experience of effective financial planning, management and reporting with previous experience of ensuring close adherence to financial and legal governance requirements. Proven experience in being able to establish and deliver a strategic plan that will generate outstanding results including progressive marketing and commercial strategies. Excellent people management skills with the ability to build and maintain strong business and team relationships including the management of conflict. Strong proven ability to work in high-pressure situations, and a flexibility to work out of office hours including weekends as appropriate. Demonstrable knowledge and experience of developing, coaching strategies and tools.