Cycling Ireland Vacancies

Marketing and Communications Officer - Maternity Leave


Cycling Ireland is recruiting a Marketing and Communications Officer to join the Marketing and Communications Department at our Head Office on the Sport Ireland Campus in Blanchardstown, Dublin.


This is a full-time position. The position will incorporate the need for flexible working hours including occasional evening and/or weekend work.


This is a fixed term contract to cover a maternity leave, starting January 6th, 2025, until the end of July 2025.



Key responsibilities of the role will include: 

  • Devise and deliver a Communications & Marketing plan in line with Cycling Ireland’s Strategy.
  • Develop and execute brand and marketing campaigns across all relevant channels including email, website and social media. Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all communication platforms.
  • Manage and maintain Cycling Ireland’s digital presence including social media platforms and website, ensuring content is appropriate, relevant and engaging.
  • Develop a planned content calendar for all communication platforms with the goal to significantly increase the visibility of Cycling across all media platforms in Ireland.
  • Develop and maintain an excellent relationship with key stakeholders in Irish Cycling.
  • Maintain and develop working relationships with key journalists and relevant media contacts.
  • Create and issue all press releases and media statements.
  • Attend events, provide coverage, and conduct interviews. 



Knowledge and experience: 

  • Third level qualification in Communications, Marketing, Branding, Public Relations, Business Studies or other relevant related discipline.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the areas of Communications and Marketing.
  • Excellent communication skills with proven and demonstrable experience of working on a wide range of marketing projects.
  • A strong understanding of the structure of sport in Ireland, preferably cycling.


Full driving licence required. 


Click here for the full job description. 


Applications in writing via email to myra.mcglynn@cyclingireland.ie on or before 13th of November 2024.




Membership Coordinator 


Cycling Ireland is recruiting a Membership Coordinator to oversee system development and delivering best in class service to the membership. A key requirement will be working with a committed and ambitious team to continually improve membership services and manage e-mail support and phones. 


This is a full time position based from the Cycling Ireland Head Office on the Sport Ireland Campus in Blanchardstown, Dublin.


Key responsibilities of the role will include: 

  • Effectively manage the annual membership and club renewal process for 25,000+ members and 400 clubs
  • Effectively manage the event application process for 1,000+ events
  • Liaise with third party membership and events IT system providers
  • Work with membership and event administration staff to ensure excellent customer service is provided through Cycling Ireland’s call desk, e-mail support function and social media channels
  • Ensure that all membership related administration and insurance needs are dealt with promptly
  • Maintain an understanding of CI Technical Rules and be able to assist members and event organisers in the interpretation and implementation of same



Knowledge and experience: 

  • 3+ years’ experience in a similar membership/events administration role/s
  • A recognised appropriate third level qualification or equivalent professional qualification is desirable
  • Excellent IT skills and an understanding of IT systems particularly membership or event systems
  • Excellent communication, literacy and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent stakeholder management – both internal and external
  • Be eligible to work in Ireland on a full-time basis



Click here for the full job description. 


Applications in writing via email to myra.mcglynn@cyclingireland.ie on or before 25th of November 2024.


Appointment will be made subject to satisfactory:

  • Garda Vetting
  • Access NI Vetting
  • Reference Checking Procedures







Cycling Ireland is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and championing inclusivity. If you require any reasonable accommodations to assist you in participating in the employee selection process, please simply let us know. 

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