Boxing Ireland is recruiting to fill four Board of Directors vacancies, and is inviting female applicants.
These are: two Independent Directors and two Appointed Directors. Appointed Directors should be members of affiliated clubs. Independent Directors should not be already connecting with a boxing club.
Boxing Ireland’s is the volunteer-led National Governing Body of amateur boxing on the island of Ireland. Our goal is to translate our keynote success in the ring to success in the administration and growth of our sport – becoming innovative, inclusive and development-focused.
As a volunteer-led organisation and a company limited by guarantee, the organisation of boxing is stewarded by the directly-elected Central Council. The Board of Directors is tasked with originating strategic direction and growing the company. Boxing Ireland the trading name is used by the legal entity, the Irish Athletic Boxing Association.
Required Skillsets
Set out below are the skillsets required for Boxing Ireland’s Board of Directors
• Legal: Corporate law, sports law, or regulatory compliance.
• Human Resources: Talent strategy, organisational culture, employee relations.
• Commercial & Sponsorship: Revenue generation, partnership development, commercial negotiations.
• Digital Transformation: IT strategy, data governance, innovation in service delivery.
• Marketing & Communications: Brand development, media relations, public & fan engagement.
• Corporate Affairs: Stakeholder management, public policy, political engagement.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Inclusive policy development, cultural competence, accessibility.
• Financial & Risk Management: Audit, risk management, financial planning & reporting.
• Boxing: A former high performance athlete or national champion.
Role Description
To Apply
Applicants for the Independent Director and Appointed Director role should send their CV and cover letter to CEO, Gary Stewart at gary.stewart@boxingireland.ie, by midnight on Sunday November 8th