VACANCY: Walking for all officer – Sligo

Irish Sport; Ireland; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community sports initiative based in Sligo is seeking a Walking for All Officer to lead the Walking For All programme, aimed at improving health and social inclusion. You will manage volunteer walk leaders, oversee project delivery, and promote community participation through various events and initiatives. The successful candidate must have a relevant degree and experience in project management, along with excellent interpersonal skills. This role offers a 36-month contract with flexible hours and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Annual leave of 26 days

Travel expenses reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in project planning and delivery.
• Strong administrative skills and financial management capabilities.
• GA-VETTING mandatory and full clean EU driving license.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Walking For All project including budget and evaluation.
• Recruit and train Volunteer Walk Leaders to foster community participation.
• Organize annual Walking Celebration Events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Level 6 or Level 7 Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

VACANCY: Walking for all officer – Sligo

Walking For All is a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Locally, the project is co‑ordinated by SSRP with the support of lead partner Outscape.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of a Walking For All programme, a strategically important, volunteer‑led walking participation programme developed to improve health, wellbeing and social inclusion within local communities across County Sligo.

Job and Person Specification can be downloaded from the SSRP website at www.sligosportandrecreation.ie.

Please send Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae to [e-mail]. Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon Wednesday 5th November 2025. Short‑listing of candidates may apply. The post is subject to Garda Vetting. Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

For all information see our website www.sligosportandrecreation.ie or email [e-mail] or phone [phone].

About the role

The Walking For All Officer will be responsible for the overall management of the Walking For All project, including administrative and financial management. The successful candidate will lead the development, coordination and sustainability of regular volunteer‑led walks across Sligo and will meet the programme’s key objectives of increasing community participation in walking and promoting social cohesion.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit, train and support Volunteer Walk Leaders, fostering community participation.
• Plan and deliver one‑day walking training courses for volunteers.
• Implement a strong support system for new leaders, including initial led walks and ongoing contact.
• Organise annual Walking Celebration Events and incentive programmes for volunteers.
• Develop and execute twinning initiatives for established walking groups.
• Promote Walking For All through social media, posters, leaflets, events and presentations.
• Maintain accurate records, manage the programme budget and prepare monitoring & evaluation reports.
• Report to the Regional Manager, Outscape, SSRP CEO and the Project Working Group.
• Contribute to the SSRP Strategic Plan and provide regular updates to the CEO and Board.

Job details

• Location: SSRP offices, Sligo Town (significant time on the ground across the county).
• Contract: 36‑month (January 2026–December 2028), with a 6‑month probationary period.
• Hours: 35 per week, with flexible/after‑hours work as required.
• Annual leave: 26 days. Salary commences at Grade 4 Point 1 of the public sector scale. Travel expenses reimbursed when appropriate.

Person specification

Essential

• Minimum Level 6 or Level 7 Degree (NFQ) in relevant discipline: Sports Development, Health Fitness, Sport Science, Health Promotion, Physical Education, Community Development or related fields.
• Minimum two years’ experience in project planning and delivery, stakeholder engagement, event/training coordination and administrative/organisational support.
• Strong administrative skills, financial management, reporting and compliance with organisational procedures.
• GA‑VETTING mandatory. Full clean EU driving licence, ability to travel efficiently, commitment to work evenings and weekends.

Key skills, knowledge and attributes

• Highly motivated, proactive and self‑directed.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality outputs on time.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfortable with new digital tools.
• Passionate about encouraging active lifestyles and outdoor engagement.

Application procedure

Send Cover Letter and CV to [e-mail] by 12 noon Wednesday 5th November 2025 (or, if the closing date has changed, by 12 noon, Friday 5th December 2025). Selected candidates will be invited to interviews on Tues 18th November 2025 (and potentially on additional dates).

Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership is an Equal Opportunities Employer.