Laois Sports Partnership CLG invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for a fixed term contract post for the position of ESF+ & Social Innovation in Sport Officer.
Brief Description of Role
This role is funded by the European Social Fund + (ESF +) Programme 2021 -2027 through Sport Ireland. The ESF+ Programme will support the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights by seeking to:
· Support access to employment for young people and under-represented groups
· Promote skills and lifelong learning
· Tackle poverty and social exclusion
Sport and Physical Activity will be used as mechanism to support these principles, and the Local Sport Partnerships will be the main drivers on this project locally.
The ESF + Social Innovation in Sport officer will work in collaboration with key local and national stakeholders to support the implementation of this policy.
The ESF + Social Innovation in Sport officer will support the delivery of Sport Ireland’s Diversity & Social Inclusion Innovation Programme for Sport. This will involve leading with the delivery of the ESF+ programmes with the objective of fostering active inclusion with a view to promoting equal opportunities, non-discrimination and active participation, and improving employability, in ESF + target groups and organisations locally. The programmes on this project will be designed, piloted and scaled using design thinking principles.
Salary: Salary scale aligned to equivalent Local Authority Grade 5 €52,761-€59,244
Process: Applicants may be short-listed based on qualifications, relevant experience and information submitted in their application.
Closing Date: Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday, 19th June 2026 @ 4pm
Apply: Please send Letter of Suitability and Curriculum Vitae by email to: Caroline Myers – cmyers@laoissports.ie