Opportunity for graduates who aspire to a sports sector role

Mayo County Council is currently recruiting a graduate for the Sport Ireland Aspire Graduate Programme to work with Mayo Sports Partnership. It will be an 11-month contract running from December 2020 to November 2021.

Aspire is a graduate employment programme that is being funded by Sport Ireland. This programme has been approved by government with support from the Dormant Accounts Fund.

The aim of the Aspire programme is to enable a number of recently qualified sport and physical activity graduates to gain relevant experience working in the sports sector and to develop relevant skills and knowledge.

The successful graduate will receive an 11-month contract and will work directly for Mayo Sports Partnership. Mayo County Council are responsible for the recruitment and selection of the graduate.

The role of the Aspire graduate will be to support and coordinate programmes and projects in liaison with the organisation’s business departments/units, stakeholders and volunteers. The successful individual will perform a wide range of administrative duties to support the organisation.

This placement offers the successful graduate a significant opportunity to gain relevant experience and to potentially advance their career in the sports sector. Previous experience in a similar role is not required.

Application forms and full particulars are available the Human Resources Section, Mayo County Council, Áras an Chontae, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. Completed application forms should be submitted to recruitment@mayococo.ie on or before Tuesday next, November 10.