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NIFL Chairperson (Independent Director)

  • NIFL Chairperson (Independent Director)

    • Contract

      Non-Executive

    • Department

      NIFL Board

    • Location

      Belfast

    • Salary

    • Closing Date

      10 May 2024

    The Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL) are recruiting for a new Chairperson (Independent Director) to provide strategic leadership to the NIFL Board and ensure the continued success of the organisation.

    There has never been a more exciting time to be involved in professional football in Northern Ireland as NIFL has grown exponentially since its inception over a decade ago and continues to lead the way within the sporting sector.

    The successful applicant will ensure that the Board delivers its key strategic role and provides effective governance of the organisation, securing its viability and sustainability, and looking to maximise its effectiveness.

    More people than ever have fallen in love with the unique drama and sense of community that Irish League football offers, with attendances at matches increasing over 86% in the last ten years, millions of fans are tuning into live broadcast games both at home and across the world, and high profile commercial partners now investing in our league, more than ever before.

    Now is the unique opportunity for you to play a key role in driving the Northern Ireland Football League through this important new phase and build on our heritage to transform our future.

    Applications must be received by noon on Friday 10 May 2024.

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