Sports Culture & Integrity Manager
The deadline to apply for this role is 17th November 2026.
Sport NI is seeking a Sport Culture and Integrity Manager to lead its work in promoting a positive, inclusive and high-integrity sporting culture across Northern Ireland.
The successful candidate will work closely with Sports Governing Bodies, clubs and partner organisations to strengthen governance, safeguarding, equality, anti-doping and wellbeing standards.
This role will help ensure that sport across Northern Ireland is safe, fair, inclusive and well governed.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading initiatives to strengthen governance, leadership and accountability across sporting organisations.
- Supporting Sports Governing Bodies in meeting recognition policies and standards.
- Promoting equality, inclusion and positive relationships throughout the sporting sector.
- Leading work on safeguarding, anti-doping and clean sport initiatives.
- Working collaboratively with sporting organisations and partners across Northern Ireland, the UK and Ireland.
- Managing staff, budgets and resources to support the delivery of Sport NI’s culture and integrity priorities.
About the Candidate
Applicants should have a relevant third-level qualification and experience in leadership, governance, programme management or a related area.
The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of governance, integrity, safeguarding or equality standards, alongside strong organisational, decision-making and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience within the Northern Ireland sporting sector or working with cross-jurisdictional partners would be an advantage.
Full eligibility requirements, including essential and desirable criteria, are available in the Person Specification document.
Job Information & Documents
Application Process
Completed applications must be submitted by 12 noon on Friday 13 November 2026 (UK time).
Applicants should carefully read the Candidate Information Booklet and Person Specification before completing their application.
Applications must be submitted using the official application form, clearly demonstrating how the applicant meets the essential criteria.
CVs and supplementary materials will not be accepted in place of the completed application form. Late applications will not be considered.
Submit completed applications to: recruitment@sportni.net
