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Director of Commercial, Marketing & Communications
Cricket Ireland
Cricket Ireland is the National Governing Body for the Sport for the island of Ireland. It is responsible for setting the strategic direction and the administration of cricket on the island of Ireland.
Job Posted- 27 Oct 2026
Status- Full Time
- Permanent
Location- Ireland
Closing date- 2 Nov 2026
Cricket Ireland is looking for a Director of Commercial, Marketing & Communications to join its management team and lead an integrated commercial, brand, communications, broadcast and content portfolio.
The Role
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead commercial development, marketing, brand, communications, digital, fan engagement, broadcast and content production. The role gives equal weight to growing sustainable revenues, strengthening Cricket Ireland’s brand and reputation, building audiences and participation, and delivering high-quality broadcast and content across international and domestic cricket, working through a small team and external agencies, broadcasters and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and deliver an integrated strategy across commercial, marketing, communications, broadcast and content
- Grow income from sponsorship, partnerships, ticketing, hospitality, merchandising, licensing, media and digital
- Set the strategy for international and domestic broadcast, live-streaming and content, and oversee production with rights holders and partners
- Lead brand, marketing and audience strategy to grow attendance, viewership, participation and engagement
- Lead corporate, media, stakeholder and crisis communications and oversee digital channels
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team and manage budgets, contracts, agencies and suppliers
About You
- Senior, commercially focused leadership across commercial, marketing, communications, broadcast, media or content functions
- A track record of delivering strategy and results in a high-profile, multi-stakeholder setting
- Experience leading a team and delivering through agencies, production partners and suppliers
- Experience managing budgets, contracts, competing priorities and risk
- Able to work credibly with boards, broadcasters, media and partners
- A strong Irish business network and experience in sport, media or rights-led sectors are desirable
Key Details
- Location: Cricket Ireland Headquarters, Dublin (hybrid)
- Contract: Permanent, full time
- Salary: €100,000 – €125,000 per annum, plus pension and health cover
- Flexibility required, including evenings, weekends and match days
- Closing date: 2 November 2026 (close of business)
How to Apply
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