Job Description

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Ulster Rugby are currently inviting applications for the post of Head of Finance and Stadium Operations. The postholder will lead and manage a high performing business support function incorporating finance, stadium facilities and events.
The successful candidate will hold a recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and should have a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in a senior financial management role gained in industry. It is essential that the successful candidate has proven experience in strategic financial leadership, including financial planning, budgeting and reporting. Experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team would be advantageous. Applicants must have the ability to be flexible with working hours and be available to work evenings and weekends.
The post is being offered on a permanent contract (subject to the successful completion of a 9-month probationary period). To apply, please submit a CV along with a cover letter (of no more than 2 A4 pages) outlining how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Please note, the CV and cover letter must be contained in one document and submitted in either MS Word or Adobe PDF format.
CVs submitted without a cover letter will be disregarded. The closing date for receipt of applications is strictly 9:00am on Monday 10th November 2025.
Ulster Rugby is an equal opportunities employer and as such welcomes applications from all persons regardless of race, creed, gender, disability, family status or sexual orientation.
If your role involves working with children and young people you may be subject to vetting through Access NI/Garda Vetting Bureau. Please note that we are committed to equal opportunities for all and will not preclude applicants with criminal convictions.
For more information, please refer to the IRFU Vetting Policy https://www.irishrugby.ie/playing-the-game/spirit-of-rugby/safeguarding/recruitment/

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