Active Cities Officer, (Temporary 2 Years) Dublin Sport & Wellbeing Partnership - Dublin City Council

Reporting to the Dublin City Sports & Wellbeing Partnership Manager and liaising closely with the other Active Cities Officer based within the other Dublin local authorities. The Active Cites Officer will be responsible for the development, delivery and coordination of a programme of work that leads to an increase in participation in sport, physical activity, and active lifestyles across all communities in Dublin City, with a particular focus on people who are economically or socially disadvantaged, educationally disadvantaged or who have a disability.

This will involve creating effective partnerships with a wide range of agencies and community organisations and maximising access to and use of resources, both financial and human.

The Active Cities Officer will be a member of the Dublin City Sports & Wellbeing Partnership (DCSWP) team and will need to develop a strong working relationship with relevant staff in Dublin City Council and other local agencies, local sports clubs and community/voluntary groups and relevant staff and officers from National Governing Bodies. The post holder will also work closely with the national network of Active City Officers; The National Active Cities Lead and Sport Ireland.

We are recruiting for the position of Active Cities Officer (Temporary 2 Years). For details of this role please see Candidate Information Booklet on the attachment below.

Dublin City Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. We recognise the value and importance of attracting and welcoming a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

The Closing Date will be at Midnight on Friday, 25th September 2026.