Ulster Hockey are hiring for the role of Youth Development Officer and are looking for someone to lead the development and delivery of an impactful youth development programme to ensure we achieve all relevant aspects of our strategy in this area. They will help to further develop our standing as a leading governing body in the sports sector and to raise the profile of Ulster Hockey, the sport of hockey and our clubs locally.
The role will be key to executing our strategy and communicating and collaborating effectively with a variety of stakeholders including clubs, schools & members, other sports organisations, partners, government agencies, funders and the media.
As the success of the post will be dependent on developing partnerships with key stakeholders the post holder will be required to develop and maintain working alliances with a wide range of partners in the voluntary & community, educational and sports sectors.
Please note applications must be sent before the closing date of 12noon on Monday 17th August 2026. Whilst we will acknowledge receipt of your application as soon as possible, it is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that it has been received on time. Applications received after this time will not be considered.
We look forward to reading your application. If you have any questions regarding the process or any information contained in this document, please do not hesitate to contact us for a confidential discussion on any aspect of the role.
You can access the full job description here: UH Youth Development Officer Job Spec July 2026