Chief Executive
Chief Executive
Sanctuary Runners is now recruiting a Chief Executive to lead the award-winning solidarity-through-sport organisation
About Sanctuary Runners
Sanctuary Runners is an innovative, award-winning, solidarity-through-sport organisation which uses running, jogging, walking and other sporting activities to bring everyone in the community together - including migrants and especially those seeking international protection and refugee status. Founded in Cork in 2018, Sanctuary Runners has grown to c.40 groups nationwide, supporting a community-led approach to integration around Ireland. A small staff team develops and supports the network of Sanctuary Runners groups. The impact of this award-winning organisation is far-reaching and our model allows communities to get to know each other and improves physical and mental health. As a community-based group that focuses on positive action, we operate under the principles of solidarity, friendship and respect.
Vision
Our vision is for a more inclusive, integrated and equal society where the benefits of multiculturalism are clearly understood and valued and community integration is properly understood, valued and championed.
Mission
Our mission is to become bridge builders, in Ireland and internationally, by using running, jogging, walking groups and other sporting events to bring people together, including, and especially, asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. By building and creating these opportunities in an equal and respectful way it will enable people to develop friendships, networks and learn from each other.
The Role
The Chief Executive of Sanctuary Runners will provide the leadership needed to deliver on our mission and bring Sanctuary Runners to the next stage of our development. They will continuously find ways to highlight Sanctuary Runners' work, ethos and impact and help to energetically grow the movement. The Chief Executive will lead and inspire Sanctuary Runners around the country and the world and will ensure the organisation is nimble and well run. They will be a champion for community integration and for our principles of friendship, solidarity and respect.
Further information and a complete role profile is available on our website : www.sanctuaryrunners.ie/careers