Executive Officer

Job Title : Executive Officer Pay Scale : Executive Officer Merged Closing Date : 20-Jan-2026 12:00 Contact Email : recuit@tcd.ie Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction. Post Summary: The School of Social Work & Social Policy is seeking a permanent Executive Officer who will join our team in providing a comprehensive support service to School activities.  The postholder will assist in the organization & operation of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the School from recruitment to degree award. They will provide full support to the relevant academic staff to ensure the smooth running of the degree programmes on a day-to-day basis. Post status: Permanent Contract Hours of Post: 35 hours per week **Salary: **This appointment will be made on the Executive Officer Merged Salary scale €33,523 - €51,715 at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie) How to apply: To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points: Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to their knowledge. Demonstrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and to resolve problems. Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Please see the Job Description below for this position. Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Jennifer O’Toole at email: jennifer.otoole@tcd.ie Application queries about this post, please email Olivia McTernan at recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work–life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment. Further Information Filesize 038681 Job Description.pdf 216.2 Information for Applicants.pdf 465.5 Return to Search Apply for Job