Executive Officer

Job Title : Executive Officer Pay Scale : Executive Officer Merged Closing Date : 27-Feb-2026 12:00 Contact Email : recruit@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 . The School of Natural Sciences are seeking to appoint an Executive Officer within the Undergraduate Team, with opportunity to contribute into the Postgraduate Team also assisting in the delivery of the teaching and learning programmes within the School. Current programmes include TR060, TR062, TR064 and Joint Honours as well as four postgraduate thought programmes. This role will be responsible for delivery of a range of administrative supports within a designated programme portfolio. At present, support for two programme portfolios is being sought, namely, TR064 (Environmental Science and Engineering) and the MSc in Smart & Sustainable Cities. Duties will include, but are not limited to; supporting Heads of Discipline, Programme Directors and academic staff with student registrations, timetabling, module and blackboard enrolment, examinations, graduations, outreach engagements, ordering and ongoing high-level support for all students and staff. The Executive Officer will be capable of working on their own initiative, while also contributing into the wider School administrative team. Post Status: Permanent *** This is a full-time Permanent role in Ireland. We require that you hold immigration permission that allows FULL-TIME PERMANENT employment in this role. For this position we will not be able to support new employment permit applications*** Hours of Post: 35 hours per week Salary: Appointment will be made on the Executive Officer Salary Scale €33,523 - €51,715  per annum and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines.” https://www.tcd.ie/hr/employee-services/pay-scales/ How to Apply : n order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application. Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems. Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 27th February 2026 Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal http://jobs.tcd.ie Applications must be made by the date and time specified. Please allow enough time to make your application. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system Late Applications will not be accepted. Please see the Job Description below for this position. Interviews for this position will take place on 18th March 2026 **Informal enquiries **about this post should be made to James Higgins, School Manager – higginj3@tcd.ie At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those who have been displaced due to war. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment. Further Information Filesize Job Spec.pdf 358.7 Information for Applicants.pdf 465.5 Return to Search Apply for Job