Postgraduate Education Manager

Job Title : Postgraduate Education Manager Pay Scale : Administrative 2 Closing Date : 05-Mar-2026 12:00 Contact Email : Frank.ORourke@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 ID: 038933 Post Summary **:** The post holder is responsible for the eventful and demanding day to day management and operation of the School of Nursing and Midwifery postgraduate taught, research and microcredential programmes. They will also steer the medium and long term operation, development and quality improvement of that area. They  lead the postgraduate team ensuring the delivery of  excellent stakeholder and student experience throughout their journey at TCD. They represent the School at College level meetings of strategic importance, such as postgraduate renewal meetings, and contribute to decisions made at these meetings. An expert understanding of College regulations, School and College course administration and management processes, and excellent communications skills are essential. The ability both lead and work effectively within a team is critical. As is an ability to work with external clinical partners and funders at a planning and management level in the development of postgraduate courses and interpreting the needs of the wider healthcare sector. They must have expert knowledge in College processes, particularly relating to prograduate education in order ensure the delivery of quality programmes which meet the needs of our clinical partners. This leadership role is both operational and strategic, contributing to university-wide initiatives and aligning postgraduate education with the College and School's strategic plans.  Together with academic colleagues and central College departments such as Academic Registry, they will play a key role in envisioning, developing and implementing projects and pilot programmes critical to the achievement of innovation-led aims and government initiatives, such as the Human Capital Initiative project. Post status: Specific Purpose Contract The specific purpose of this appointment is to provide temporary cover for the substantive post holder, who is currently on authorised leave. The employment will cease upon the return of the substantive post holder. Hours of Post: 35 hours per week Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 2 Salary Scale (€58,415 - €68,639 per annum) 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 Mr. Frank O'Rourke, School Manager at Frank.ORourke@tcd.ie Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at recruit@tcd .ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. 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