Executive Officer - Operations Team

Trinity College Dublin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Business School in Dublin is seeking an Executive Officer to join the Operations Team. The successful candidate will report to the TBS Operations Manager and will work collaboratively with team members across Trinity Business School and with College offices and external stakeholders.

The Executive Officer will contribute to delivering the School’s strategic objectives by ensuring that administrative and operational activities are well coordinated, responsive and delivered to a high

Responsibilities

• Coordinate key administrative and operational activities to ensure timely delivery of processes.
• Provide high-quality support to staff and stakeholders across Trinity Business School and College offices.
• Assist in delivering the School’s strategic objectives by ensuring efficient coordination and responsive operations.

Job description

Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75thin 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. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030

Post Summary

Trinity Business School (TBS) seeks to recruit an Executive Officer who will join the TBS Operations Team. The successful candidate will report to the TBS Operations Manager and will play a key role working collaboratively with team members within the Operations Team, across Trinity Business School and with relevant College offices and external stakeholders.

The role requires a highly organised, proactive and service-focused individual who can manage competing priorities, ensure the effective delivery of processes and provide timely and professional support to staff and stakeholders.

The Executive Officer will contribute to the delivery of the School’s strategic objectives by ensuring that key administrative and operational activities are well coordinated, responsive and delivered to a high standard.

Post status: Permanent Contract

Hours of Post:

35 hours per week

Salary:

This appointment will be made on the Executive Officer Merged Salary Scale (€34,363 - €52,754 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

Informal enquiries

about this post should be made to Lucinda Gavigan,[e-mail]

Application queries

about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at [e-mail] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

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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.