Programme and Project Support (Administrative Assistant Grade)

Marine; Connacht; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marine Institute in Ireland invites applications for an Administrative Assistant based in the Office of the Chief Executive Officer. The role provides essential support to the CEO and Senior leadership, coordinating internal communications, managing documentation, and helping maintain engagement across the organisation during strategic development periods.

You will assist the CEO and Senior Leadership Team in preparing for the 2028 Marine Institute Strategic Plan, supporting documentation,

Job description

The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for marine research, technology, development and innovation (RTDI). The Marine Institute seeks to assess and realise the economic potential of Ireland’s 220-million-acre marine resource; promote the sustainable development of marine industry through strategic funding programmes and scientific services; and safeguard the marine environment through research and environmental monitoring. The Institute works in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) and a network of other Government Departments, semi-state agencies, national and international marine partners.

Summary of the Role:

This role is initially based in the Office of the Chief Executive Officer (OCEO) and provides support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and team in the Office as they lead the organisation in delivery of the Marine Institute Strategy Ocean Knowledge that Informs and Inspires. The Administrative Assistant (AA) will work with the OCEO, supporting the coordination of internal communications, managing documentation, supporting the CEO and Senior leadership team in maintaining effective employee engagement throughout the strategic adjustment and development periods, and supporting the CEO and Senior Leadership Team in preparing for the 2028 Marine Institute Strategic Plan.

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Eligible Candidates must be:

A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway;

A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or

A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or

A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 or a Stamp 5 visa.

Closing date for Applications:

All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of12 noon on Thursday, 15 th of October 2026. Late applications cannot be accepted.

Use of Data - all personal data and the information submitted for this application will be used solely for the purpose of this campaign, after which it will be deleted in line with our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Policy and data retention schedule. All information will be treated with the strictest confidence and accessed only by those involved directly in the campaign.

The Marine Institute is an organisation that champions Diversity, Inclusion & Equality for all. We encourage and welcome applications from anyone interested in this role.

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