Executive Officer (0.5 FTE)

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Post Summary

The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin, is seeking to appoint a part-time Executive Officer (50%). This pivotal role involves providing comprehensive administrative support to the administrative and research teams of TILDA, while serving as the central contact person to ensure the efficient functioning of the department. This unique position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the largest research study on ageing ever conducted in Ireland.

This role is an integral part of the administrative and research team at TILDA, a well-established population study in Ireland renowned for producing high-quality, policy-relevant research on ageing. Reporting to the Finance and HR Manager, the Executive Officer will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the research group. As the primary contact for the team, stakeholders, and research participants, the post-holder will be responsible for delivering professional, efficient, and welcoming service. For further details, please visit the TILDA website:

www.tilda.ie

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Post status: Specific Purpose Contract

This is a specific purpose contract. The specific purpose of this employment is to provide administrative support to TILDA.  This post is funded by an external agency.  This employment is not offered on an indefinite basis as this project is finite.  Termination of this contract will occur on completion of the work in which you are engaged in, or in the event of the funding stream being terminated or withdrawn by the funding agency.

Hours of Post: Part-Time (0.5 FTE)

Salary:

This appointment will be made on the Executive Officer Merged Salary Scale Pro-Rated (€30,252- €48,082 pro-rata per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.  

monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

How to apply:

In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1 x A4 page maximum) that specifically address the following points:

• Applicants must have demonstrated administrative experience. Applicants should clearly address this experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application.
• Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems.

Please Note: applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage.

Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. 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.

Informal enquiries

 about this post should be made to Lucy Doogan, Finance and HR Manager, at

[email protected]
Application queries

about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner, Becky Brock, at E:

[email protected]

and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

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 whom 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.