Operations Manager (Facilities)

The Operations Manager (Facilities) is a three-year Fixed Term Contract position created to support the transitional opening and operational management of the Martin Naughton E3 Learning Foundry Building. This new state-of-the-art 7,256 m2 facility, located in the East End of Trinity’s main campus comprises teaching facilities, laboratories and interactive learning spaces for undergraduate and postgraduate students. In particular, the building will be the primary location for students enrolled in programmes offered by the E3 schools of Computer Science and Statistics, Engineering and Natural Sciences. Its purpose is to provide a multi-disciplinary environment that facilitates an expansion of the learning opportunities and skills-set of students graduating within STEM disciplines.

The post-holder will have responsibility for (i) enabling the transition of school-based activities into this new space (ii) developing a collaborative approach to the use of this new teaching and research facility and (iii) establishing it as a shared resource. The aim is to provide staff and students with the learning experiences they need to act responsibly in the face of emerging environmental challenges and to create new sustainable technologies. This role will support staff and students through the pre-opening, phased and post-construction operations associated with the occupation and management of the building. They will help shape, mentor and create an effective E3LF facility team (comprising of existing and new E3 school- staff) charged with coordinating the operation of the building.

Post status: 3 Year Fixed Term

Hours of Post: 35 hours per week

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 1 (Points 1-6), Salary Scale (€65,367 - €103,503 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, candidates should submit a full Curriculum Vitae [with contact details (email) of three referees] and a Cover Letter (2 x A4 pages) that specifically address the requirements of the post, and the following in particular:

Applicants who do not submit all of the above will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.

Note: Following shortlisting applicants who are invited to interview may be required to make a short presentation to the selection committee on a topic relevant to the role.

Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 20th March 2024 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. 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 are welcome and can be made to Professor Sylvia Draper ([email protected]) or Professor Alan O’Connor ([email protected]).

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.

We are ranked 3rd in the world for gender equality (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020) and we hold an Athena SWAN Silver award, recognising our work to advance gender equality. Trinity is committed to supporting the work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.