Strategic Development Manager

Student Counselling Service are seeking a Strategic Development Manager. The Strategic Development Manager has responsibility for change management, process improvement and strategic development in the Service.

The post holder will co-ordinate the delivery of key strategic projects, including quality reviews, international accreditation, and funding applications. They will also coordinate the Service’s participation in University-wide projects, such as Postgraduate Renewal and the review of the University’s mental health policy.

As a member of the Service’s Senior Management Team, the post holder will work closely with the Director, Deputy Director, SLD Coordinator, S2S Coordinator and Administrative Manager to provide high quality and responsive services in line with the University’s strategic plan.

Post status: Permanent

Hours of Post: 35 hours per week

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 1 (Points 1-3 only), Salary Scale (€63,138 - €81,676 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 (1x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application.

• Applicants should clearly address their 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.

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.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Patricia Murphy, [email protected]

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment team at [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcome 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 Bronze award, recognising our work to advance gender equality. The University is actively pursuing a Silver level award, which it has committed to achieving by 2025. Trinity is committed to supporting the work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.