University Spokesperson

Post Summary

The University Spokesperson provides strategic vision and leadership to develop and implement a robust media relations strategy for the university. By further developing the awareness and reputation of Trinity College Dublin globally, their work contributes to the strengthening of Trinity’s standing as a university of global importance.

The post-holder is the university’s senior spokesperson to the media. They lead Trinity’s media engagement - managing its relationships with media and leading on the communication of corporate news and strategic developments, in consultation with relevant key senior management and the Director of Public Affairs and Communications. They manage issues, advise on crisis responses and monitor media coverage to protect Trinity’s reputation. They also help safeguard Trinity’s external reputation by ensuring key Trinity staff are properly supported in communicating with media, whether preparing for interviews, responding to crises, or drafting written responses. The Spokesperson is the first point of contact for media and develops and nurtures relationships with key media on behalf of the university.

Post status: PermanentContract

Hours of Post: 35 hours per week

Salary:

This appointment will be made on the Administrative 1 (Points 1-3), Salary Scale (€63,138 - €81,676 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.  

monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)
Closing Date:

09th March at 12:00 noon

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 Sally-Anne Fisher, Deputy Director of Public Affairs & Communications , E:

[email protected]
Application queries

about this post, please email Recruitment 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.

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.