Trinity College Dublin is recruiting an Executive Officer to join the Operations Team of Trinity Business School (TBS) in Dublin, Ireland. The post is a permanent contract of 35 hours per week on the Executive Officer Merged Salary Scale (โฌ34,363 - โฌ52,754 per annum), and applications close on 13 November 2026 at 12:00. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full vacancy so you can see the role, the cover letter requirements and the application rules in one place.
The Post at a Glance
๐๏ธ Employer: Trinity College Dublin, Trinity Business School
๐ผ Job title: Executive Officer - Operations Team
๐ Pay scale: Executive Officer Merged
๐ถ Salary: โฌ34,363 - โฌ52,754 per annum, at a point in line with current Government pay policy
๐ Post status: Permanent Contract
๐ Hours of post: 35 hours per week
๐ Location: Dublin, Ireland
๐ Closing date: 13 November 2026, 12:00
๐ง Contact email: listed in the Link section below
Ireland's Leading University
Trinity describes itself as Ireland's leading university, ranked 75th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history and has a reputation for excellence in education, research and innovation that has inspired generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Its current direction is set out in Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030.
Joining the Trinity Business School Operations Team
Trinity Business School seeks an Executive Officer who will join the TBS Operations Team. The successful candidate reports to the TBS Operations Manager and plays a key role working collaboratively with:
๐ฅ Team members within the Operations Team
๐ซ Colleagues across Trinity Business School
๐๏ธ Relevant College offices
๐ค External stakeholders
What the Role Asks of You
The role requires a highly organised, proactive and service-focused individual. In practice, that means you will:
โ๏ธ Manage competing priorities
โ๏ธ Ensure the effective delivery of processes
โฑ๏ธ Provide timely and professional support to staff and stakeholders
How the Role Supports the School's Strategy
The Executive Officer contributes to the delivery of the School's strategic objectives by making sure that key administrative and operational activities are well coordinated, responsive and delivered to a high standard.
Salary Scale and Contract Terms
๐ถ The appointment is made on the Executive Officer Merged Salary Scale, which runs from โฌ34,363 to โฌ52,754 per annum
๐ The appointment is made at a point on the scale in line with current Government pay policy
๐๏ธ Monthly and weekly payscales are published by Trinity on tcd.ie
๐ The post is offered as a Permanent Contract at 35 hours per week
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What to Submit With Your Application
To assist the selection process, applicants should submit:
๐ A Curriculum Vitae
โ๏ธ A Cover Letter of a maximum of one A4 page
Two Points Your Cover Letter Must Address
The cover letter should specifically address the following points:
๐งฉ Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to your knowledge
๐ก Demonstrate, through past examples, your ability to work on your own initiative and to resolve problems
Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.
How to Apply
๐ฅ๏ธ Apply through Trinity's online recruitment system and attach your CV and one-page cover letter
โฐ Any applications still in progress at the closing time on the closing date are cancelled automatically by the system, so complete your submission before 12:00 on 13 November 2026
๐ Read the Job Description provided with the vacancy before you apply
Who to Contact About the Post
๐ Informal enquiries: Lucinda Gavigan (email in the Link section below)
๐ฌ Application queries: the Recruitment Partner by email (address in the Link section below), with the Competition ID number in the subject heading
Trinity's Values in Action
Trinity says values matter and are key to the success of its Strategic Plan. Its behavioural values are centred on the importance of belonging:
๐ซถ Respecting and caring for one another so the university can thrive
๐คฒ Achieving more through working together
โ Taking responsibility for actions and being accountable
โจ Never stopping imagining
๐ฑ Being nature positive, connecting with the environment and with ambitions for a sustainable future
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Trinity
Trinity states that it is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all individuals, including:
โฟ People with disabilities
๐ค๏ธ People who have followed non-traditional career paths
๐ฐ๏ธ People who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities
๐ International applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war
Gender Equality and WorkโLife Balance
๐ Trinity is an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion
๐ฅ The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising its ongoing work to advance gender equality within Trinity and across the higher education sector
๐ก Trinity is committed to supporting workโlife balance and creating a family-friendly working environment
Documents Provided With the Vacancy
๐ Job Description 039556.pdf
๐ Information for Applicants.pdf
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Executive Officer post at Trinity Business School?
The post is on the Executive Officer Merged Salary Scale of โฌ34,363 - โฌ52,754 per annum. The appointment is made at a point on the scale in line with current Government pay policy.
Is the Executive Officer position permanent or temporary?
It is a Permanent Contract. The hours of the post are 35 hours per week.
Who does the Executive Officer report to?
The successful candidate reports to the TBS Operations Manager and works with the Operations Team, colleagues across Trinity Business School, College offices and external stakeholders.
What documents do I need to apply?
You need a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter of a maximum of one A4 page. The cover letter must address your relevant experience and your ability to work on your own initiative and resolve problems.
What happens if my cover letter does not cover the required points?
Applicants who do not address the two stated requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.
When is the closing time for applications?
Applications close on 13 November 2026 at 12:00. Applications still in progress at that time are cancelled automatically by the system.
Who can I contact with questions about the role?
Informal enquiries go to Lucinda Gavigan. Application queries go to the Recruitment Partner by email, with the Competition ID number in the subject heading; both addresses are in the Link section below.
Can international applicants apply?
Yes. Trinity states that it welcomes international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war, as well as applicants from non-traditional career paths.
Deadline
โณ 13 November 2026
Link
Apply online: https://my.corehr.com/pls/trrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=039556
Application queries: recruit@tcd.ie
Informal enquiries: gaviganl@tcd.ie
