About the role:
Reporting directly to the Provost, the Secretary will work in partnership with Trinity’s senior leadership team ensuring that Trinity’s governance continues to be effective in delivering on its vision, mission, and strategy. The Secretary will be responsible for a diverse range of College activities, including the provision of secretariat services and professional advice to the board and the University Council. The Secretary’s Office is a central administrative office which supports the College and its community across a wide range of activities from communication, to legal and governance. The core mission of the Secretary’s Office is to fulfil the statutory and legal obligations.
As Secretary to the College and Director of Governance you will:
Be accountable for developing and managing the governance framework within the University
Act a key steward of the College Statutes and Regulations of the University
Lead on all Policy and Regulatory matters within the University
Role model Trinity’s Values and participate fully in the development, execution, and monitoring of the University’s strategy
To be successful in this role you will need:
Third-level degree with a minimum of 7 years leading corporate/company secretarial and governance matters in a public or private sector environment
A deep understanding of best practice in corporate governance in line with public sector values and their applicability
The ability to operate successfully at the most senior levels
Proven ability to develop productive working relationships, demonstrating trust and confidence with a variety of partners such as representative bodies and government agencies
Professional or legal qualification or relevant post-graduate qualification (desirable)
Salary:
This appointment will be made on the Senior Administrative 1 Salary Scale (€129,707 – €163,964 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.
How to apply:
Applicants are expected to submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Personal Statement of how their experience aligns to the role profile (no more than two pages). If you are interested in this position, please visit TCD online jobs portal to view the full job advert and specification which outlines the application procedures. Informal and confidential enquires should be addressed to the Deputy Director of Human Resources, Eimear Reilly at Eimear.Reilly@tcd.ie
At Trinity, they 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. They also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war. Trinity is ranked third in the world for gender equality (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020) and they hold an Athena SWAN Bronze award, recognising their 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.
Closing date for applications is 3 April 2023 at 12:00 noon.