Contracts Executive Officer

About Trinity: Trinity is Irelands leading university and is ranked 81st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Post Summary: The Contracts Executive Officer will join the RC&C Office and will review and negotiate contractual documentation covering all funders, on behalf of college in order to minimise any potential exposure and/or liability to College and Principal Investigators and to also ensure internal College policies are adhered to and College / Schools / Principal Investigators are in a position to comply with same. The Contracts Executive Officer will also assist the I&I and SFI/CRI Project Managers in the implementation of key projects. RC&C is a unit within TI&E which oversees, manages, and negotiates legal contracts and provides associated support for academics in college. It consists of two teams Irish & International (I&I), Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) & European Institute of Technology (Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs). RC&C has a total of 17 legal and administrative staff. The Contracts Executive Officer will join the RC&C Office and will work closely with PIs to include other areas in college responsible for applications and post award administration. The Contracts Executive Officer will ensure contracts are negotiated and administered in an efficient and professional manner. They will liaise together with other College service providers (e.g., FSD, Estates and Facilities, Human Resources etc.) to ensure that PIs are aware of the relevant offices to be contacted and procedures to be followed in relation to contractual terms and conditions e.g.,insurance and ethical issues. The role will report into the I&I Project Manager. Post status:Permanent. Hours of Post: 35 hours per week. Salary: This appointment will be made on the Executive Officer Merged Salary Scale (€31,377 - €49,207 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. 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. Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Portal. Applications must be made by the date and time specified. Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Maiara de Lima at E: Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E: 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. Trinity College Dublin is Irelands premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.