Reporting To: Gallery Production Manager
Location: St Stephen's Green
School (or department): Research and Innovation
Contract type/duration: Fixed Term, Full Time (3 years)
Closing date for applications:17th August 2025
RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University Rankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks fifth in the world for "Good Health and Well-being" in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2024. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. Our values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship and Innovation continue to unite and direct our purpose.
Innovating for a Healthier Future is RCSI's new five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals – with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being. More details about RCSI can be found at ; in particular.
RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the "Race Equality Action Plan " at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent.
About the post:
RCSI's new public health gallery is a flagship public engagement facility located in 118 St Stephen's Green, a striking new building which writes the latest chapter of our historic story in the heart of Dublin. Due for completion in late 2025, 118 St Stephen's Green is an 8-storey €95 million project that will transform and enrich students' learning experience and provide vital infrastructure for our pioneering health-sciences research and innovation. In the entrance foyer of the building, with views onto St Stephen's Green, the gallery is RCSI's first purpose-built public space, welcoming people in to join a shared culture of learning, innovation and creativity. Through a rolling programme of exhibitions, events and online activities, the gallery will be a place for everyone to join conversations about living longer, healthier and happier lives.
Exhibitions Officer
As Exhibitions Officer, you will play a crucial role in a small team, developing exhibitions and events that appeal to a variety of audiences. You will have a particular focus on researching and developing content which reflects the latest understanding in contemporary health sciences and medicine, informed by RSCI research.
Job Responsibilities
§ Researching content for exhibitions and events focused on contemporary health sciences and medicine
§ Identifying exhibition display assets (e.g. objects, imagery, AV, artworks) and arranging loans and licensing of these
§ With the guidance of the Gallery Director and Gallery Production Manager, creating interpretation plans and scripts for exhibitions
§ With the guidance of the Gallery Digital Content Producer, creating briefs and scripts for digital exhibits and online content
§ Ensuring that the content of exhibitions and events is appropriate and appealing for target audiences
§ Facilitating events and workshops
§ Contributing to evaluation (formative and summative) of exhibitions and events
§ Liaising with experts in RCSI and beyond
§ Liaising with representatives of patient and public groups
§ Under the guidance of the Gallery Production manager, support the installation and de-installation of exhibitions and events
§ Acting as an ambassador for the Gallery and Public Engagement activities in RCSI and externally.
§ Undertaking other appropriate duties as assigned by the Gallery Director or nominee
§ Complying with statutory legislation and gallery rules and requirements in furtherance of your own and general staff and student welfare and safety
§ Undergoing programmes of training and development as may be required
§ Representing the best interests of the Gallery/RCSI at all times
Knowledge & Experience – (Essential):
§ A qualification, or equivalent experience, in a relevant field; for example, health communication, science communication, education, journalism, museum studies, STEM disciplines
§ A demonstrable interest in science and medicine
§ Experience of communicating complex ideas and technical content for general audiences
§ Excellent written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to distil large volumes of information into clear, concise messages
§ Excellent research, fact-checking and documentation skills
§ Experience of working collaboratively with others to develop and deliver projects, activities or events
§ An appreciation of the public engagement with research agenda in contemporary health sciences and medicine
Desirable Skills
§ Experience of working in cultural organisations or visitor attractions, preferably with a focus on STEM or public engagement with STEM
§ Experience of developing content for exhibitions
§ Knowledge and understanding of good practice in creating accessible and inclusive experiences in line with Universal Design and EDI principles
This role will occasionally require out-of-hours and weekend work.
This job description is an outline of the duties for the role. Details may change over time once the gallery has opened to the public and we assess ongoing operational and programming plans to best serve our audiences.
The role is based at RCSI at St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. We operate a hybrid working policy but please note that during certain periods, for example exhibition install and decant, full-time attendance onsite is likely to be required.
Travel within Ireland and internationally may be required as necessary.
We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application — we'd love to hear from you.
Application Process
Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal on the closing date with your CV and cover letter.
Informal Enquiries:
Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Rebecca O'Brien, Human Resources Department (email: ). All applications for this post must be made through the career's webpage Rebecca can arrange for relevant queries about the role to be addressed by the hiring manager. Please note we do not accept CVs directly.
Employee Benefits
At RCSI, we help care for our people so they can focus on our mission to Educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health. RCSI truly goes above and beyond to support its employees, ensuring they have everything they need to thrive both personally and professionally. Here's a glimpse of the fantastic benefit available:
Health and Wellbeing:
* Our Inspire Programme promotes the importance of taking care of both our general health and mental health. Inspire manages the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offered through SpectrumLife. Past events held by Inspire have included, workshops on mindfulness practices, yoga, nutritional advice, financial advice on mortgages, pensions & health insurance from leading experts, fitness challenges, baking competitions, weight loss programmes, annual flu vaccination campaign and many more.
* You can also enjoy access to an onsite gym for just €10 per month.
Work –Life Balance:
* Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial for fostering employee well-being, productivity, and overall satisfaction. At RCSI, we offer flexible working arrangements, study leave, and career breaks. In addition to 20 days of annual leave, employees receive an extra 6.5 days of university privilege days, which occur annually around the Christmas and Easter breaks.
Family Benefits:
* RCSI offers enhanced family leave to our working parents with fully paid Maternity, Adoptive, Paternity and Surrogacy Leave. We also offer the first two weeks of Parents leave fully paid for, as well as the option to take Parental Leave until your child is 18 years old. We provide access to Platform 55, a new Parents Platform to support staff before, during, and after becoming a parent. We also offer flexible working, discounted Giraffe crèche services of up to 20% and a Parents and Carers' Network.
Financial Security:
* Benefit from automatic enrolment in a pension scheme with Willis Towers Watson with the employer contributions increasing with your length of service, Death in Service of up to 4 times your salary, long-term illness and disability income replacement, and free advice on health, motor, and home insurance.
Discounted Services:
* Avail of discounted GP services, Taxsaver commuter tickets, the BiketoWork scheme, free eye tests at the National Optometry Centre, and discounted parking at St. Stephen's Green/RCSI car park.
Recognition:
* At RCSI, we value and recognise the contributions of our staff through various awards and events, such as Long Service recognition, the Vice Chancellor Staff Awards, and through Research Day.
Professional Growth:
* RCSI's Staff Learning and Development is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities and support to help them reach their full potential and thrive at work. Offerings include a comprehensive programme of staff training, management and leadership development, mentoring, coaching and funding support for further study.
Staff Networks:
* Additionally, we support a range of staff networks, including the Women's Network, Postdoctoral Staff Network, Parents & Carers' Network, Project Manager's Network, LGBTI+ Network, Age Friendly Network etc. These networks help RCSI to foster a sense of community and inclusivity.
Sports and Social Club:
* Engage in a variety of activities such as Yoga, Pilates and a variety of different Fitness classes. Enjoy social evenings, Book Clubs, Summer BBQs and one-off events like the Taste of Dublin, Bloom, Dublin Horse Show and Dublin Zoo. We also have a variety of discount tickets for shows and events through the year.