Department: Office of Director of Estates
Vacancy ID: 041723
Closing Date: 08-Jun-2026
We are seeking a Senior Administrative IV grade Full‑Time Hospitality Manager to work in the Estates team, with responsibility for the operation of the commercial estate comprising the student accommodation (currently 1 262 beds), conference business and summer business. The role is to oversee the student accommodation and to utilise the wider university assets when they are not in use for academic purposes and to generate a return for the university through hosting appropriate events and conferences.
This would traditionally be a combination of student accommodation during term time, international students’ accommodation throughout the full year, events throughout the year, larger conferences at weekends and during the summer months, summer business such as language schools and summer schools that would utilise accommodation, catering and class halls. These activities generate commercial income of approximately €10 m.
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage 365‑day property operations, including facilities, maintenance and the summer‑to‑term‑time transition from commercial short‑stays to student term‑time residencies.
Maintain the quality of both student and visitor experience across student accommodation and MU Events.
Provide leadership and management of Student Accommodation and MU Events, focusing on value for money and good customer service.
Develop MU Events and synergise with the Accommodation Office; manage both the Residence Office and MU Events teams.
Report routinely to university management and the Higher Education Authority.
Support Maynooth University and campus partners, including St. Patricks College Maynooth’s Village Apartments (240 beds).
Qualifications
Senior Administrative IV experience or equivalent; a strong strategic foresight, financial acumen and operational and people‑focused leadership.
Working understanding of student accommodation and event management environments.
Experience managing commercial operations and venue utilisation to produce commercial income.
SalarySenior Administrative IV (2026): €70,734 – €112,314 (7 points)Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.
Closing Date
23:30 hrs (local Irish time) on Monday, 8th of June 2026.
Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer
The position is subject to the Statutes of the University
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