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Post Summary- The TBS Careers Consultant will be responsible for leading on the provision of specialist careers education, information and guidance to domestic and international postgraduate students and alumni, including working professionals, to enable them to realise their career potential and equip them with the skills to succeed in the workplace of the future.
The Careers Consultant will lead the development and implementation of strategically important plans and programmes related to careers and student employability, and the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of related services, activities, and initiatives such as career guidance, employer engagement, and alumni relations. They will build and nurture productive working and professional relationships with internal (i.e., students, graduates, academics, professional areas) and external (graduate employers, public and private industry partners, not-for-profits, and government and professional bodies) stakeholders to advance careers and employability and enhance students' and alumni career opportunities. They will use their specialist expertise and knowledge in careers, graduate employability, labour market trends, and future skills needs to inform and influence the direction of relevant strategies, policies, and programmes.
Post status: Permanent
Hours of Post: 35 hours per week
Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 2 (€58,999- €69,325 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. Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Ruth O'Leary, Postgraduate Career Development & Alumni Manager
Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at 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 Ireland's 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.