Applications are invited for a Permanent post of Director of Strategy and Planning within UCD Vice-President for Strategy and External Engagement.University College Dublin (UCD) is seeking a Director of Strategy and Planning to provide strategic leadership and direction to the strategic planning function of the university. Reporting to the VP for Strategy and External Engagement, the successful candidate will be a key member of the extended leadership team, responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of the university's strategic vision. This role is central to embedding a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement across the institution.95 Snr Administrative Ii\ Salary Scale: €110,024 - €147,066 Per AnnumAppointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelinesClosing date: The closing date for applications will be 12 noon Irish time on Friday, 6th February 2026.Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.Further information, including details of how to apply, can be downloaded at quoting reference 8195.Applications should consist of a full curriculum vitae, detailing academic and professional qualifications and experience, full employment history and relevant achievements. CVs should be accompanied by a covering letter describing briefly how candidates meet the criteria outlined in the person specification, why the appointment is of interest and what they believe they can bring to the role.Tugtar cuireadh d'iarratais ar post buan Stiúrthóir Straitéise agus Pleanála de Pleanáil Straitéiseach & Comhpháirtíochtaí UCDCuirtear fáilte roimh iarratais don phost mar Stiúrthóir Straitéise agus Pleanála chun ceannaireacht agus treoir straitéiseach a sholáthar do fheidhm phleanála straitéisí na hollscoile. Agus iad tuairisciú don Leas-Uachtarán um Straitéis agus Rannpháirtíocht Sheachtrach, beidh an ceapaí ina bhall lárnach den fhoireann cheannaireachta, atá freagrach as fís straitéiseach na hollscoile a fhorbairt, a chur i bhfeidhm, agus monatóireacht a dhéanamh air. Tá an ról seo lárnach chun cultúr cinnteoireachta atá bunaithe ar shonraí agus feabhsúcháin leanúnaigh a chur i bhfeidhm ar fud na hinstitiúide.95 Scála Tuarastail Oifigeach Riaracháin Sin Ii\ : €110,024 - €147,066 in aghaidh na blianaDéanfar an ceapachán ar scála agus de réir threoirlínte na Roinne AirgeadaisDáta dúnta: 12:00 uair (am áitiúil na hÉireann) ar 06/02/2026.Is féidir tuilleadh eolais, lena n-áirítear sonraí faoi conas iarratas a dhéanamh, a íoslódáil ag agus tagairt 8195 á lua.