Communication and Engagement Manager, IdeasLab, Grade 5, 0.5 FTE, SPC

Applications are invited for an appointment as Communications and Engagement Manager, Grade 5, part time 0.5 FTE in IdeasLab at University of Galway.
This post is being offered as a specific purpose contract and will terminate by reason of the expiry of its specific purpose. It is anticipated that the duration of this assignment will be circa 12 months.
Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: Strategy | Straitéis 2020-2025 - University of Galway
For informal enquiries, please contact Jenny Mullery(jenny.mullery@univerityofgalway.ie)
Salary: €61,632 - €83,555 (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011) and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the QA321 University’s Remuneration & Payroll Policy.
This appointment will be made on the Grade 5 pay scale in line with current Government pay policy.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on Thursday, 14th August 2025. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
Garda vetting may apply.
Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. Further details are available at www.dbei.ie
For more information and Application Form please see Jobs - University of Galway. Applications should be submitted online. Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie)
Please note that appointments to posts advertised will be dependent upon university approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.
University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.
Application Instructions
If you are an existing University of Galway employee, please use the University of Galway Core Portal to apply for this post. The following is a link to the Core Portal http://ess.universityofgalway.ie. Core Portal user guides can be found at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/human-resources/employeeselfservice/. Please ensure that you read the attached guide prior to applying for this post and allow sufficient time to make your online submission in advance of closing date. Please note that closing dates/times cannot be extended for user error.
Unfortunately, late applications cannot be accepted.
Agency staff who have three months continuous service with the University can apply for internal vacancies. Further information on CORE portal can be found here CorePortal User Guide - University of Galway.
Employment permit restrictions apply for this category of post.
The completed application document must be submitted online to reach the Human Resources Office no later than Thursday, 14th of August 2025.