Global Development Executive, Global Galway, Grade 4, 1 FTE, SPC 011369

Applications are invited for an appointment as Global Development Executive, Global Galway, Grade 4, 1 FTE, SPC 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 11 months. 

A university renowned for its teaching and research, with a prestigious history, we rank among the top 2% of Universities in the World. Our campuses and research centres are located across the Western seaboard of Ireland in a region rich with culture and traditions. 

We already attract talented students and staff from around the world, but we want to increase our impact and reach. We aspire to be a global university that creates opportunities where everyone can thrive through a shared responsibility for our future and leave a mark on the global stage. 

The Global Development Executives will work with the Global Development Managers in delivering University of Galway’s student recruitment strategy as part of the Global Recruitment team. Working closely with marketing colleagues and with the global teams within each College, you will play a critical role in the development and implementation of our global recruitment strategy in our key markets.  Role holders are also expected to support recruitment in other regions according to business needs.

We are looking for people with a real passion for the international recruitment, able to adapt to an ever-changing landscape, and who relish to the opportunity to travel internationally on a regular basis.  We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience in working in the following regions at this time:

 the USA, including Study Abroad recruitment; 

the Middle East including sponsor including Sponsor engagement;

South Asia, East Asia, South East Asia

Additional information on the International Office is available at: http://www.UniversityofGalway.ie/international-students/ 

Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at:  Strategy | Straitéis 2025-30 - University of Galway 

For informal enquiries, please contact please contact one of our Global Development Managers: 

• Caio Muller  caio.muller@UniversityofGalway.ie     
• Trista Huang trista.huang@UniversityofGalway.ie
• Johanna Walsh Johanna.walsh@universityofGalway.ie 

Salary: €54,043 - €69,801 per annum pro rata for part time/short term roles (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 4 pay scale in line with current Government pay policy.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on Thursday, 30th of October 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 appointment 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.