Race Equality Action Plan Project Officer

Closing Date :

27-Oct-2026 12:00

Contact Email :

[email protected]

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The Race Equality Action Plan Project Officer will support and coordinate the implementation of the Trinity Race Equality Action Plan (2023-28) (REAP) in collaboration with the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Office and the University REAP Implementation Oversight Group (UREAP IOG). This role is based in the EDI Office at Trinity College Dublin.

The REAP details the key initiatives related to this work, which is is connected to the University Athena Swan Action Plan and the Higher Education Authority Anti-Racism Principles.

This role will serve an important function in promoting race equality and fostering an inclusive, anti-racist culture at Trinity. Working closely with colleagues, students, and external partners the role will support anti-racism and related EDI initiatives, including organising and delivering tailored training, resources, and awareness initiatives to tight timelines.

In addition, the role will provide essential administrative and project support to ensure race equality and EDI Office activities are impactful, timely, coordinated to a high standard, and aligned with Trinity’s strategic plan, values, and goals.

Post Status: Fixed Term

This appointment is offered for a fixed period, terminating on 30th September 2027 to support and coordinate the implementation of the Trinity Race Equality Action Plan (2023-2028) (REAP) in collaboration with the Trinity Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Office (EDI) and the University REAP Implementation Oversight Group (UREAP-IOG).This role is not offered on a permanent basis, as it is required for a defined period to support the implementation of REAP, including the coordination, delivery and monitoring of key actions and initiatives under the Plan. The requirement for the role beyond the contract end-date will be subject to review, having regard to the remaining implementation requirements of REAP, associated resourcing requirements and the availability of funding

Hours of Post: 35 hours per week

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Administrative Officer 2 (€60,185 - €70,718 per annum) and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines.” https://www.tcd.ie/hr/employee-services/pay-scales/

How to Apply: 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 skills relevant to this role and how they obtained their knowledge in their application.
• Applicants should illustrate, through specific past example(s), their ability to work on their own initiative, to coordinate projects to a required timeline and standard of work, and to resolve problems.
• Applicant should communicate their ability to engage effectively with the focus of the role, in particular EDI and race equality themes.

Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 27th October 2026 Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal http://jobs.tcd.ie Applications must be made by the date and time specified. Please allow enough time to make your application. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system Late Applications will not be accepted.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Mr Joel McKeever, Equality Officer, at [email protected].

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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 who 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.