Contract: Full-time with 6 months’ probation, 5-day week position

Remuneration: The salary band for this role starts at €40,000.

Place of work: This role will be primarily based onsite full-time (unless Government guidelines state otherwise).

Location: TU Dublin Students Union operates on the following locations: Blanchardstown Campus, Aungier Street, Bolton Street, Grangegorman and Tallaght Campus.

Reports to: General Manager

Other benefits: Flexible working, Employers PRSA contribution, EAP.

About TU Dublin Students' Union

The Technological University of Dublin Students’ Union (TU Dublin SU) is a Constitutional Body that represents the interests of the students of TU Dublin. It is student owned, student led, student accountable and officially recognized by the Governing Body of TU Dublin as the autonomous voice of the students of the university. Its mission is to support student life by providing a range of student services including events and campaigns, providing advice & advocacy and representation in the defence of students’ rights in academic, social, and personal matters and is independent of TU Dublin.

The TU Dublin Students’ Union has two structures, one of which is a democratic political structure, the Student Council; this establishes policy for the Union and to which all Elected Officers are accountable.

The Constitution of TU Dublin SU has also established TU Dublin SU CLG, a company owned by students which manages the financial, commercial and human resource assets of the Students’ Union. It is constitutionally authorized to enter into contractual arrangements for and on behalf of the Students’ Union. The Board of Directors of this company is made up of a majority of students, with a minority of external Directors, bringing specific expertise to the Board’s deliberations.

This role is core to the work of the Students’ Union and has been developed as part of our sustainable staffing structure to ensure focussed and high-quality service provision for all our student members into the future.

About the role:

The Welfare, Equality & Advice Lead role is focused on the delivery of welfare, equality, and Advice services for students. The jobholder leads the Student Advisor Team and actively supports elected Officers in the development and delivery of policy initiatives and campaigns within their brief that will have a positive impact on the experiences of all student members.

This role also works closely in supporting and collaborating with the General Manager, the Academic Affairs & Representation Lead, the Vice-President for Welfare & Equality and other relevant elected Officers and staff members.

Principal Functions:

• Lead contributor on student welfare and equality issues and policy development to ensure that the elected Officers can develop policy initiatives and deliver successful information and awareness campaigns and services within the brief
• Line management of the Student Advisor Team and the Advice service to ensure that the team continues to deliver high quality services for students and that the student experience at TU Dublin is enhanced and positive in respect of welfare, equality, and other issues that they face.
• Developing collaborative and productive working relationships with key stakeholders including the Vice-President for Welfare & Equality and other Officers, the Board of Directors, and key contacts within the University.
• Assist the General Manager in the development, implementation and review of Board strategies and priorities as set out in the Workplan.How to apply

If you feel you are ready for this role and would like to apply, please submit your CV and completed job application form (attached below) to - recruitment@tudublinsu.ie

Closing date: Friday 19th July 2024 by 10 am

Interview details

Late applications will not be reviewed. Interviews will be taken in person on Friday 26th July 2024 in City Campus. Further details will be given to those candidates who are shortlisted for interview. If in-person interviews are not possible at the time the candidate will be offered other virtual options where possible. Canvassing is strictly prohibited.

Due to limited resources, feedback will only be given to candidates who have been shortlisted for interview.

TU Dublin SU CLG is an equal opportunities employer.